I'm on my 3rd Subaru, 2
I'm on my 3rd Subaru, 2 Outbacks, 1999 and 2015 and 1 Crosstrek 2016. My all-time favorite is handsdown, the '99 LL Bean signature Outback wagon. PLEASE bring that back as an option! I could do soooo much more with that than the current 2015 Outback. Don't get me wrong, I really love the 2015, but it just doesnt have the load storage capacity, not to mention, the 2-tone color options burgundy/gold trim for example).
And, I really want to tow and can't because the 4 cylinder doesn't have what I need to add a towing option to it. In fact, I'm considering trading to a 6 cylinder so I can tow a bass boat, a cargo trailer, and/or a motorcycle cycle on its own trailer.
Another small disappointment is the 2015 headlights can't be updated to the bright white lights the newer vehicles have-bummer. I have trim halogen around the headlamps, but just not enough. I run the foglamps nightly to see bright enough on dark highways and roads.
Costly satellite GPS radio updates- for the cost of this vehicle, this should be a discounted option for safety purposes. I've been in low-lying areas as well as mountains where the GPS just can't get a signal, or has outdated information, or just beeps between the towers and won't speak the information. It's a Harmon-Kardman system, so for price, should be better in this area.
Add a warning beep when backing up and getting close to hitting something. Just the camera isn't enough.
Adding a Front facing camera for tight parking would help too with a warning if you are too close and will hit something.
Other desirable items include Hlheads up display, better clock display, larger to see displays, anything to be able to not take eyes off the road is helpful. To make room, make the tachometer smaller- I can hear the guys groaning now, but really in an automatic not sure if it needs to be that big. And keep the numeric speedometer always displayed, even during paddle switches to see travel directions (again, a heads up display issue).
Finally, larger displays on the radio system area for maps, perhaps other road travel visual helps. Toyota has a terrific larger display one, crystal clear and closer to driver so easier to glance without completely taking eyes off road.
Having said all this, still love the Subaru, its quality, and its reliability. In fact, I'm a consumer promoter for the vehicle, people are ALWAYS asking me about how much I like it, is it worth it to own etc. I've gotten my parents to buy a 2018 Crosstrek and they really love it. I've converted several friends too. All in all probably have gotten 8+ people to look and buy. Anyway, thanks for opportunity to make suggestions.