2023 Subaru Outback Review | Interior, Features, & Technology Available
Join the legions of outdoor enthusiasts who love the Subaru Outback wagon for its looks, driving dynamics, and on- and off-road capabilities. All but the Wilderness trim received design updates in 2023, which you can explore in person at McLaughlin Subaru.
Learn about the 2023 Subaru Outback in this review and on our trims page, then search our Outback inventory, check out our current lease and finance offers, and schedule a test drive by contacting us at (309) 726-4684 or stopping by our dealership in Moline, IL.
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2023 Subaru Outback Exterior Design
Beloved for its ruggedly individualistic, utility-minded appeal, the 2023 Subaru Outback wagon is ready to help you forge ahead on intrepid adventures, persevere through challenging weekday commutes, and head into the backwoods for a nature-loving getaway ― always prepared and definitely in style.
Whether it’s the off-road-ready Wilderness trim that catches your eye or the luxurious Nappa leather upholstery you love on the Touring trim, there’s a Subaru Outback to suit your needs.
Exterior features and details that define the look and feel of the 2023 Subaru Outback include:
- Keyless access
- Hands-free power rear gate
- 8.7-in. ground clearance ― 9.5 inches on Wilderness trim
- LED steering-responsive headlights
- LED fog lights
- 17- or 18-in. aluminum-alloy wheels and all-season tires
- 17-in. matte black aluminum-alloy off-road wheels and Yokohama® GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires (Wilderness)
- Black, Crystal Black Silica, or satin chrome-finish folding side mirrors
- Body-color or body-color with chrome insert door handles
- Raised roof rails or reinforced roof rails to hold a rooftop tent (Wilderness)
- Anti-glare hood design (Wilderness)
- Rear windshield wiper with or without a rear wiper de-icer
- Available Thule® bike or cargo carriers
- Available portable step
- Available pet ramp
2023 Subaru Outback Interior Features & Technology
Find what you need to enjoy the ride while you’re traveling in the new Subaru Outback. Get quick and easy access to your favorite podcasts, news programs, and music through one of three multitouch SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia systems. With available Wi-Fi® connectivity, your kids or traveling companions can stream a movie or keep up with their social life during long road trips.
When it comes to advanced comfort and support, the 2023 Subaru Outback features whiplash-reducing front seats that help protect your head and neck and minimize the impact of a whiplash injury should a crash occur. Do you tend to drive long distances? An innovative DriverFocus® distraction mitigation system leverages facial recognition technology to help keep fatigue in check when you’re behind the wheel.
Other interior features include:
- Power tilt/sliding glass moonroof
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift handles
- Cloth, StarTex® water repellent, leather-trimmed, or Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Two-position driver’s seat and power mirror memory
- Heated, ventilated, power-adjustable front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Reclining, 60/40-split, flat-folding rear seatbacks
- Single- or dual-zone climate control system
- Navigation
- USB-C input and USB-A charging parts
- LATCH system for child seat mounting
- Tire pressure monitoring system
2023 Subaru Outback Engine & Performance
Choose between two levels of performance on the 2023 Outback. Energetic SUBARU BOXER® engines join to a Lineartronic® continuously variable transmission (CVT) ― for enhanced efficiency and drivability ― and the Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive system with traction-enhancing X-MODE®. The Onyx Edition trim upgrades to dual-function X-MODE that features snow/dirt and deep snow/mud modes, while the Wilderness trim comes equipped with advanced X-MODE that also features these drive modes as well as low and medium-to-high speed functions.
Maximum towing capacity on the 2023 Subaru Outback is 2,700 pounds ― 3,500 pounds when you choose the Wilderness or an XT trim.
Engines | 2.5L direct injection four-cylinder | 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder |
Horsepower | 182 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 76 lb.-ft. | 277 lb.-ft. |
Fuel Economy (MPG) | 26 city/32 hwy | 22 city/29 hwy |
Trim Availability | Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring | Onyx Edit XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT |
2023 Subaru Outback Cargo Space & Dimensions
Offering seating capacity for five people, the 2023 Outback is ideal for transporting the family or loading up your gear when it’s time to head out to destinations unknown. Inside, handy storage solutions like a removable cargo area tray, available cargo nets, and a cargo area underfloor storage area help you better transport spill-able items or hide away valuables when you’re away from home.
Cargo volume on the 2023 Subaru Outback measures 32.6 cubic feet that expands to 75.6 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats down.
2023 Subaru Outback Trim Levels
- 2023 Subaru Outback Base
- 2023 Subaru Outback Premium
- 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
- 2023 Subaru Outback Limited
- 2023 Subaru Outback Touring
- 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
- 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
- 2023 Subaru Outback Limited XT
- 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT
