Go where love takes you.
2023 Outback
Equipped with standard Symmetrical AWD
Go where love takes you.
2023 Outback
Equipped with standard Symmetrical AWD
Highlights
Specs at a Glance
Exterior 360°
Not all colors are available on all trims, additional costs may be incurred based on the color selected.
Interior
2023 Subaru Outback Base
Includes these key features:
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- Raised roof rails with integrated cross bars and tie-downs
- LED fog lights
2023 Subaru Outback Premium
Includes these key features:
- SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
- 10-way power driver's seat
- All-Weather Package
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
Includes these key features:
- StarTex® water-repellent uphostery
- 18-inch black finish alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
2023 Subaru Outback Limited
Includes these key features:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- Harman Kardon® premium audio system
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- 8-way power front passenger seat
2023 Subaru Outback Touring
Includes these key features:
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Ventilated front seats
2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
Includes these key features:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
- 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
Includes these key features:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- Raised suspension with 9.5 inches of ground clearance
- 17-inch matte black-finish wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires
- Unique front and rear bumpers with integrated tow points and extended lower cladding
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery and anodized copper-finish interior accents
- High-capacity fixed roof rails
2023 Subaru Outback Limited XT
Includes these key features:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT
Includes these key features:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Power folding mirrors
- 180-degree Front-View Monitor
Reasons to Love Outback
Advanced Capability
Find your new favorite places in a versatile, capable 2023 Outback. With standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 32 MPG**, you’ll always be able to reach the next adventure. It delivers better handling, improved efficiency, and a quicker response to road conditions than competitors’ optional systems. In fact, the 2023 Subaru Outback features standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance, a combination the Honda Passport, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Edge can’t match[3]
Safe and Secure
The Outback is outfitted with a full suite of state-of-the-art technologies to keep you and your passengers safe, like standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology[4] and the available DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System[5]. These advanced active safety features have helped Subaru earn more IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than Honda, Toyota, or Hyundai brands since 2013 as of September 2022[19].
Built for the Road Ahead
The time-tested durability and quality engineering of the Outback mean you can count on it mile after mile, trip after trip. In fact, 97% of Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today[4], more than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Hyundai Santa Fe.
Adventure looks good.
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
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.
Explore Outback WildernessAdventurous Capability
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.
Rugged Styling
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.
Trustworthy
The places your Outback Wilderness will take you are the places where you need equipment you can trust. Good thing 96% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today[7]. So no matter how far you go, you'll always have the confidence to find a new level of adventure.
Capability
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
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.
Stability and Control
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.
Fuel Efficiency and Durability
With gas mileage up to 32 MPG** and almost 600 miles of driving range[8], the 2023 Outback is exceptionally efficient. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has demonstrated its durability and low maintenance over four decades of owner-tested Subaru vehicles so you can be confident your Outback will keep taking you farther year after year.
Up to 9.5 Inches of Ground Clearance and X-MODE®
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
Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER Engines
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[8]. A 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine is also available, providing 277 pound-feet of torque for extra power and exciting daily driving.
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
3,500-Pound Towing Capacity[9]
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
Upgraded EyeSight ® Driver Assist Technology
Subaru EyeSight
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[4]. EyeSight includes a number of advanced active safety systems to protect you and your family on every drive. Automatic Emergency Steering, an all-new feature for the 2023 Outback, can help you avoid a collision by providing automatic steering and pre-collision braking support if it determines there’s enough space to intervene [10].
Pre-Collision Braking
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking[11] helps avoid or reduce frontal impacts by alerting you and applying full braking force in emergency situations. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to help minimize the possible impact force and frontal impact damage.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering[12] adds extra convenience and safety on every trip. Just choose the distance you want to keep from the car in front of you and it can take some of the stress out of everyday driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while maintaining a safe distance ahead.
Subaru DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
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[13]. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy[5]. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror position.
Optional on: Limited
Standard on: Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT
All-Around Awareness Technologies
The 2023 Outback features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection[14] system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert[14] helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you back up. With available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you[15]. A new Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and HomeLink® is available to give you a wide-angle view of objects behind you.
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
SUBARU STARLINK Safety and Security
STARLINK Safety and Security[16] offers an array of connected services to help keep you and your Outback safe whether you're in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident, and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Outback is always ready and comfortable[17].There are also STARLINK Concierge services for personal assistance with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments.
Standard on: Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
Explore STARLINK Safety and Security
Crash Protection for Every Passenger
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
Designed for Comfort
The 2023 Outback 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.
Cargo and Passenger Space
The 2023 Outback gives you up to 109 cubic feet of roomy passenger comfort in both the front and rear seats. That’s more passenger space than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Jeep Grand Cherokee[3]. Even full of passengers, you still get 32.6 cubic feet of cargo space. The available cargo area release levers make it even easier to fold the rear seats down, giving you up to 75.6 cubic feet of volume to haul more gear. Loading all that cargo is even easier with the available Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, which allows automatic opening even when your arms are full and lets you close and lock the entire vehicle with a single touch of the gate button.
SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
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[18]. Now it’s even easier to view and control your navigation, music, podcasts, and other content and apps without needing to plug in your smartphone. A high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen is also available for intuitive control of your entertainment and navigation. Wireless Bluetooth® pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content.
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
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
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
Ruggedly Restyled Exterior Design
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.
Standard Raised Roof Rails with Tie-Downs
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
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.
SUBARU BOXER Engines
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.
18-Inch Alloy Wheels
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels feature a gloss black finish and give the Onyx Edition a confident and composed foundation.
Water-Repellent StarTex Interior
The Onyx Edition cabin surrounds you in StarTex upholstery that’s water-repellent and hard-wearing to withstand countless adventures.
Dual-Function X-MODE
With standard dual-function X-MODE, the Onyx Edition can optimize the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with settings for snow/dirt and deep snow/mud – so you get maximum traction in almost any condition.