Car leasing: red 2020 Subaru Outback Convenience in Farmbrook

The 2020 Subaru Outback Convenience: before you buy

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2020 Subaru Outback Convenience for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Here is the 2020 Subaru Outback Convenience for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.

What to check on the Outback

NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Specs, explained

It runs the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.

Expect about 25 litres for every 300 km, going by its 8.2 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $38.13 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,300 a year for 15,000 miles.

When the Outback makes sense

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Living with the Outback

As a compact SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.

A longer test drive

If the Outback is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

The cost of driving it

The EPA estimates US$2,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.71 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

The Outback and Farmbrook

Farmbrook is about 509 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Questions first?

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.