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2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:43 pm
by Libra Monkee
The 3.6-liter DOHC is a boxer special that comes from the Tribeca and benefits from being expanded by six-tenths of a liter over the current Outback engine. The numbers jump to 256 hp and 247 lb-ft – with 225 lb-ft available from 2,000 rpm – and it will return 18 mpg on the highway and 25 in the city, fitted to the five-speed automatic transmission – one mpg better than the current car.
If you want a 6-speed manual though you'll have to get the 2.5i
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Re: 2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:45 pm
by Sabre
My mother-in-law just bought one... and loves it
Despite my encouraging, they went with a fully loaded one with the CVT
Re: 2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:48 pm
by ElZorro
I liked the CVT in the Civic Hybrid...
Re: 2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:30 pm
by HappyIdiot
As weird as it might sound, I'd like to test drive a car with a CVT. I've read a lot and understand the concept, but I would like to feel what it is like.
Re: 2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:32 pm
by Sabre
It feels like a slipping clutch to me
I need to test drive one of the newer ones though!
Re: 2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:37 pm
by complacent
The old codger in me says it looks really nice.
I don't like the feel of a CVT though. lol and agree with Sabre.
Re: 2010 Outback
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:52 pm
by ElZorro
You know that 'pause' feeling when a AT upshifts? Well, you step on the gas, it accelerates, and your body leans forward a little bit waiting for that pause that never happens. Very very odd feeling.
I basically describe it to be as 'analog gears' vs 'digital gears'.