It’s hard to pick out a bad model year for the Subaru Outback. The first-gen Legacy Outback helped Subaru to bounce back from a major sales slump, the second generation established the wagon as its own nameplate, and the newest model, launched for 2026, might be the best-looking one yet, with its boxy angles and chunky body cladding. But the fourth-gen Outbacks, selling for the 2010-2014 model years, really brought the crossover into the modern age, with a potent flat-six engine and a decent range of trims.
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