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Thanks for listening!\n      "},"annotations":[{"startTime":75.3,"endTime":81.68,"type":"car","title":"Subaru Outback","url":"/cars/subaru/outback","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/2000-2004_Subaru_Outback_Wagon.jpg","quote":"I want you to take it away with your recent drive of the 2026 Subaru Outback. Yeah, I finally broke down and got behind the wheel of the Outback.","canonicalId":"car:subaru:outback","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Subaru Outback is a popular crossover SUV known for its wagon-like styling and off-road capability. The 2026 model represents the latest generation with updated design and features.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Subaru Outback is a type of car that looks like a wagon but can handle rough roads well. 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