Off-road testing the 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited. This is an SUV from Subaru, featuring a 2.5L H4 producing 175 HP, which I’ll be comparing to the Ford Edge, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sorento, and Nissan Murano. Starting with the drawbacks, the Outback was lacking in performance against the competition, though there is a 6 cylinder offered. What it lacked in performance, it made up for in practicality. The Subaru was significantly cheaper and more fuel efficient than the competition, was the lightest weight of the group, and offered plenty of cargo space. Depending on the trim, it can tow up to 3000 lbs.

Full Review:    • 2015 Subaru Outback - Review & Test D...  

This vehicle was tested as part of the 2015 Northwest Automotive Press Association’s Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year competition. The vehicle category and competing vehicles are below:

Compact Utility Vehicles:
2016 Honda HR-V -    • 2016 Honda HR-V - Off Road And Track ...  
2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk -    • 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4x4 - Of...  
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport -    • 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport - Off...  
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport -    • 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Off Roa...  
2016 Mazda CX-5 -    • 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Off Road And Track ...  

Family Utility Vehicles: (Released May 26)
2015 Ford Edge -    • 2015 Ford Edge Sport AWD - Off Road A...  
2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk -    • 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 - Of...  
2016 Kia Sorento -    • 2016 Kia Sorento - Off Road And Track...  
2015 Nissan Murano -    • 2015 Nissan Murano - Off Road And Tra...  
2015 Subaru Outback -    • 2015 Subaru Outback - Off Road And Tr...  

Premium Compact Utility Vehicles: (Released May 27)
2015 Buick Encore -    • 2015 Buick Encore AWD Premium - Off R...  
2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport -    • 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport - Off...  
2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport -    • 2015 Lexus NX200t F Sport - Off Road ...  
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 -    • 2015 Mercedes GLA250 4Matic - Off Roa...  
2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country -    • 2015 Volvo V60 Cross Country - Off Ro...  

Premium Utility Vehicles: (Released May 28)
2016 Acura MDX -    • 2016 Acura MDX SH AWD - Off Road And ...  
2015 BMW X5 M -    • 2015 BMW X5 M - Track Review & Test D...  
2015 BMW X6 M -    • 2015 BMW X6 M - Track Review & Test D...  
2015 Cadillac Escalade -    • 2015 Cadillac Escalade - Track Review...  
2015 Mercedes ML400 -    • 2015 Mercedes ML400 4Matic - Off Road...  
2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI -    • 2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport - O...  

Pickups: (Released May 29)
2015 Ford F-150 -    • 2015 Ford F-150 4x4 - Off Road And Tr...  
2015 GMC Canyon -    • 2015 GMC Canyon 4WD - Off Road And Tr...  
2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel -    • 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4x4 - Off Roa...  
2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro -    • 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro - Off Road...  

Extreme Capability Vehicles: (Released May 30)
2015 Ram Power Wagon -    • 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 - Off R...  
2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro -    • 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - Off Roa...  

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