The 2018 Subaru Outback is indeed a very practical station wagon with surprising, SUV-like ground clearance—8.7 inches, in fact. Many, including loyal customers, refer to their beloved Outback as an SUV or even a crossover. Regardless, whatever folks call it, this particular iteration will fulfill the needs of most people looking for a compact SUV—without a ridiculous price tag, yet it’s laden with tech and value.
In fact, in the time that I spent driving the V6-powered Outback through some pretty disgusting weather in Central Ontario in January, I was continually reminded that in some ways, the Outback was much like the late comedian, Rodney Dangerfield—it just can’t get the respect it deserves. Which is unfortunate since, on balance, this vehicle really has something for everyone—including loads of space, a simple, yet somewhat elegant interior and generally speaking, a pretty smooth ride.
