New 2016, 2017 Subaru Outback 175 hp 2.5 liter or 3.6 liter 256 hp, New Generation Subaru Outback The suspension on the Limited trim of the 2016 Subaru Outback has been retuned for improved ride quality, and the steering has been revised for better feel. An updated version of Subaru’s Starlink infotainment system has been included now includes functions such as SOS emergency assistance, automatic collision notification, and vehicle diagnostics. Lane keeping assist has been added to the EyeSight suite of safety and driver’s assistance features while blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert are now standard on the Limited trims. New 2016, 2017 Subaru Outback 175 hp 2.5 liter or 3.6 liter 256 hp, New Generation Subaru Outback Vehicle Summary The 2016 Subaru Outback is an all-wheel-drive, two-row crossover that’s essentially a raised wagon while the steering calibration has been tuned for better feel in all models. New 2016, 2017 Subaru Outback 175 hp 2.5 liter or 3.6 liter 256 hp, New Generation Subaru Outback Overview Two engines are available in the 2016 Outback, a 175-hp 2.5-liter flat-four with 174 lb-ft of torque and a 3.6-liter flat-six making 256 hp and 247 lb-ft. Both engines are paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Fuel economy is impressive with the four-cylinder engine at 25/33 mpg city/highway while the more power flat-six is rated lower at 20/27 mpg. New 2016, 2017 Subaru Outback 175 hp 2.5 liter or 3.6 liter 256 hp, New Generation Subaru Outback Since it’s essentially a raised wagon, the Outback has a roomy interior for five adult passengers and 35.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the split-folding rear seats and a whopping 73.3 cubic feet when the second row is not in use. New 2016, 2017 Subaru Outback 175 hp 2.5 liter or 3.6 liter 256 hp, New Generation Subaru Outback Safety Standard safety features include dual front, front-side, and side curtain airbags. Seat cushion airbags for the driver and front passenger are also standard on the Legacy. In the Premium trim, the EyeSight suite of safety features becomes available and bundles together lane departure warning, automatic forward emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot warning, and adaptive cruise control.