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2026 Subaru Outback Outshines Honda Passport in Value and Speed

2/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 2026 Subaru Outback and Honda Passport are redesigned.
The Outback's turbocharged four-cylinder accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
The Honda Passport's 0 to 60 mph time is 7.9 seconds.
The Outback offers EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined.
Edmunds concludes the Outback offers better overall value despite the Passport's greater interior space, with the Outback starting at $36,445 and the Passport at $46,445.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 automotive industry crisis, part of the broader financial downturn, led to a 21% drop in U.S. vehicle sales, severely impacting major manufacturers like General Motors and Chrysler. By June 2009, both companies filed for bankruptcy, prompting a government bailout of approximately $80 billion to prevent massive job losses. This crisis reshaped the industry, influencing current competition and innovation among automakers like Subaru and Honda.

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Story summary

The 2026 Subaru Outback and Honda Passport are redesigned.
The Outback's turbocharged four-cylinder accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
The Honda Passport's 0 to 60 mph time is 7.9 seconds.
The Outback offers EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined.
Edmunds concludes the Outback offers better overall value despite the Passport's greater interior space, with the Outback starting at $36,445 and the Passport at $46,445.

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