Looking at SBXVaus recent post about "Are you happy with your OB - be honest", I see that the most ~ 53%, say "yes, but there is room for improvement". I agree. I really love the current size and basic more car llike "lifted station wagon" form factor / profile vs most other SUVs. But there is always room for improvement.
Since the Subie engineers are no doubt already working on the Gen 7 Outback, I thought it would be a good time for them to hear from we loyal OB owners what sort of improvements we would like to see in Gen 7. What would it take to get you to trade up from a Gen 6 to a Gen 7.
Keep: Current size, form factor, cargo space, great outward visibility, ease of entry & exit, comfortable ride over a variety of surfaces & road conditions.
Improvements in order of preference:
1. Similar or modestly better O -60 performance along with 30 mpg city & 40 mpg highway with the base engine.-- most likely that would mean a hybrid and a new platform for the battery. This is by far the my biggest negative about Gen 6.
2. More intuitive / straight forward basic functions for Audio and HVAC. Probably means a return to some regular buttons and knobs similar to the current Forester.
3. Lumbar support on front passenger seat
4. Rear passenger seats that slide back and forth for more flexible car space or leg room (like Ford Escape)
5. n dash blind spot camera that is activated by turn signal similar to that found in some 2022 Kias and Hyundais
6. Continued improvement in sound attenuation.
7. Center console cup holders being more "grippy" for various size containers.
7. Hidden rear window wiper similar to that found in some 2022 Kias.
8. Replace piano black / silver interior surfaces with some sort of material that doesn't glare in the sun, doesn't show finger smudges, and dust so much with another finish (not a fan of wood). Good example would be 2022 Ford Escape.
What is on your wish list for Gen 7?
Since the Subie engineers are no doubt already working on the Gen 7 Outback, I thought it would be a good time for them to hear from we loyal OB owners what sort of improvements we would like to see in Gen 7. What would it take to get you to trade up from a Gen 6 to a Gen 7.
Keep: Current size, form factor, cargo space, great outward visibility, ease of entry & exit, comfortable ride over a variety of surfaces & road conditions.
Improvements in order of preference:
1. Similar or modestly better O -60 performance along with 30 mpg city & 40 mpg highway with the base engine.-- most likely that would mean a hybrid and a new platform for the battery. This is by far the my biggest negative about Gen 6.
2. More intuitive / straight forward basic functions for Audio and HVAC. Probably means a return to some regular buttons and knobs similar to the current Forester.
3. Lumbar support on front passenger seat
4. Rear passenger seats that slide back and forth for more flexible car space or leg room (like Ford Escape)
5. n dash blind spot camera that is activated by turn signal similar to that found in some 2022 Kias and Hyundais
6. Continued improvement in sound attenuation.
7. Center console cup holders being more "grippy" for various size containers.
7. Hidden rear window wiper similar to that found in some 2022 Kias.
8. Replace piano black / silver interior surfaces with some sort of material that doesn't glare in the sun, doesn't show finger smudges, and dust so much with another finish (not a fan of wood). Good example would be 2022 Ford Escape.
What is on your wish list for Gen 7?
