The new 2023 Subaru Outback will go on sale next year, featuring some upgrades. This model offers rugged styling, standard all-wheel drive, and a fantastic interior. Like the outgoing version, the new model will continue to be visually more a station wagon rather than an SUV.
For 2023, we don’t expect seismic changes to the Outback lineup, but some usual modifications will happen. Despite exterior and interior changes, the Outback lineup will continue to use the same flat-four-cylinder engines. As standard, the Outback is powered by a 2.5-liter engine producing 183 horses, while 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter can be got only optionally.
2023 Subaru Outback Facelift
The Subaru Outback is still fresh from a complete redesign that happened last year. So, we don’t expect seismic changes in 2023. From information that we got, some small usual modifications will be visible on the front fascia, including revised grille, hood and headlights.
However, the highlight is definitively the all-new Wildnerness trim. This model will look more attractive than the regular model, and it will sit on a raised suspension. The manufacturer also fitted it with chunkier Yokohama all-terrain tires, and the Wildnerness model also has a roof rack capable of supporting 700 pounds.
Interior Upgrades
Like the outgoing model, the 2023 Subaru Outback will share much of its interior with the Legacy model. In general, both models have comfortable accommodations and plenty of quality materials. On top of that, the manufacturer filled this SUV with many amenities, even the base model. Every Outback has dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and copious USB ports.
Moreover, you can still get upscale features optionally such as a 11.6-inch vertically oriented touchscreen, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and power-adjustable front-passenger seat. Compared to the previous generation, the new Outback offers an extra 1.4 inches of legroom. Its rear cargo area is 33 cubic feet of space, and it can be expended folding rear seats down. As for the safety and driver assistance features, the Outback as standard offers forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
2023 Subaru Outback Engine Specs
Under the hood, the forthcoming 2023 Subaru Outback will use the same flat-four-cylinder engines as its predecessor. The current Outback is powered by a 2.5-liter engine producing 183 horses. There is also one optional engine that’s more potent, and it consists of a turbocharged 2.4-liter making 260-hp.
Both engines will be mate to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). On top of that, all Subaru Outback models come standard with all-wheel drive system. According to Subaru, the Outback with the standard engine can also tow 2700 pounds, while the turbocharged version can pull around 3500 pounds.
2023 Subaru Outback Price, Release Date
Despite changes and upgrades, the most exciting news is that the Subaru Outback lineup will get a more rugged Wilderness model. This model will reportedly boast extra ground clearance, an upgraded suspension, and some styling enhancements. While the base variant starts at $28,000, the Wilderness costs $10k more.
The Touring XT sits at the top of the range, and it can easily reach $42,000, with some optional features. The sales of the new Outback will likely begin in the second quarter of 2022.
