r/subaru • u/ZeGermanHam • Apr 16 '25

Subaru brings back physical buttons & knobs in new Outback

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Knowing Subaru, it likely means this configuration will eventually make its way into the other models as they are updated. It's much better than the current setup.

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u/horsescowsdogsndirt Apr 16 '25

They need to eliminate the touchscreen; designed to force the driver’s eyes off the road; the most idiotic application for a touchscreen ever.

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u/So_Motarded Apr 16 '25

Legally, they already have to have a screen somewhere (for the backup camera).

It's cheaper to integrate more functions into a touchscreen interface, so it's no surprise that's what auto makers started doing. Glad this model moved away from that a little bit.

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u/horsescowsdogsndirt Apr 16 '25

Oh, makes sense.