2024 Subaru Outback - 18 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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What is the Outback?
Well it’s kind of a raised wagon
It existed before the Forester and was more of a car-height wagon
Now it rides on stilts and kind of blurs the line with the Forester
AWD standard
Classic Subaru stuff like symmetrical AWD
Active torque vectoring
And CVT
Engine
Two engine options
2.5 n/a boxer 4
182 hp
176 lbft
28 mpg combined
Most people will get this engine
2.4T boxer 4 from the WRX
260 hp
277 lbft
Same as the Ascent from the other week
25 mpg combined
OR 23 for the wilderness with it’s lift and tires
Hybrid
No hybrid
No PHEV
Looks
Revisions were a year or two ago
A more sculpted grille
The black cladding fangs that come into the grille
Adaptive LEDs as standard
Auto high beams
LED fogs standard
Alpine green is pretty awesome
8.7 in of clearance
Same as ascent
9.5 in wilderness
Wheel cladding and side skirts
Outback on rear door sill
Crabby grabby taillights
Only the running lights are LED
Hidden exhaust
Roof rails
Standard
Trunk
Powered
Part of a $1400 package
Over 32 cu ft
Over 75 cuft
Nice and BIG
Seats fold from rear
Netted side pockets
Towing
2700 lbs non-turbo
3500 lbs turbo
Rear seats
Nice and spacious for 6 footers
2 level Heated option
Chargers
Pockets
Sunroof
Power sunroof part of 3k package
No pano option at all
Say its because people put stuff on the roof anyway
Front seats
Java brown and black the only int color options
Heated and cooled seats available
Heated steering wheel
Only for Onyx [XT], touring, and wilderness
Interior/Build
Loads of storage
Weird 2 level center console - useless aww
Great materials
Leathers padded
Easily the nicest Subaru I’ve been in
Cluster
No full digital cluster
Just TFT
No HUD
Infotainment
11.6 in screen
Premium trims and up
Wireless ACP
Harmon Kardon is nice
NO 360 camera option
BUT 180 degree front camera for offroading
Resolution is terrible
Safety
Eyesight is standard
Eyeball watcher is really annoying
BSM like Audi on mirror
Offroad
X mode Standard here
Hill descent standard here
That 180 degree camera
AWD
Little things
Still has AUX jack
Full size spare for ONYX and a couple others
Removeable cupholder risers
Passenger dash shelf is nice
Paddle shifters on a CVT lol
Digi rear view mirror
No wireless charger…?
Trans tunnel eats into footwell
So padded center console
Sharkfin antenna gets hexagon texture from WRX
Harmon Kardon is very nice
Price
Starting 29k
Touring XT starts 42,795
As tested 44k w/ delivery

[dwnshft]

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[onetimer]

As an owner of two OB's, my advice to new buyers is to skip the package upgrade (#34) on the Limited that gets you the moonroof (which always fail or leak in time), the nanny system that watches your eyes and constantly reminds you to watch the road (driver distraction system) and the built in Nav (who needs that anymore). You'll save over $2k and have everything you need, and more.

[Mattube]

Was looking to replace our aging 2012 Ford Focus with a Mazda 6 wagon as we needed a car with more space. At the last minute, I saw a Subaru Outback and decided to take it for a test drive. From that moment I was convinced that this was the car for me.
My wife has spinal issues and uses a Rollater (Wheeled Walker) to get around. When we looked at the outback, we found that we could fit her folded walker in the back and still have loads of room without having to drop the back seat (As we had to in the Ford). Also, the ride height is perfect for her to get in and out of the car without having to climb or bend down to get in.
This car has been a real game changer for us and I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

[FranHershey]

Love my 24 Touring. You are spot on about the interior, so comfortable and luxurious. This car is a dream to drive on road trips. I wish they had a hybrid.

[drn]

I got the 24 Outback Onyx. Absolutely love it. I live in northern Wisconsin and this winter it was rock solid in the snow.

[frankpoperowitzmusic]

I traded a Crosstrek Wilderness for an 24 Onyx XT. I couldn't turn down the deal they were running and man I am glad I didn't! The 2.4 T is just a monster compared to the 2.5. I liked the CTW but I love the Outback! I got 31 MPGs on a 500 mile trip I took as soon as I got it. It's cool having a lifted AWD Turbo Wagon. Amazing machine!

[jgill]

Like most reviews you fail to highlight the rear seats reclining feature. The divots in the cladding below the doors is to allow the back of your legs more clearance when entering or exiting the car to avoid dirt and make it just more ergonomically pleasing.

[adriancooper]

I don't have the Onyx Addition, I've got a 2016 Outback Limited.
It's a tough vehicle.
This is my second one that has broken 260, 000 miles!!!

[DavGreg]

The XT version of the Outback Onyx gives you most everything you see here but the StarTex upholstery - better than leather and no ventilated seats (good). It also gives you a full size spare tire mounted on an alloy wheel that matches the others.
I have had 2 of these from the current generation a 2021 Onyx XT and a 2024 same trim after the technology upgrade. When fully broken in you can get much better than quoted fuel economy. A 4, 000 mile trip last year in the 2021 yielded about 34 MPG and that was included every driving type from flat to mountains, city and interstate and paved and gravel or dirt roads.

[andythomas]

Thank you for the review. The slot in the centre armrest is a CD player which holds 6 CDs :-)

[rockymarquiss]

I think the idea for the storage you mention at 8:14 is to put your cell phone if you plug in to charge or just want to lay it down.

[shadowhound]

I was thinking about getting a Camry 2025 but I hate the ground clearance. I also don’t want to break a rim on the first pothole. I also am tall so I need headroom but the Camry with a moonroof only has 37 inches. I am thinking about an outback because I dig the wagon look.

[tf]

Divots are to allow your calves to rest when you sit down and get ready to enter... less pressure

[Martin-ebc]

I have the Touring XT here in Australia. The 2 tone interior is only available here in the naturally aspirated Touring trim. Our XT Outback's can tow 2400kg (5280 lbs.) braked, not why there is such a difference between Australia and US versions. Our Outback's are built in Japan. Power and torque are lower in in Australia. 183kW (245 Hp) and 350 Nm(258 ft/lbs.). We have to use 95 RON fuel (gas).

[rockymarquiss]

Having gauges are nice as you can get what you need at a glance - the digital is a nice enhancement but I wouldn't want it to replace the gauges.

[DennisWurster]

@0:52 Uh "the air comes in here" (tilts up).... well, no. The air for the *intercooler* comes in there, but the air for the engine comes in the front and goes over the the airbox in the front passenger-side corner, where the air filter is.

[minnybiker]

Very happy with my '23 Limited 2.5L. occasionally wish I had gotten the turbo, but wasn't in the budget, so I'm happy I didn't overspend.

[FrankXYZ]

When the turbo fails eventually, can it be removed efficiently and can I still drive without it?

[cotter]

Please note that the manual says 3500 lbs towing with trailer brakes, 1000 lbs without. It's rather misleading they advertise it at 3500 lbs. I bought mine on that assumption, and needed to equip my trailer with brakes to fulfill Subaru's requirements. In Canada, those brakes cost me about $1300. I do love my vehicle though. Very smooth, good acceleration and better than expected gas mileage. Mine is same color as the 1 reviewed too.

[garypolonetsky]

You mention the 2 cameras, when i use my fwd camera its mainly to make sure i do not hit something...so yes it is clear enough for me.