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While available in Canada with only the 2.5L engine, in the US the Outback Onyx Edition XT model upgrades to the powerful 2.4L turbo BOXER engine. Photo: Jeff Wilson New Trim for 2023: Outback Onyx EditionĢ023 also sees a new addition to the Outback line up in the form of a mid-trim called the Onyx Edition. The normally-aspirated engine provides adequate thrust to satisfy modest needs, but those looking for more exciting acceleration, or the ability to increase towing capacity from 1,225 to 1,588 kg will want the turbocharged engine, although they should be prepared for its greater thirst for fuel. The mechanicals are essentially carried-over from last year’s Outback with the base engine being a 2.5L horizontally-opposed four-cylinder putting out 182 hp, and a turbocharged 2.4L version producing 260 hp, connected to a CVT transmission in either case the latter engine also as found in the Outback’s larger 2023 Ascent SUV sibling we reviewed here. The normally-aspirated engine provides adequate thrust to satisfy modest needs, but those looking for more exciting acceleration, or the ability to increase towing capacity from 1,225 to 1,588 kg will want the turbocharged engine… While the soft suspension tune does mean the Outback has a lot of body roll, it still provides excellent grip and rewarding handling for a mid-size SUV. The long-travel suspension that makes the Outback so adept off-road contributes to its excellent on-road ride quality, too. We couldn’t resist putting it to the test, taking it down some paths that were surely gnarlier than most sensible owners would ever do and the Outback conquered it all without protest. While most of Subaru’s competitors have caught on to the trend of making their rather pedestrian SUVs look more butch by adding all-terrain tires and body cladding, the Outback has legitimate off-roading chops, putting its elevated ride height and well-sorted, full-time all-wheel drive to great effect. Behind the Wheel: New Subaru Outback Horsepower & Performance

The headlights are bit squintier, the grille opening slightly more agape, and the plastic cladding around the wheel arches, now expanded in the interest of greater protection when driving off the beaten path. Photo: Jeff Wilsonīuyers appreciate that the Outback doesn’t look like every other mid-size SUV out there, and as a result, Subaru’s given the 2023 models only modest visual updates. Subaru SUV with Refreshed Styling 2023 Subaru Outback. (seatbacks folded)Ĭargo width between wheel housings: 43.3 in. Outback interior dimension key specs: Head room (f/r): 40.1 / 39.1 in.

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The Outback is known for receiving top safety ratings, and Subaru has added a new mono-lens camera to the dual-camera set up in their celebrated EyeSight active driver aid suite that allows for greater effectiveness of its sensors in a wider range of conditions. The controls are dominated by the large, vertically-oriented screen, but it’s easy to operate and worked well during our testing.

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Apple CarPlay is now wirelessly connected only ( Android Auto remains hard-wired).Īlthough small fixes, they’re indicative of the fine-tuning that Subaru does to keep the Outback competitive against other mid-size, five-passenger sport utility vehicles. The change simplifies operation and prevents a multi-step process to operate those functions that had owners of earlier models up-in-arms.įaster USB-C charge ports have been added to complement the USB-A ports, and firmware updates can now happen remotely rather than needing a dealer visit.

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Most notable is the reconfiguration of the bottom of the 11.6-inch touch screen to include a series of digital ‘hard buttons’ for frequently-used features including heated seat activation and the climate controls.

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