The 2024 Subaru Outback Continues to Deliver | MotorWeek Road Test

In a world that’s SUV crazy, it’s easy to forget that the @Subaru Outback has been delivering capable and comfortable all-weather and all-road capabilities to adventure-loving Americans for years. In fact, it’s now well into its 6th generation. So, it’s time for us to check in with the latest #Outback and find out what’s new. #SubaruOutback #Subaru

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[george-nggj]

Subaru and decent tires = unstoppable in weather

[mikegordon]

I went from a beater 92 GMC pickup to a 24 Outback Touring XT, it is an awesome car. Only 13000 miles, still on honeymoon. I use just about any excuse to go for a drive. Slept in it on a west coast road trip, plenty of room.

[lsfd]

Gotta love MotorWeek still chuggin along with John Davis at the helm still. Always watched this show as a kid in the 80's and now I'm 52. Miss the late Pat Goss's segment though.

[GetOffMyyLawn]

I have owned 2005 Outback, 2013 Outback, and just got the 2024. It is not the most exciting car... but for a family that does not want a minivan or huge suv, it should considered. If you have young drivers in your house, there is no better car for them to drive in my opinion. The EyeSight system works really well, and if you get the blind spot alerting, the car will attempt to steer out of the lane to avoid a rear end collision if the lane is clear. The only compliant I have so far is the engine start/stop feature... it works, but is a little too "unrefined" on restart.

[Honestandtruth]

I'm glad you are still around for Motor week like it used to be...👍❤️👍

[chuckwalla]

How times have changed.
In the early days, John used to call 11-second 0-60 cars fast. Now the 6-second sprint doesn't 'feel fast'.

[Beyondesp]

I have a 24 touring xt and really enjoy it ! Great car, super comfortable.

The infotainment system is a little laggy but the car it replaced had no system so its better than that one.

I wish the autodimming side mirrors was standard for the touring package but it isnt and its easily forggoten because they have an autodimming rearview mirror.

[gianmariavolonte]

I think of all the car review channels out there, Motorweek is still one of my favorites. Short, sweet and to the point of things that really matter.

[ErelasInglor]

Minus the required use of the Infotainment jumbo screen that wreaks havoc on the safety ratings, this car would have been first in its class. Wish Subaru would have heeded the warnings by consumers and auto experts on minimizing the use of touch screen applications in autos, they could have kept their safety ratings higher then. 😢

[louiskadetsky]

A minute's worth of commentary/feedback about the use-ability of Outback's controls & touchscreen etc would be helpful.

[rightlanehog]

We look forward to seeing how the upcoming Crown Signia competes with upper trims of the Outback.🤩

[dansturgis]

I have owned two Outbacks (2010 and 2017) and except for a battery that died in the second one a few weeks after I bought it, I have never had any repairs...just required maintenance. The battery was replace free of charge. They are great in the snow and get decent gas mileage (I have had the normal aspirated versions). Power is adequate, but not outstanding. Comfortable, safe and efficient automobile with good capacity.

[ilanier]

I have a '22 Outback Wilderness and it's soooo good. I previously had a '16 MB GLA and the Outback is much more comfortable, spacious, and powerful.

[saltyt.]

Love my Outback XT!
Fast as a WRX with room for the wife and kids plus huge storage!
The redesigned 2025 Outback should be coming soon. Let’s hope they do it justice and a powerful hybrid option would be nice too.

[macmichaelhenson-rogers]

Love my 23 Limited XT! The infotainment is a little laggy in its first 20-40 seconds of startup, but so is my computer, so… yeah. Not a big deal and a simple system for anyone to jump in my car and figure out.

[MrApplesaucestuff]

did they fix battery draining issue and windshield cracking mode?

[doug]

1:23 - Mr. Davis is correct. It's a wagon. Outback buyers lie to themselves if they believe the marketing.

[md-crab]

Just test drove one everything is on the big screen no knobs for the controls keeping my 09 for now

[TheRastari]

First subaru ever worked on was a GL10 4 door Lubbock, Texass backwards

[gogutzy]

too bad they didn't offer a 2 step height adjustable suspension (at least manually), for on and off road driving...