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2023 Subaru Outback
2023 model year

What's new for 2023.

The 2023 Subaru Outback receives a significant mid-cycle refresh for most of its lineup (excluding the Wilderness). The update includes a bolder front fascia with a larger grille, redesigned LED headlights, and more prominent wheel arch cladding. The standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is upgraded with a wider field of view and updated software for smoother operation. Top-tier Touring models gain a new wide-angle mono camera to better detect pedestrians and cyclists at intersections. Inside, the 11.6-inch touchscreen now supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Onyx Edition trim is now available with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine, making its rugged styling more accessible.

Exterior

  • Redesigned front fascia with a larger grille and new LED steering-responsive headlights.
  • Beefier wheel arch cladding across most trims for a more rugged appearance.

Safety

  • Updated EyeSight system with a wider field of view and an electric brake booster.
  • New wide-angle mono camera added to Touring trims for enhanced pedestrian/cyclist detection.

Technology

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added to the 11.6-inch touchscreen.
  • Updated STARLINK software for improved responsiveness and interface.

Trims

  • Onyx Edition trim now available with the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine.

Trims

7 configurations

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2023 Subaru Outback

Base

Horsepower
182
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
32
Engine
2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shifters
City / highway MPG
26 / 32
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
2700 lb

Standard equipment

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control
  • LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist
  • LED fog lights
  • Roof rails with integrated retractable crossbars
  • SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

7 of 7 trims
2023 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Onyx Edition
Onyx Edition XT
Wilderness
Limited
Touring
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)26 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 2822 / 29 / 2521 / 26 / 2326 / 32 / 2826 / 32 / 28
Horsepower182 hp182 hp182 hp260 hp260 hp182 hp182 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shifters
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC4-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC
Displacement l2.52.52.52.42.42.52.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower182182182260260182182
Horsepower RPM5800580058005600560058005800
Torque lb ft176176176277277176176
Torque RPM4400440044002000200044004400
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Auto start stopYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
City MPG26262622212626
Highway MPG32323229263232
Combined MPG28282825232828
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
Length (in)191.9191.9191.9191.9191.3191.9191.9
Width (in)74.274.274.274.274.674.274.2
Height (in)66.166.166.166.166.966.166.1
Wheelbase (in)108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.79.58.78.7
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
Towing capacity lb2700270027003500350027002700
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
Wheel size (in)17171818171818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack finishBlack finishMatte black finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finish
Tire spec225/65 R17 102H All-season225/65 R17 102H All-season225/60 R18 100H All-season225/60 R18 100H All-season225/65 R17 102T Yokohama Geolandar All-terrain225/65 R17 102H All-season225/65 R17 102H All-season
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
Eyesight standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoYesYesNoNoNo
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––YesYes–––
Lane change assist––YesYes–––
Reverse automatic braking–––Yes–YesYes
BasePremiumOnyx EditionOnyx Edition XTWildernessLimitedTouring
EyeSight Driver Assist TechnologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE featuring Hill Descent ControlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam AssistYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED fog lightsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with integrated retractable crossbarsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration-YesYesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYesYesYes
10-way power-adjustable driver seat-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-seat USB-A and USB-C charge ports-YesYesYesYesYesYes
LED rear gate light-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual-Mode X-MODE--YesYes---
Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery with green contrast stitching--YesYes---
Hands-Free Power Rear Gate--YesYes-YesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start--YesYes---
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYes---
Auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with HomeLink--YesYes---
Black badging and window moldings--YesYes---
Power moonroof---Yes--Yes
8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat---Yes-YesYes
Heated outboard rear seats---Yes-YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation---Yes--Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking---Yes-YesYes
180-Degree Front View Monitor---YesYes-Yes
Full-size spare tire---YesYes--
Advanced Dual-Mode X-MODE with low speed/low ratio gradient control----Yes--
Ladder-style roof rails with increased load capacity----Yes--
Outback Wilderness Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery----Yes--
Anodized Copper-finish interior and exterior accents----Yes--
Matte-black anti-glare hood decal----Yes--
Hexagonal LED fog lights----Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery-----YesYes
Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system with 12 speakers-----YesYes
12-way power-adjustable driver seat with 4-way lumbar support-----YesYes
Two-position memory driver seat and exterior mirrors-----YesYes
Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery------Yes
Ventilated front seats------Yes
Heated steering wheel------Yes
DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System------Yes
Smart auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with HomeLink------Yes
Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors with Satin chrome finish------Yes