The 2020 Subaru Outback is more refined than ever and features the same, remarkable off-road capability.
Pros Outstanding capability Generous 11.6-inch touchscreen Spacious interior 29 mpg combined with base engine Comfortable ride
Cons Styling isn’t a huge leap Base engine isn’t overwhelming Small-item storage lacking
The Outback is fully redesigned for 2020.New 11.6-inch tablet-style interface for the infotainment system.Two available engines, including a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder,Part of the sixth Outback generation introduced for 2020.
Pros Spacious and comfortable cabin Optional turbocharged engine makes excellent power Loading the roof or cargo area is easier compared to most SUVs Above-average off-road ability
Cons Small-item cabin storage is compromised by big center touchscreen Bumpy ride quality with turbocharged XT models Small climate-control touchscreen buttons can be hard to use
The new Outback has more powerful engines, new tech, and, of course, all-wheel drive.
Pros Competent off-road, spacious interior, leading-edge tech features.
Cons Ho-hum powertrains, slow design evolution, occasionally sluggish CVT.
No significant changes for 2021.
Pros Generous cargo and passenger room Quiet and smooth ride Plenty of standard features Lots of device charging solutions
Cons Many advanced safety features only available on top trim levels Pricier than non-luxury rivals, but cabin materials aren't much nicer Thirstier than V6-powered competitors
The 2021 Buick Enclave is the smoother, smothering three-row crossover in GM’s stable.
Pros Great look Comfortable ride Good touchscreen Handsome interior
Cons Automatic braking not available on all models Limited body colors on base version Spendy Avenir Not very fuel-efficient
Buick's three-row family SUV rolls over to 2021 with only a few tweaks. Premium and Avenir models now come standard with power-adjustable lumbar support for the front seats and a massage feature, while the air ionizer is no longer available. Those two top models also receive a formerly optional package of driver-assistance features—including automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist—as standard.
Pros Upscale exterior styling, plenty of tech features are standard, large cargo bay.
Cons Down-market interior materials, no standard driver-assists on lower trims, V-6 engine isn't particularly efficient.