Outback Scores Amongst Best Family Vehicles Again
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It's an outstanding family car all around, and we'll highlight why it's a car you want to consider if you're in the market for a family car.
Why the Subaru Outback is a Phenomenal Family Car
If you have a family and want an excellent car for everyone, one option that you really should consider is the Subaru Outback. But why is the Outback a great family car anyways?
Well, it doesn't matter what metrics you go by, the Outback delivers straight across the board. There are tons of storage space, full of technological features for both you and your kids, and the safety ratings are off the charts.
And if you're trying to give your kids an active childhood and take them off the pavement and out into the country for an adventure, the Outback delivers there too. It doesn't matter what you want in a family car, the Outback has it.
Storage Space
When you have a family you're going to have stuff. Whether it's sports gear or groceries, kids involve moving lots of stuff from place to place. Because of this, you need a vehicle with enough storage space to handle it.
If you fold down the seating area and count that space you get up to 75.7 cubic feet of storage space. Of course, if you have your kids in the car you can't pack stuff straight through them, but even without the seating space the Outback gives you 32.5 cubic feet of storage space.
That's more than enough space for both sports gear and groceries. With the Outback you have enough space for everything you want and then some.
Full of Technology
If you want a car with all the newest technologies, there's a Subaru Outback package that delivers. You get an 11.6-inch touch screen with Subaru Starlink that integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to let you stream your favorite music or podcasts with the click of a button.
Of course, there are options that let you put two USB ports behind the center console, so your kids can power all their devices when you're on the road. Even better, there's an option to add an integrated Wi-Fi connection to your Subaru Outback, which lets you and your kids use all the data you want while you're on the road!
All these technological features are great for children, and it's a large reason why the Subaru Outback is a top-notch choice for families.
Safety Ratings
It doesn't matter how many features a car has if it's not safe for you and your family. The Outback gets a 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and it's because they prioritize safety in every seat in the car.
Of course, the goal is to avoid an accident in the first place, and the Outback includes plenty of features to help with that too. First, every Subaru Outback comes standard with their EyeSight Driver Assist Technology.
This system includes adaptive cruise control, automatic pre-collision braking, automatic lane centering, and a lane departure warning system. Not only that but there's an option for a DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, which helps you keep your eyes on the road - no small feat when you're dealing with kids in the backseat.
Finally, if all these safety features weren't enough, the Outback also has options for blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking. If you're looking for one of the safest family cars on the market, the Outback is it.
Off-Road Capable
If you're looking to keep your family in an active lifestyle, the off-road capabilities of the Outback are huge perks. Not only is the Outback all-wheel-drive which helps give you traction in tight situations, but it also gives you 9.5-inches of ground clearance that helps keep you from bottoming out in rough terrain.
It's not going to climb up the side of any mountains for you, but if you're trying to access an off-road campsite it can easily get you there.
Because of its ability to take you to any destination on or off-road, it's the perfect vehicle for family adventures!
A Comfortable Ride
Just because the Outback features off-road capabilities doesn't mean that it's not going to keep everybody comfortable when you're traveling down the road.
That's because every Subaru comes with a high-end four-wheel independent suspension system. Not only does this help during off-road driving situations, but it also helps keep things nice and smooth when you're on the road.
Whether you have a sleeping baby in the back or your kids don't want to bounce around while they're playing games on their phones and tablets, the Outback gives you the comfortable ride you need to make it all happen.
Towing Capacity
Compared to most other 5-seat SUVs, the 3,500-pound towing capacity that comes with the Subaru Outback is otherworldly. Whether it's sports gear in a trailer or a small pop-up trailer, the Subaru Outback has enough torque and power to take it from destination to destination.
Even if you don't need the towing capabilities now, having the option down the road is a huge perk and advantage for the Outback.
Final Thoughts
If you're interested in seeing in person what the Subaru Outback has to offer, the friendly experts at Granite Subaru would love to help you out. You can come in and take your whole family for a test drive, or you can just give them a call with any questions you might have.
But we're confident that once you get behind the wheel of a Subaru Outback, it's the car you and your family will want to drive home in.
