A few months ago I posted somewhere that I intended to trade my truck in for a Subaru Outback. I still intend to do that, but I've been waiting to see if the 2020 Outback would be a simple refresh or completely new. Well, I now know the answer, it will be new, based on Subaru's new global platform like the 2019 Ascent. Supposed to be more rigid, better handling, yadda, yadda. No doubt, the real reason is it will be cheaper to build. Whatever, I still want an Outback.
So will it be a 2019 or a 2020? Don't know just yet, but here are my thoughts:
2020 will probably be more expensive
2020 will only be offered with 4 cyl engines - a normal and a turbo like the Ascent (260 hp)
2019 will probably be discounted as we get nearer the 2020 delivery date
2019 may suffer some accelerated depreciation because of the redesign
2019 driven, I like it (but only with a 6 cyl) - that may be mitigated because the 2020 will offer a turbo 4cyl with 260 hp (about same as the 2019 6cyl)
Probably can't even drive a 2020 until Sept. or so
Mobile AL Subaru dealer has 48 Outbacks in stock today, way more than I've ever seen. (maybe I need to test their willingness to deal now) - Pensacola FL has about 20, always less than Mobile (thay never deal, those Navy Aviators like Subarus). Other dealers too far for me.
Just found out I have friend of friend in the local dealership, will use him as spy.
Mostly talking to myself here guys, but if you want to chime in, go for it.
BTW, Subaru is timing their 2020 Outback introduction National Parks 100th. anniversary. Good (but not surprising) move. If you want a preview, it's on Subaru's website today.
So will it be a 2019 or a 2020? Don't know just yet, but here are my thoughts:
2020 will probably be more expensive
2020 will only be offered with 4 cyl engines - a normal and a turbo like the Ascent (260 hp)
2019 will probably be discounted as we get nearer the 2020 delivery date
2019 may suffer some accelerated depreciation because of the redesign
2019 driven, I like it (but only with a 6 cyl) - that may be mitigated because the 2020 will offer a turbo 4cyl with 260 hp (about same as the 2019 6cyl)
Probably can't even drive a 2020 until Sept. or so
Mobile AL Subaru dealer has 48 Outbacks in stock today, way more than I've ever seen. (maybe I need to test their willingness to deal now) - Pensacola FL has about 20, always less than Mobile (thay never deal, those Navy Aviators like Subarus). Other dealers too far for me.
Just found out I have friend of friend in the local dealership, will use him as spy.
Mostly talking to myself here guys, but if you want to chime in, go for it.
BTW, Subaru is timing their 2020 Outback introduction National Parks 100th. anniversary. Good (but not surprising) move. If you want a preview, it's on Subaru's website today.