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Subaru has come along as far as fuel economy is concerned.
I averaged 27mpg in a 2.2L Legacy manual, but as you mentioned, the newer Outbacks are easily able to achieve that. Do you have the CVT?
...and rear-wheel drive should never be referred to as wrong wheel drive. It's the best arrangement for powering a 4-wheeled vehicle. Steer with the front, power with the rear. It splits the duty of the wheels up nicely, and allows for fast and efficient driving. There is a reason F1 cars are rear-wheel drive.
That said, those that have not extensively explored the handling capabilities of their vehicle can quickly find themselves in trouble. My wife had a small scare in the Jeep Liberty when accelerating onto the freeway on a curved on-ramp. Me- I like to wag the tail for fun.
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