2017 Subaru Outback Premium
In general I like the way the vehicle handles; but if I had to do it over again I would have gotten the Forester model as I struggle with the overly dark windows in the Outback and there are LOTS of blind spots for me with all the window frames and headrests. I am old school in that I was taught to look back and over my shoulders before backing up so using the review camera is really not a security overall as the model that I have does not have the eyesight assist package, which I believe is now on all Outback and Forester models. Also, the 2017 has the 'tunnel' cups for the Odometer dials and it is really not necessary and makes the dash seem congested. Again, I am aware that Subaru has done away with this and brought back the basic flat dash odometer but I cannot afford to go buy a newer model. Because they have 'fixed' the eyesight assist as now standard and brought back the flat dash for the newer models my lasting complaint is the over dark windows where those of us with night visions issues struggle to see out, especially during stormy weather where there is rain or snow against the windows, and with an all black interior it is visually impairing to see either inside the vehicle or outside thru the dark windows. I would not purchase an Outback again if I had opportunity to do so for these reasons. Oh, and the digital control panel on the 2017 Outback is just wrong. With all the push for not taking your eyes off the road, the way it is layed out has all the pertinent information at the bottom under the screen like the time and temperature and controls so you are forced to look away and down to read them; the newer models it appears they have corrected this, at least in the Forester.
My sister has the Forester Sport (2019) and after having ridden with her both during the day and at night, it is definitely the better design between the two styles, hands down. If I was in a position to do so, I would trade in a heart beat.
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