Subaru Outback (2015 - 2021) 2.5i SE Premium 5d Lineartronic Owner Review

This is a strong and incredibly capable car. It is a joy to drive on everything from twisting mountain tracks to long distance motorway cruising. It is comfortable and has a huge boot. The eyesight system is super - both for safety and for the automatic cruise control. The AWD gives a feeling of immense confidence and reassurance when driving, particularly in bad conditions. I have driven 250,000 miles and the car still feels and drives like new. My local Subaru garage is fantastic, although they have only ever had to do regular servicing - their costs are honest and fair, and I would not trust the car to anyone else!
In my opinion, ignore all the negative reviews about the CVT. It is extremely capable and gives a nice linear power output, And has been fault free. Similarly, criticism of the cabin is unfair. It may not be "stylish" but everything is exactly where it should be, the satnav is good, and the quality is top notch. After 250,000 miles, everything still works like it was new, there are no squeaks or rattles, and it just a relaxing and comfortable place to be.
Negatives - on very cold mornings it sounds like it is in physical pain for the first couple of minutes!
I would thoroughly recommend this car. It is not a cheap car to buy, but after 8 and a half years and 250,000 miles of reliable, safe and capable driving, it has been an outstanding investment.