The new Outback fairly well reflects the old critique that SUVs are big on the outside and small on the inside. Big with a small cockpit - it’s really the low roofline and doesn’t take up less space than a modern mid-size SUV.
This is a loaner while the Ascent is serviced - they managed to break my windshield while installing ceramic tint and some other goodies.
Big thing that jumps out to me driving is you have sport driving seating position, but the CVT and turbo don’t want to run. The 2015 Forrester XT with the 2.0 turbo is much more of a sports car despite its SUV seating position.
Nice handling and easy to drive for its size, can’t really find any faults outside of the big and small sizing. The Ascent is way more of a road tripper especially Touring edition and has a ton more room for minimal dimensions penalty.
The Outback is for people who want an Outback, I think. You all know who you are.