Introducing the new and upgraded 2023 Subaru Outback. With a refreshed exterior design featuring even more rugged good looks, extra safety from enhanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and the convenience of available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ – along with the all-terrain capability of its standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive – the 2023 Outback is ready to take you on your greatest adventures yet.
Outback Wilderness
The 2023 Outback Wilderness takes the legendary capability of the Outback farther than ever. Trail-ready upgrades let you reach the places you could only dream about, and its tough, bold style looks like nothing else on the mountain. Because it’s an Outback, you know you can trust it to get you to the end of the trail and back – over and over again.
Outback Wilderness
Engineered for real off-road fun, the 2023 Outback Wilderness delivers loads of capability upgrades inside and out. The confident traction of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is improved even further with enhanced dual-function X-MODE. A 260-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine, re-tuned drivetrain gearing, increased ground clearance, and water-repellent StarTex upholstery are just the beginning of its summit-conquering features.
Outback Wilderness
The Outback Wilderness pushes everything further, and that includes style. Rugged, blacked-out exterior trim and cladding protect against trail hazards as well as showcase its ready-for-anything spirit. Matte black-finish off-road wheels set the tough foundation of its practical design. Anodized Copper-finish accents and trim hide functional features like dual front and rear tow points and extend to the interior, where they highlight durable, high-quality cabin materials.
Outback Wilderness
The places your Outback Wilderness will take you are the places where you need equipment you can trust. Good thing Subaru is the Most Trusted Brand eight years running, according to Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com
Capability
The standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system in the 2023 Outback is designed to optimize traction in snow, rain, on bad roads, or even when there’s no road at all. It constantly evaluates acceleration, braking, and cornering in real time to continuously deliver power to all four wheels. If a wheel slips, power is instantaneously transferred to the wheels that have the most grip.
With its exceptionally balanced layout, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers a solid connection with the road and an engaged, responsive drive. The entire system lies along the centerline of the vehicle, balancing weight distribution between the two sides to help provide optimal performance and control.
With gas mileage up to 32 MPG** and almost 600 miles of driving range
Capability
With up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE, the Outback can take you almost anywhere. X-MODE works by optimizing the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces and Hill Descent Control gives you extra stability and confidence when descending more difficult grades.
X-MODE standard on: All trims
Dual-function X-MODE standard on: Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness
Capability
The standard direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine delivers 182 horsepower and impressive mileage around town with its Auto Start-Stop Technology. Paired with a Lineartronic CVT, it can reach up to 32 MPG highway with almost 600 miles of range
Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER engine standard on: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring
Direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine standard on: Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
Capability
With up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity and an available accessory trailer hitch, the 2023 Outback lets you bring all the bikes, kayaks, or other gear you need to make your adventures even better.
Standard on: Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
The Safest Outback Yet
The Outback features upgraded standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology for 2023, which acts like an extra set of eyes on the road and, if need be, an extra foot on the brake when you drive
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
The Safest Outback Yet
The 2023 Outback features a state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver
Optional on: Limited
Standard on: Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT
The 2023 Outback features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on: Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
Available on: Premium
Reverse Automatic Braking standard on: Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
Available on: Onyx Edition, Wilderness
Smart Rear-View Mirror standard on: Touring, Touring XT
STARLINK Safety and Security
Standard on: Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
The Safest Outback Yet
The 2023 Outback is built on the Subaru Global Platform, which uses high-strength steel for enhanced crash safety, long-lasting quality, and a quieter cabin. The Outback also features eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position, and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame as standard equipment to help provide all-around impact protection.
Interior
The 2023 Outback is a 5-seater SUV that features newly upgraded comfort and convenience for every passenger. The available 12-way power front driver’s seat now includes a four-way power lumbar adjustment. The front seats also feature redesigned cargo pockets that offer more organizational options. Front and back passengers have newly available USB-C charging ports in addition to the traditional USB-A ports for future device compatibility. In back, the rear gate now has an available integrated LED lamp that helps illuminate cargo as well as the area behind the Outback. There’s also available soft, genuine Nappa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel for a premium experience on every trip.
The 2023 Outback gives you up to 109 cubic feet of roomy passenger comfort in both the front and rear seats. It's a five-seater SUV with more passenger space than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Jeep Grand Cherokee
Interior
For the first time on an Outback vehicle, the 2023 Outback features a SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system with available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
11.6-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ standard on: Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
Interior
The Harman Kardon premium audio system captures detail-rich acoustics through enhanced sound control and superior high sound output. At the heart of the system lies a high-performance 8-Channel class-D amplifier pumping out 576 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s 12-speaker sound system – including a dedicated center channel speaker and subwoofer. Harman’s Clari-Fi™ Technology restores and corrects audio fidelity, resulting in musical reproduction that sounds clearer, crisper, and more dynamic.
Standard on: Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT
Exterior
The 2023 Outback has an updated look featuring a restyled grille, headlights, and fog lights – all wrapped in a dramatic new high-contrast front fascia. The wheels showcase a powerful new design and are set off with new protective cladding for the perfect mix of distinctive style and adventure-ready practicality.
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
Exterior
Standard raised roof rails provide additional versatility for equipment like kayaks, bikes, skis, and cargo carriers, and the integrated crossbars can fold away when not in use for maximum efficiency. Plus, built-in tie-downs give you even more flexibility and make it easier to secure your cargo.
Standard on: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
The 2023 Outback Onyx Edition and Onyx Edition XT
A bold, sophisticated take on Outback style, the updated Onyx Edition lets you select a naturally aspirated direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine or a 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine. Standard dual-function X-MODE optimizes the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces. The exterior features unique design accents including black-finish alloy wheels, mirrors, and rear badging. Inside, the theme continues with two-tone StarTex water-repellent upholstery and green stitching.
Outback Onyx Edition
For 2023, the Onyx Edition gives you even more options. Choose the naturally aspirated direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine delivering 182 horsepower or take the direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine with 260 horsepower, 277 pound-feet of torque, and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity.