The 2020 Subaru Outback is more refined than ever and features the same, remarkable off-road capability.
Pros Outstanding capability Generous 11.6-inch touchscreen Spacious interior 29 mpg combined with base engine Comfortable ride
Cons Styling isn’t a huge leap Base engine isn’t overwhelming Small-item storage lacking
The Outback is fully redesigned for 2020.New 11.6-inch tablet-style interface for the infotainment system.Two available engines, including a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder,Part of the sixth Outback generation introduced for 2020.
Pros Spacious and comfortable cabin Optional turbocharged engine makes excellent power Loading the roof or cargo area is easier compared to most SUVs Above-average off-road ability
Cons Small-item cabin storage is compromised by big center touchscreen Bumpy ride quality with turbocharged XT models Small climate-control touchscreen buttons can be hard to use
The new Outback has more powerful engines, new tech, and, of course, all-wheel drive.
Pros Competent off-road, spacious interior, leading-edge tech features.
Cons Ho-hum powertrains, slow design evolution, occasionally sluggish CVT.
When the Pilot’s too big and the CR-V is too small, the 2020 Honda Passport two-row crossover SUV is just the ticket.
Pros Comfortable interior Refined on the road Decent off-road chops Good 8.0-inch touchscreen on some models
Cons 9-speed automatic is a little confused Expensive in top models Not too adventurous in style Not as tough as some may need
The Passport returns largely unchanged for 2020.
Pros Spacious interior with lots of passenger space Comfortable front seats Enhanced off-road ability Many clever storage compartments
Cons Adaptive cruise control is only available over 20 mph Driver's seat might be positioned a little too high for some people
For 2020, Honda doesn't make any meaningful changes to the Passport lineup. This is to be expected since the company just re-released the two-row crossover last year.
Pros Loads of cargo and passenger space, speedy powertrain, copious standard driver assists.
Cons Looks more rugged than it is, only top trims have top options, rides rough on bumpy roads.