![]() SI-Drive, which stands for Subaru Intelligent Drive and is fitted to range-topping 3.0-litre six-cylinder versions like the 3.0R Premium model tested here and GT models, is significant because it allows the driver to alter the engine's tune to suit driving conditions. However, the updated Outback's biggest talking point isn't any of the above - it's the button, an innocuous dial on the centre console with the words "SI-Drive" etched above it. The cabin has also received a mild visual once-over, while telescopic steering adjustment (previous Outback drivers got only tilt), steering-wheel-mounted cruise buttons, six-stack CD sound system and, on some models, rear air vents and eight-way power driver's seat elevate its functionality. New bumpers, head and tail-lights, grille and wheels add a touch of bite to the familiar shape, but the Outback is still recognisably its old self. ![]() Can a button make all the difference? It's a strange question, but one raised by the arrival of Subaru's updated Outback range.
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