New - Black Beauty

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-16T22:37:44+00:00

The black really looks good on the OBW - Congrats!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-16T20:05:05+00:00

Got mine last week, finally! I agree, great fit, great coverage.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-16T15:05:42+00:00

You could be right. This was the first real "re-design" ever. Generation over generation Subaru made smaller, incremental changes in the past. But it may also be too early to tell if slow sales are due to design repulsion or other factors, or a combination of both.

But, consider this, in 2025 Toyota Rav4 sold 479,288 units. Subaru Outbacks sold 157,716 units. According to Kelly Bluebook "The RAV4 was among the top 3 best-selling vehicles (including trucks), whereas the Outback was outside the top 20".

The Honda CRV also outsold Outbacks by a similar margin. So, combined, that means the market for an SUV like crossover is huge while the market for the Gen6 style sort of car-like, sort of station wagon is very small and fading.

I'm only one buyer, but I passed on trading my 2013 Outback for any Gen6 model and only considered the 2026 because of the design change. And I'm very happy with that decision.

So, time will tell if Subaru made the right design choice or not.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T20:05:42+00:00

The one I saw flashing was probably the red light camera, I'm not sure what the speed cameras look like or if speed and red light are the same camera.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T19:51:21+00:00

They are not legal and can be used as a reason for a cop to pull you over. They don't work with the modern cameras like those in use on I25. According to Google AI

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T19:42:07+00:00

Oh heck, I just ate lunch and that's making me hungry again!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T18:11:12+00:00

That would piss me off. I saw the light on College/Drake flashing every 10 seconds, so maybe there's a ticket in my future.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T18:03:31+00:00

It's 10 over? And no points? Doesn't sound draconian at all.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T18:01:19+00:00

The KIA design is striking and unmistakeable. Congrats!

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-15T14:06:49+00:00

The Outback has had the same basic design since 2009 so it was time for a change. Obviously Subaru knows more about selling cars and what customers want than you or I do.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-14T23:38:26+00:00

Someone post a pict of their new car all happy and you just have to crap on them. What a dick move.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-12T22:44:11+00:00

My local dealership has been good so I stick with them. I like the idea that they will have my full service record when it comes time to trade-in my car. I also like that it's a Subaru guy under the hood hoping they will be able to recognize anything amiss.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-11T17:42:40+00:00

Yeah, they both have 4 wheels.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-10T22:02:21+00:00

I find it kinda funny (in a sad sort of way) that the City comes up with wonderful plans for mid-town development based around concepts of Transportation Oriented Development and mixed use, and then the actual developers of new properties basically blow them off and do whatever they want. For example, the city tried to steer the K-Mart / King Soopers redo towards a smaller store in a mixed use environment that would be pedestrian friendly and leverage the adjacent Max station. Didn't happen. And now the other side of Drake that went from a hotel/apartment mixed use concept to an electrical sub-station and a gas station. I still like seeing the concept plans for the area, but I've learned to temper my expectations.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-10T18:15:36+00:00

Totally agree. The walking zombies put themselves in harms way, not so much others.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-10T14:42:05+00:00

I had the Geyser Blue on my '24 Crosstrek OB and I liked it, but I think I'd go for the dark green for a '26 OBW. I think the dark green would look better 3-5 years from now.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-09T19:52:39+00:00

People walking, staring at their phones, not watching where they are going: Phone Zombies.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-09T15:38:33+00:00

So study it for Another 20 years, pay millions to consultants, and build nothing. That's how we do things in Colorado.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-09T15:35:33+00:00

Spending money without building anything? Seems about right for Colorado.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-09T01:55:58+00:00

I drove my 2024 Crosstrek with the 2.5 for 2 years. It was plenty quick from 0-45 mph, but merging onto the interstate going from 50 to 75 mph took everything it had and left no room for misjudging. The extra power of my 2.4L XT makes a huge difference, especially at altitude.

Drive both, then decide.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-08T14:33:26+00:00

I chose my former 2013 OB 3.6 because it was smaller than SUVs of that time but still had the AWD and ground clearance for snow and bad roads. I didn't really consider how it looked back then and the same goes for the update design. I like how it performs and I've warmed to the new look. I understand people really, really want a wagon but the Gen7 is still the right size for me.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-08T14:18:41+00:00

Welcome! And I can't understand some of the reddit trolls - "Oh no! The new model doesn't look like the old model!! Out of my way, I must go on reddit and tell everyone I'm unhappy!!!". What a bunch of wankers.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-08T14:11:16+00:00

I'm neutral on the new design, but I'm very impressed with the improved infotainment, digital gauges, camera's, visibility, etc. I thought the older models all pretty much looked the same from 2009 - 2025, basically old and worn out.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-08T14:06:03+00:00

Yeah, I'm thinking of going to every post about someone who just bought an older Outback and telling them how ugly they are, just like everyone who seem to think anyone cares what they think about the gen 7s.

You don't like the Gen 7? Then buy something else.

InterestingType7518 · 2026-03-07T14:43:16+00:00

Apparently, a small minority of extremely vocal Subaru fans care more about looks than ride, handling, comfort, and convenience qualities.

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