2010 Subaru Outback gets interior of the year award

Subaru just announced that the 2010 Outback has earned the Ward’s Auto Interior of the Year award.

To determine winners, eight Ward’s editors checked out about 40 cars and trucks with new or upgraded interiors, then segmented the most impressive ones into different categories. The Subaru Outback won for best interior of a popular-priced car under $29,999.

“We are thrilled that the 2010 Outback has been recognized by Ward’s Auto in their 2010 Auto Interior of the Year Awards,” David Sullivan, Subaru’s Car Line Manager, said in a statement. “During the design process, we spoke with numerous customers about what they wanted in a vehicle and we used their feedback to develop a car that is not only comfortable, but also includes interior features such as an electronic parking brake to open up console space and 60/40 reclining rear seatbacks.

Coupled with 29 EPA mpg on our 2.5i CVT model, and over 71 cubic feet of available cargo space, the changes made to the Outback’s interior have definitely resonated with consumers as sales have doubled each month over the same period as last year.”

For a closer look at the interior, stop by our Subaru dealership at 2525 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.