CarPlay content tends to be treble-y but the Sirius XM content does not. I am not a fan of sunroofs.ĥ- There is a problem with the equalization of media on the sound system. I see leather as expensive vinyl.Ģ- The sizing issue with the screen and CarPlay was fixed with an OTA SW update.ģ- The start/stop system is not something I like, but it can be turned off easily.Ĥ- One of the great differences in the Onyx XT and others is a full sized spare tire (++) and no sunroof. And many of us HATE leather and I am of that tribe. I am the owner of a 2021Subaru Outback XT and beg to differ on a number of points.ġ- The fabric does not feel cheap and foamy and is well suited to the purpose of the Outback. So my wife and I are looking for an SUV with a V-6 and multi-speed automatic. So to the Subaru engineers that might happen to read this-My wife and I generally prefer to tour in my much quieter Ram with it's hemi and 8-speed. So while my wife who does most of the driving I am using the Garmin GPS suffering it's annoying wires but getting where I want to go by the route I choose. The same seat switch that harasses the passenger into using a seatbelt could trigger the GPS to allow this. The idea that they refuse to consider the possibility of a passenger/ navigator using the GPS while traveling is inane. Further, the nanny idiot mentality responsible for the unlikable 'safety' traits of the Onyx, have made the navigation system unusable to the point where it was a total waste of money.

Between the CVT and poor soundproofing the cabin noise level makes this car undesirable for touring. I also miss the much quieter conventional automatic transmission of that car. I have logged several million miles with turbo diesels but I don't want a turbo in my family car. I miss the normally aspirated boxer 6 of our last Outback Sedan.

(And possibly our last! I hope Subaru is reading this!) Like 3 of our 4 previous Sooby's this one is now over 100K miles and is my wife's delight.

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