jcarrot

I am now on my fourth Outback, this latest being the 2018 SE Premium Lineartronic. I have used previous vehicles for farming across the U.K. involving long distances and culminating in off roading across fields. The problem I have found with this one is how easily the suspension bottoms out on uneven roads of which there are increasing numbers due to austerity. The suspension seems to be softer and with less travel than previous vehicles. It is quite alarming to hear the bang when it hits these bumps which don’t seem to be that big. Has anyone else had this? Is there a solution? Like beefier suspension for instance.

After 4 years ownership of a Range Rover Evoque I bought a new Subaru Outback SE Premium. This is my fourth Outback and my only criticism is the way that the front suspension seems to bottom out on uneven roads. I know that road conditions have deteriorated over the years but the way the car seems to crash into humps and bumps even on A roads is quite alarming. Does anyone else experience this. PS. I am not a fast driver just progressive!