![]() The Outback then goes further than simply checking the normal boxes. It also has an undeniable rugged look and vibe. The 2023 Subaru Outback checks off all the boxes many people buy an SUV for: ample space, cargo-carrying versatility, standard all-wheel drive and extra ground clearance. ![]() It may seem contradictory, but one of the most capable SUVs you can buy is actually a wagon. Crossover shoppers would be well-advised to consider an Outback at purchase time.Pros: More passenger and cargo space than comparably priced SUVs big-time ground clearance low roof with versatile rails fuel efficient Cons: Imprecise steering odd power delivery Wilderness’ on-road handling and fuel economy I like the hefty, solid feel of the car both in town and out on the highway.Ī few days with the Subaru Outback, and this reviewer can see the reason that these Outbacks are so popular, particularly in our home state of Colorado, where they outsell everything else. I did not go off-road, but took some bumpy dirt roads with satisfactory results. The blue paint was offset with the dark cladding and bumpers, and the black roof rack gave the car an off-road look. The ten-spoke black 18” alloy wheels on the Onyx are attractive, and they are surrounded by 225/60R18 all-season radials. Both of the front seats are power-adjustable, and the driver ergonomics are fine. The center passenger in the rear has a shoulder belt, adding to the Outback safety reputation. Cargo space is 34 cubic feet with the back seats up and 75.7 cubic feet with the back seats dropped down. The front buckets in the Outback are nice, and the three-passenger rear seat is split and reclines somewhat. Acceleration from zero to sixty is reportedly 7.37 seconds. Fuel economy is rated at 23-city and 30-highway for the car, and the fuel tank holds 18.5 gallons of regular gasoline. Symmetrical all-wheel drive, is, of course, standard equipment. The transmission is a Lineartronic continuously variable automatic with Hill Holder feature and eight-speed manual mode – paddle shifters are behind the steering wheel. Ground clearance, however, is a category-best 8.7 inches. The weight of the engine, although modest, is kept at a lower center-of-gravity with this design. The boxer designation refers to its horizontally-opposed configuration, like a Corvair or Porsche. ![]() Power for the Outback is supplied by a turbocharged 2.4 liter, boxer four-cylinder, DOHC, all-aluminum engine with 260 horsepower and 277 lb. Crossover SUVs are quite popular nowadays, and a large part it is the result of the Subaru Outback. In 2009, the second generation Outback was introduced, and sales since then have been brisk – over 181,000 in 2019. They added side body cladding, raised the ground clearance, and added a rugged-looking rack on the top. Subaru in the 1990s did not want to spend the money for a new design for its crossover SUV to be produced, so simply modified an existing offering. It was originally called the Legacy Outback, and the Legacy name was dropped in 2003. The Outback is a derivative of the Subaru Legacy wagon, introduced in 1994. I really enjoyed the charger in the console for keeping my flip phone charged up. This $1,845.00 package, plus $245.00 for wireless charger, brought the total M.S.R.P. ![]() This one had an option package that included Starlink 11.6” multimedia navigation infotainment system, moon roof, and reverse automatic braking. The Onyx is one of the the top-line Outbacks out of seven models offered in both turbo and non-turbo configurations. This car is made by Fuji Heavy Industries, a Japanese firm, with final assembly taking place in Lafayette, Indiana. It was the Onyx edition in Abyss Blue Pearl with two-toned gray StarTex interior. This last week I received a Subaru to test, a 2020 Outback with the four-cylinder turbocharged engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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