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Likes:

• Tough suspension is smooth-riding but ready for light off-roading
• Handles well
• Safety record
• Feature set can be basic or lavish

Dislikes:

• Base engine can be coarse
• Stark interior
• Road noise

Other Choices:

If you like the 2009 Subaru Outback, you might also consider the Volvo XC70, Audi A6 Avant, or Volkswagen Passat Wagon. Although a number of the more upscale compact SUVs might be a substitute for the 2009 Subaru Outback, all of the rugged wagon alternatives are somewhat pricier. The Passat wagon is a spacious and safe alternative; its 2.0T engine is both more fuel-efficient and more powerful than the Outback's standard engine. But the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is no longer available; the VR6 engine option is gone, too. The Volvo XC70 costs just a few thousand more than a fully loaded Outback, yet it has a much more refined, distinctive interior that also feels a bit roomier. The Volvo also excels in safety and safety features. The Audi Avant wagon model is another possibility that's about the same size as the Outback, though it comes only in V-6 form, with all-wheel drive, and is priced well over $50,000.

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