2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Situated second from the top in the Outback 2.5i food chain, the 2009 Subaru 2.5i Limited offers a standard four-speed manual-auto transmission to go with the standard 170 hp, 169-lb-ft/torque 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine. This all-wheel-drive small crossover gets 20/26 mpg and can tow 2,700 pounds when properly equipped.

Additional standard appearance, comfort, and convenience features for the ’09 Outback 2.5i Limited, beyond those of the base 2.5i and 2.5i Special Edition, include a four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, leather upholstery, leather and alloy cabin trim, dual-zone climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob, a power sunroof – for both front and rear passengers, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, and a 440-watt Harman Kardon audio system featuring a 6-CD changer with MP3 capability. Options for the ’09 Outback 2.5i Limited are in line with all other 2.5i trims, with the addition of remote start, a voice-activated DVD navigation system, and front bumper underguard.

By Eric Tallberg