Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2009/2010 Outback | Page 7

WHAT’S NEW? While maintaining all the performance, safety, versatility and Subaru value you know and love, the new 2010 Outback offers more than ever: MORE SPACE Head, hip, shoulder and rear legroom have all increased creating more space for every passenger. Cargo area is wider and taller boasting more volume than many SUVs. Door openings have also been enlarged to enhance the airy feeling, make getting in and out quicker, and installing/removing child seats easier. MORE COMFORT All-new fabrics, premium accents and reclining rear seats all contribute to its higher level of interior comfort. Plus a new subframe and suspension system reduce noise levels and vibration to create a more tranquil environment. MORE CONVENIENCE FEATURES BEST NEW SUV/CUV (UNDER $35,000) 2010 CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS Another crowd pleaser, the 2.5i Sport, adds a power moonroof, cargo tray, and a host of audio and communication features to keep you connected and thoroughly entertained. It also offers the choice of a sporty 6-speed manual transmission or Subaru’s slick new Lineartronic™ CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) featuring sporty steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. During highway driving, Outback models with the Lineartronic CVT can extract more than 1,000 km* from a single tank of fuel – an incredible figure for a full-time all-wheel-drive vehicle and one that meets or exceeds the standards set by many front-wheel-drive vehicles. The Lineartronic CVT is also designed to comply with future environmental regulations, so it represents a major step forward in terms of environmental performance and power delivery. New features like Bluetooth® mobile communication systems, a MediaHub for iPod® and USB integration or the innovative swing-in-place crossbar system provide another layer of convenience for your travels (long or short). Fuel efficiency has improved across the board. Models equipped with CVT can achieve over 1,000 km* per tank on the highway (uncommon in other SUVs). *It is possible to travel up to 1,014 km on one tank of fuel based on estimated fuel consumption figure rating posted by Natural Resources Canada of 6.9L/100 km (highway) for a 2010 Subaru Outback equipped with continuously variable automatic transmission and a 70L fuel tank capacity. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving conditions, driver habits and vehicle load. |7