I agree that the extra…
I agree that the extra cladding on the new Outback is very ugly. It makes the car look cheap and poorly designed.
I have a 2017 Outback. I am very happy with the performance, reliability and extremely low maintenance of the vehicle. The only two negatives with the 2017 Outback is the tinny sound when you close the drivers door. Also, the metal is so thin on the door panels that you can almost get a dent just by touching it.