The Subaru Outback is one of the most versatile SUVs on the market. While they may not be as popular as some others such as Fords, they often outperform them. Subaru also has one of the most sophisticated all-wheel-drive systems on the market. Here are a few reasons to look for a used Subaru Outback in Naperville.
All-Wheel-Drive
Most carmakers that offer four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive simply add it as an afterthought. With the exception of Jeep, most will design their vehicles as two wheel drive and then add the parts to convert it later in the design process. Subaru, however, designs their cars and SUVs as an all-wheel drive from the very beginning. Since it comes standard, there is no need to even design a two-wheel drive model. This will give you much better performance and reliability. It can also make repairs easier since everything was originally designed as it is, not added later.
Transmission
The Subaru Outback does not come with a manual or traditional automatic. Instead, it comes standard with a CVT. CVT stands for Constantly Variable Transmission and is a transmission design that uses belts and pulleys instead of gears to transfer power to the wheels. Since there are no fixed gears, a CVT is able to have a nearly infinite number of gear ratios.
Engine
The standard engine in the Subaru Outback is a 2.5L flat four engine, and it produces 175 horsepower. This is less than some automaker’s entry-level engines, but it is naturally aspirated. This means it is not turbocharged like many are starting to become. By keeping the engine naturally aspirated, they have retained the reliability of the engine. Turbochargers put a lot of strain on the engine and can cause premature failure if not properly tuned or if there is an issue with the engine. Browse more information at Hawk Subaru of Joliet.
