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2023 Subaru Outback

SUV · 2015–2026

Trims and features

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What changed for 2023

Starting prices: +$1,450 to +$3,450 (8 trims; hover for each)
New trim: Onyx Edition
Engine: 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine → 2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (Limited, Touring, Base, Premium)
Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 28 mpg (Limited, Touring, Base, Premium)
Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (Limited, Touring, Wilderness, Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Premium)
Android Auto: Not listed → Wireless (Limited, Touring, Wilderness, Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Premium)
Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (Touring, Touring XT)
Engine: 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine → 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (Wilderness, Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT)
Fuel economy (combined): 24 mpg → 23 mpg (Wilderness)
Fuel economy (combined): 26 mpg → 25 mpg (Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT)

2023 Outback trims

	Base	Limited	Limited XT	Onyx Edition	Onyx Edition XT	Premium	Touring	Touring XT	Wilderness
Price
Starting MSRP	$28,395	$35,295	$39,695	$33,495	$38,595	$30,695	$39,845	$42,295	$38,445
Powertrain
Engine	2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	260 hp	182 hp	260 hp	182 hp	182 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	176 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	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	Awd
Fuel economy (combined)	28 mpg	28 mpg	25 mpg	28 mpg	25 mpg	28 mpg	28 mpg	25 mpg	23 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Max towing	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	3,500 lb	2,700 lb	3,500 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	3,500 lb	3,500 lb
Cargo behind last row	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	32.6 cu ft
Max cargo	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	75.6 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	8.7 in	9.5 in
Length	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.9 in	191.3 in
Curb weight	3,641 lb	3,735 lb	3,931 lb	3,692 lb	3,921 lb	3,661 lb	3,781 lb	3,946 lb	3,902 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	11.6 in
Apple CarPlay	—	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless
Android Auto	—	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless
Audio	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	—	—	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	—
Speakers	4	12	12	6	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	Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane keeping	Lane Centering	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	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	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-traffic	—	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	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	Leather	Leather	Synthetic Leather	Synthetic Leather	Cloth	Leather	Leather	Synthetic Leather
Heated seats	—	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard
Ventilated seats	—	—	—	—	—	—	Front	Front	—
Climate zones	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Exterior
Sunroof	—	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional
Power liftgate	—	Hands-Free 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	18 in	17 in	18 in	18 in	17 in

Packages and options (30)

	Base	Limited	Limited XT	Onyx Edition	Onyx Edition XT	Premium	Touring	Touring XT	Wilderness
Option Package 13 $1,400	—	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Option Package 15 $2,995	—	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Option Package 22 $1,845	—	—	—	Optional	Standard	—	—	—	Optional
Option Package 34 $2,060	—	Optional	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LED Door Projector $275	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Splash Guards $195	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $75	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Sidewall Protector $98	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Seatback Protector $153	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sunshade - Windshield $76	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Autumn Green Metallic	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Brilliant Bronze Metallic	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Cosmic Blue Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Crimson Red Pearl	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Crystal Black Silica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal White Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dark Mahogany Pearl	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	—
Geyser Blue	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Ice Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Magnetite Gray Metallic $255	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Gray StarTex	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—
Java Brown Nappa Leather	—	—	—	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	—
Outback Wilderness Gray StarTex	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Slate Black Cloth	Optional	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Slate Black Leather	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—	—	—
Slate Black Nappa 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, 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.

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