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2022 Subaru Outback
SUV · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2022
- Starting prices: +$100 to +$150 (2 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Wilderness
2022 Outback trims
| Base | Limited | Limited XT | Onyx Edition XT | Premium | Touring | Touring XT | Wilderness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||||
| Starting MSRP | $26,945 | $33,595 | $37,995 | $35,145 | $29,145 | $37,495 | $39,945 | $36,995 |
| Powertrain | ||||||||
| Engine | 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine | 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT High Torque | Lineartronic CVT High Torque | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT High Torque | Lineartronic CVT High Torque |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 2,700 lb | 2,700 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 2,700 lb | 2,700 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft | 75.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Length | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in | 191.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,637 lb | 3,730 lb | 3,926 lb | 3,885 lb | 3,657 lb | 3,772 lb | 3,937 lb | 3,896 lb |
| Tech | ||||||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Audio | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — |
| Speakers | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | ||||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | ||||||||
| Seats | Cloth + option | Leather + option | Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option | Cloth + option | Leather + option | Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option |
| Heated seats | — | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | — | — | Front | Front | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | — | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | — | — | — | App-Based Remote Start |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Sunroof | — | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Optional | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Optional |
| Power liftgate | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Optional | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (23)
| Base | Limited | Limited XT | Onyx Edition XT | Premium | Touring | Touring XT | Wilderness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Detection, Keyless Access and Hands-Free Power Rear Gate Package $1,400 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Blind-Spot Detection, Keyless Access, Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, Moonroof and Navigation Package $2,995 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Power Moonroof, Navigation and Reverse Automatic Braking Package $1,845 | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Power Moonroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Navigation and DriverFocus Package $2,045 | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abyss Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Autumn Green Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Brilliant Bronze Metallic $250 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Cinnamon Brown Pearl | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Crimson Red Pearl | — | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Geyser Blue | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Gray StarTex | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Java Brown Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Outback Wilderness Gray StarTex | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Slate Black Cloth | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Slate Black Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Titanium Gray Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Titanium Gray Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Warm Ivory Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Warm Ivory Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Outback 2018–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 16 |
| 2026 | SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2025 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 81 |
| 2025 | Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 81 |
| 2024 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 101 |
| 2024 | Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 95 |
| 2023 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 89 |
| 2023 | Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 464 |
| 2021 | Subaru Outback SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 296 |
| 2020 | Subaru Outback SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 899 |
| 2019 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 1034 |
| 2018 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 812 |
| 2017 | Subaru Outback SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 917 |
| 2016 | Subaru Outback SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 642 |
| 2015 | Subaru Outback SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 509 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
24–27 |
| 2026 | Outback Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2025 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2025 | Outback Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2024 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2024 | Outback Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2023 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
25–28 |
| 2023 | Outback Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2022 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2022 | Outback Wilderness AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2020 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–29 |
| 2019 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–28 |
| 2018 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–28 |
| 2017 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–28 |
| 2016 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–28 |
| 2015 | Outback AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–28 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.