We chose power, comfort and utility over fuel economy. The 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium wagon offered lots of the former three. But there wasn’t much to cheer about in the mileage arena — 25 miles ...

Bottom line: If you aren't holding on to some cliched notion of "cool," the Outback makes perfect sense for a family in need of reliable, thoroughly useful (check out the sub-floor rear storage ...