That 9.2-second time also puts the new Outback ahead of the 2014 Kia Sorento I-4 AWD (9.8 seconds) and just behind the mechanically related all-wheel-drive 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i sedan (8.8 seconds).

A big leap in in-cabin technology and advanced safety features make the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited jump ahead of the competition in terms of tech.

Power for the $25,690 2.5i Limited comes from a 2.5-liter 170-horse flat-4 that motivates a continuously variable hydraulic clutch all-wheel-drive system via Subaru's new Lineartronic CVT.

est 21.0, 20/27 mpg *Electronically limited. In the realm of sub-$20,000 sport compacts, the 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i enters with a leg up on the competition: all-wheel drive.

My test vehicle this time was a 2.5i Limited. With one major option package and a set of floor mats, it had an as-delivered price of $33,907. The 2.5/CVT combination is right-sized for the Outback.

The <b>2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited</b>'s engine and CVT combo offers quiet around-town performance and smooth acceleration. Fuel economy for this AWD model is on par with front-driven competition.

OUR TAKE: While most crave the extra kick the turbocharged WRX delivers, the Impreza 2.5i is peppy enough for daily activities. And for those living in Snow Belt states, this car is a fantastic deal.

If the ultimate in inexpensive utility is what you're looking for, then the entry-level, all-wheel drive 2017 Subaru Forester 2.5i is a major score at $22,595.

Window tint is a necessity if you want any inkling of privacy. The 2015 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium is equipped with a 2.5-liter H4 pushing out 170 hp with 174 lb-ft of torque.