The 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT Is A Capable Lifted Wagon With Surprising Turbo Power

The #SubaruOutback is the best-selling station wagon in America and even though #Subaru would prefer that you call it an crossover, the latest #OutbackXT was the brand’s best-selling model in 2023 and it gets some welcome changes for 2024 that includes an updated design, improved tech, but the same near perfect practicality in an easy to drive package.

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[theredline]

Happy Monday everyone. Hope you had a great weekend! For a country that supposedly despises station wagons, Subaru managed to sell a little over 160, 000 units in the US in 2023, making this car the best-selling Subaru model, outselling even the Crosstrek and Forester. Who else would like to see other brands more lifted station wagons like this car?

[Weyoun]

Bought the 24 Wilderness, had it for about 7 months now. Never been happier with a purchase ever!

[vedder]

My dream car was a Subaru Outback when I was in my 30's. Since then I've owned two Outbacks(currently on my second). It's still my dream car in my late 40's.

[kyle-qwyx]

I've always been a Toyota guy. During the new vehicle shortage (21/22) I was in need of a new car. Looked at Toyota and could only get quotes well above MSRP, and also wait times.
Called a local Subaru dealer & they told me they don't do mark ups at all. I shopped around and found that to be the case with every single Subaru dealer in my area. Needless to say, I went with a Subaru. The car has been awesome and I now see why they're very popular in my area.

[hellolin]

What Subarus shine is when it snows. I drove my Forster through a mountain snowstorm on the highway. Everyone in front of me is hydro planning including other part time AWD cars. I was driving at 50 mph without anything special turned on easily. When making turns at local roads, with snow, I saw all other cars drift, I turn on X-mode and nothing bad happens, the car grips the road.

[MrChadder]

Just a side note. The Touring trim has acoustic glass to dampen the noise a bit more.

[rogerspalding]

When originally introduced, the Outback was simply a raised Legacy wagon. Sales did so well in America that Subaru eventually discontinued the Legacy wagon. The wagon was always more attractive, but money talks. The fully framed out windows on the doors helped reduce NVH. The turbo is mandatory, to my way of thinking. Subaru has as much, or more, experience in the turbocharging of engines than any manufacturer. For years, it was a very successful participant in the World Rally Challenge. It spent alot of money putting together a partnership with ProDrive which always employed the best drivers, mechanics and engineers. Colin McRae and Richard Burns, sadly both are deceased unrelated to driving, were wildly loved for winning World Championships in Subaru Impreza Turbos. They did more to popularize Subarus in Europe than any ad campaign ever could.

[saltyt.]

Love the Outback Touring XT. As fast as a WRX but much more practical. Hopefully the New York Auto Show will debut the 2025 redesigned Outback with the standard NA motor, the turbo XT model and a hybrid option too, just like the 2026 Forester will have!
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Now we just need the return of the Forester XT!
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[minnybiker]

I have the 23 limited in that color... love it! I wanted the Touring XT, but my budget cut me off at Limited 2.5. still a great car.

[AngieLK]

This is my dream car… currently have a basic model ‘17 Outback- 2nd owner and I love it! Put on 50k miles in 2 years (up to 130k now😅) one day I’ll get a new one 🤞

[keithemerson]

A couple of issues with your review. The rear seats do recline! The lever is hidden by the seat belt, it is located on the outside bolster. Also, you can leave all of the safety systems on, and turn off the beepint alerts.

[andrewbroadfoot]

I love mine. BTW, the back seats “do” recline. The handle is hidden behind where the seat belt lays on the side of the seat

[jeffsena]

I bought a 2024 Outback Limited 2.5 in August. Subaru offered a $2, 000 discount, out the door price of $37, 500. The is my sixth Subaru after switching to a couple of CX 5’s. I must say nicest interior, best ride and quietest Subaru I’ve owned! Mine came with winter mats cargo and back of seat backs protection. Also, wireless charger. Downsides include slow acceleration, loud engine noise with CVT and disappointing MPG. Only get 21.5 in town but 29-30 on highway. Window sticker said EPA city 27, I’ve yet to achieve that! Tom Tom navigation is not very good, switched to Apple Car Play solved that. Overall, very satisfied, but maybe turbo was better option since mpg is what’s claimed!

[jdogsupreme]

been waiting for you to do this review. Glad you did!

[mrdpwr]

I pickup my fully loaded 2023 Touring XT this week.
Low miles, very clean.
I'm almost excited. lol

[brissan]

Bought a outback 24 limited and loved it

[weeklywash]

Finally! An outback review! Love this daily driver

[abr]

I wasn’t even considering the Outback Touring XT until I watched this video. Great job with the overview. I really like this car!

[TheBigBeardedGinger]

You know it surprises me people haven’t played around with the Cruise Control Speed Speed settings. If you set it in the highest setting it has much better throttle response in all driving not just cruise control. It makes a huge difference between the 4 different modes.

[mikegaul]

We are two months and 2, 900 miles into our Cosmic Blue Touring XT. My wife is the primary driver. Very comfortable. About 25 MPG. Love everything except the CVT.