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The 2023 Outback gets a restyled exterior design, accommodating cabin space and a revamped suite of technologies for additional awareness and safety on the road.
With its higher ground clearance, all-terrain drivability, enormous cargo capacity and family-friendly amenities, the Outback is well-suited for autumn travel.
Under the Hood
Engine options are a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine that generates 182 hp and 176 Ib-ft of torque and a 2.4-liter turbo engine powered by 260 hp and 277 Ib-ft of torque.
All 2023 Outback models are paired with a Lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission featuring an 8-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters.
Fuel mileage on the 2.4 liter engine is estimated at 23/30 mpg for city/highway driving and has a 3,500-lb towing capacity. The largest capacity ever offered. An optional 2.5-liter engine delivers up to 33 mpg and has a range of up to 600 miles on a single tank of fuel.
Comfort and Convenience
Standard Outback features include a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth connectivity, an audio system with 4-speakers and twin USB ports.
Other trims offer Wi-Fi hotspot navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 11.6-inch tablet-like center information display, roof rails with integrated crossbars and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
The 2023 Outback provides a cargo capacity of 33 cubic feet, increasing to 75.7 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. Loading cargo is simpler with an optional Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, which allows automatic open and lock of the entire vehicle with a single touch of the gate button.
Safety
The 2023 Outback is built on the Subaru Global Platform, which uses high-strength steel for enhanced crash safety. It is also fitted with eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame for 360 impact protection.
Subaru’s EyeSight Safety System is standard on all Outback models and includes:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear-Cross Traffic Alert
- Emergency Evasive Steering
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Lane Keep Assist
- Pre-Collision Braking
- Rear Park Assist System
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