The Subaru Outback ranks high in the mid-size station wagon segment. It scores low though in fuel economy. With its AWD system, it is a good alternative to an SUV. This 5-passenger, 4-door wagon is SUV-like with a higher ride and ruggedness functionality and appeal on and off the road. The interiors have been given consideration including nine nicely-sounding speakers. The price tag, however, is a little too high in its category.

The 2009 Outback is available in 2.5i, 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5XT Limited, and 3.0R Limited. The base engine is a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder 16-valve, SOHC generating 170 horsepower at 6,000 RPM. An intercooled turbocharged version churns out 243 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and DOHC. The biggest one is found on the 3.0R, a 3-liter, 6-cylinder, 24-valve, DOHC that gives 245 horsepower at 6,600 RPM. All the Outbacks have the Subaru Boxer engine with I-active variable valve lift system (AVLS) and electronic throttle control (ETC) giving it ample pulling power.

Base MSRP for New Subaru Outback: $23,195
Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru Outback: $1,200-$22,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru Outback: 22 City/29 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, Sport, Limited
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The high-end 3.0R gets an active valve control system (AVCS) variable valve timing. The ride is smooth enough and comparable to Subie sedans. It has front MacPherson struts suspension with lower L-arms and rear multi-link suspension system with anti-squat. The brakes deliver smooth stopping power. It is fitted with 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).

The manual and automatic transmissions are not very smooth, however. The Outback is furnished with 5-speed manual and 4-speed Sportshift automatic. The 2.5 XT and 3.0R both get a Sportshift 5-speed automatic. The 2.5XT and 3.0R is equipped with the very convenient SI-Drive system performance tuner that sets fuel efficiency and better drive responsiveness.

Subaru Outback Review

At its debut in 1989 at the Tokyo Auto Show, Subaru SVX was a concept car. Giorgetto Giugiaro, an Italian automotive designer, made the design of this car. From the sleek bodywork and the incorporation of various design, the ItalDesign designer made this for Fuji heavy Industries, Subaru’s parent company.

Subaru then decided to release the concept car and have it made with the Giurgiaro’s design while maintaining their signature design, the windows. This design of the widow is what Subaru calls an aircraft-inspired glass-to-glass canopy. The design is basically a window within a window.

Subaru SVX was released in the United States in 1991 and in Japan by September of the same year. SVX was named Alcyone SVX inside Japan but the Alcyone was dropped when it was marketed outside Japan. This car was the replacement for the Alcyone XT and Alcyone XT6. This car was also Fuji Heavy Industries’ first attempt to make a car with comfort and performance as its main feature.

Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru SVX: $3,000-$7,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru SVX: 15 City/22 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, LS, SVX
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Subaru SVX Review

This Subaru car was released in 2006 in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. By 2007, it was released in Germany. However, this car was not made available in Japan because Japan has a similar model for this, the Subaru Exiga. Due to this, the Tribeca is the only 2000-released car that is in the North American Subaru vehicle line-up.

The Subaru Tribeca was named after the New York City’s TriBeCa neighborhood. This is a front engine / four-wheel drive car with 3.0 L EZ30 H6 engine (for car released in 2005 to 2007) and 3.6 L EZ36 H6 engine (for cars released from 2008 up to the present). The engines can produce 250 hp and 256 hp respectively.

This has two trim level being offered to the market. There is the standard Tribeca and the Limited Tribeca. The Limited car has some few additions like the moonroof and a premium audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer. This car also has 6 airbags installed.

Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru Tribeca: $9,000-$25,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru Tribeca: 16 City/21 Hwy
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Subaru Tribeca Review

WRX is the Subaru’s all-wheel drive car that turbocharged their previous model, Impreza. It was introduced in 1992 in Japan. Australia, New Zealand and Europe soon followed suit. In comparison to the basic Impreza, WRX has larger brakes, higher-quality suspension components and wider low-profile tires.

Subaru has released three generations of the WRX and their most recent release, third generation, which uses a shorter Legacy platform. The 2008 model uses a 2.5L H4 EJ25 engine capable or producing 336 hp. Its front suspension is MacPherson strut setup and the rear is double wishbone suspension.

Base MSRP for New Subaru WRX: $25,495
Estimated Price Range for Used Subaru WRX: $20,000-$40,000
Estimated MPG for Subaru WRX: 19 City/25 Hwy
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This car sports 17 x 17-inch alloy wheels and has a wheelbase of 103.1 inches. ABS (anti-lock braking system) is present in this model with the EBD (electronic brake-force distribution) and brake assist. An optional feature will be the GPS navigation system. Its premium package has ten-speaker system with a 6-disc changers mounted on the dashboard. The audio system also has an auxiliary jack for multimedia devices. Subaru received a lot of criticism in the 2008 model so they made a few more additions on the 2009 model. The engine gained 41 hp more and is able to accelerate (0-60) in 5.4 seconds.

Subaru WRX Review

The Land Rover Defender lives up to its name as the guardian of the road be it off-road or city driving. It is a huge vehicle for a starting family but as the members grow in number and age, the Land Rover Defender will not budge or halt in providing the hest form of safety and durability.

The vehicle that was designed to last no matter what kind climate it works with a 3.9L V8 5-speed manual transmission. Of course the ferocious looking vehicle is a 4WD and uses diesel as fuel, emissions were a little annoying although the new versions of the Land Rover Defender minimized it.

Built to defend but not comfort, this rough road creation can traverse even the most challenging terrains but be prepared for the rough ride too. The Defender’s last tune-up gave it a 4.0L V8 with a 182 hp and 233 lb/ft torque.

Est. Price Range for Used Land Rover Defender: $12,500-$49,000
Est. MPG for Land Rover Defender: 19 City/27 Hwy
Available Trims: Base, 90
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Land Rover Defender Review