Very solid and effecient. An excellent four season performer. Aside from the speed, it does not feel much different than Audis I have driven. It is not nearly as beautiful as an Audi, but it cost far less. It was also built in a Zero Land Fill Factory, is most recyclable, and a PZEV (partial zero emmission vehicle, which I do not understand because zero has no parts?) making it a greener choice than any hybrid.

This car is by far the best car we owned. Great handling in the winter (snow and rain) and ample space in the second row for kids. Super reliable and great re-sale value. If you are looking for a first time family car - search no more.

If you want a dependable car, great mileage, versatility, fantastic on ice, rain, snow, and with the highest safety rating available, you will have a hard time finding a better deal than an Outback. The Outback also has one of the highest resale values on the market. We started to buy a one-year Outback with 15,000 miles on it, but got a NEW 2010 with ZERO miles for $800 more! That's LESS than 4%! I challenge ANYONE to find a vehicle that retains NINETY-SIX percent of its value after one year.

I bought the 4 cylinder for the gas mileage. Over the 1st 1200 miles of mostly city driving it averaged 27.3 MPG. The CVT transmission is a little odd at first and seems underpowered when you are used to the kick down to a lower gear. With the paddle shifters the accelleration is good.The rack for 2010 is poor for kayaks and won't accept aftermarket bars or accessories. The Subaru kayak carriers are just rebranded Yakima with different clamps. The car is a blast to drive off road. I have had it in the mud and traction was exceptional. Should be excellent in snow. Build quality is good. Very tight. Styling is beautiful in & out. Suggest the upgraded radio. Stock is just adequate.