2023 Subaru Outback value and specs: Turbo joins the vary

The turbocharged Subaru Outback XT will probably be in showrooms earlier than the tip of 2022.

Two trims will probably be supplied with the more powerful 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine in Australia: the Sport XT and the Touring XT.

Pricing for the turbocharged Outback kicks off at $52,190 earlier than on-road prices, and stretches to $55,990 earlier than on-roads. Turbocharged fashions are differentiated from naturally-aspirated fashions with twin exhaust pipes, an XT badge, and LED fog lights.

The entrance and rear dampers, together with the entrance springs, have been tweaked on the turbocharged Outback as nicely.

The broader vary now kicks off at $42,690 earlier than on-roads, up $1200.

Together with the turbocharged engine choice, the 2023 Outback vary has gained wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It additionally contains a reworked touchscreen format, a cleaner steering wheel design, and a quicker USB-C port rather than the prevailing USB-A up entrance.

The voice command system can now management the motive force assists, amongst different car capabilities.

Pricing

• 2023 Subaru Outback AWD: $42,690 (+$1200)
• 2023 Subaru Outback AWD Sport: $47,190 (+$1200)
• 2023 Subaru Outback AWD Touring: $50,990 (+$1200)
• 2023 Subaru Outback AWD Sport XT: $52,190
• 2023 Subaru Outback AWD Touring XT: $55,990

All costs exclude on-road prices.

Engines

The Outback is powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine on the base stage, producing 138kW of energy and 245Nm of torque. It’s mated to a continuously-variable transmission and all-wheel drive.

The Outback XT picks up a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, pumping out 183kW of energy and 350Nm of torque. It’s mated to a continuously-variable transmission and all-wheel drive.

Gasoline Financial system

Claimed mixed gasoline financial system for the naturally-aspirated Subaru Outback is 7.3L/100km. The turbocharged mannequin drinks a claimed 9.0L/100km.

The automobile drinks common 91 RON unleaded petrol, and has a 63 litre gasoline tank.

Dimensions

The 2023 Subaru Outback measures 4870mm lengthy, 1875mm extensive, and 1675mm tall with the AWD and Touring’s roof rails mounted.

The automobile’s wheelbase is 2745mm, and the boot house is 522L with the rear seats in place and 1267L with them folded.

Braked towing capability within the XT is 2400kg, up from 2000kg within the common mannequin.

Servicing and Guarantee

Upkeep is required each 12 months or 12,500km within the Outback, and Subaru provides 5 years of capped-price servicing.

Security

The Subaru Outback has a five-star ANCAP security ranking, based mostly on testing carried out in 2021.

It obtained an grownup occupant safety rating of 88 per cent, a baby occupant safety rating of 91 per cent, a weak highway consumer safety rating of 84 per cent, and a security help rating of 96 per cent.

Normal security gear consists of:

• AEB (ahead and reverse) with pedestrian/bicycle owner/junction help
• Autonomous emergency steering
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Driver consideration monitoring
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keep help
• Visitors signal recognition

Normal Tools

The bottom Outback AWD will get:

• 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen infotainment system
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new)
• 4.2-inch journey laptop
• DAB+ digital radio
• Material upholstery
• Physique-coloured mirrors
• Roof rails with built-in cross bars
• Gray 18-inch alloy wheels
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Paddle shifters
• Six-speaker sound system
• 4 cargo hooks within the boot
• Computerized windscreen wipers
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

Opting for the Outback AWD Sport and Outback AWD Sport XT will add over the base model:

• Water repellent sports seat trim
• Heated front seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Front- and side-view cameras
• Black exterior highlights
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Satellite navigation
• Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels

The Outback AWD Touring and Outback AWD Touring XT drop the black exterior highlights but adds:

• Nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with CD player
• Nappa leather upholstery
• Ventilated front seats 
• Manually-adjustable driver’s seat thigh support extender 
• Electric sunroof
• Heated steering wheel
• Silver roof rails with integrated cross bars
• Gloss finish 18-inch alloy wheels
• Black or Ivory/Black interior

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