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Key specifications
- 2,700 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- Regular Unleaded H-4
- Engine Type
- 26 City / 32 Hwy
- MPG
- 182 hp
- Horsepower
- 176 @ 4400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 182 @ 5800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 2.5 L/152
- Displacement
- Regular Unleaded H-4
- Engine Type
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear
- 270 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- 2,700 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- 2,700 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
- 3,641 lbs
- Base Curb Weight
- Standard
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 150
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- 12 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Notable features
Five-seat mid-size wagon
2.5-liter or turbo 2.4-liter flat-four engine
Continuously variable automatic transmission
All-wheel drive standard
Engine
176 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
182 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152 Displacement
Regular Unleaded H-4 Engine Type
Suspension
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
Weight & Capacity
270 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,700 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,700 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,641 lbs Base Curb Weight
270 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
2,700 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs Total Option Weight
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
Safety
Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®
Electrical
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Spacious interior
Off-road capability
Solid fuel economy
Many standard active-safety features
Cargo space
The bad
Modest acceleration with standard four-cylinder
Some quirky infotainment commands and menus
Inconsistent lane departure warning system
Jumpy X-Mode acceleration off-road
Most recent
My 2023 XT Limited is the 3rd Outback I've owned.
My 2023 XT Limited is the 3rd Outback I've owned. The first two were 2017/2019 Touring trim with a 2.5 non-turbo 4 cyl. We upgraded so we could tow but soon found out that the 2023 XT has insufficient transmission cooling for our little trailer (2,000lbs dry, car is rated for 3500 lbs). When asked, Subaru says the car wasn't
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
Air Does Not Work
Purchased new in January 2023. Has been in for the same repairs 3 times for air not working. Each time they replace the cockpit control unit and it still doesn't work. The only time is does work is when it is above 87 degrees and has been sitting outside all day in the sun.
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2023 Subaru Outback base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
18.5%
Risk of rollover
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