The New 2024 Subaru Outback

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 590 miles of driving range, the 2024 Outback is an exceptionally fuel-efficient SUV. 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 is a midsize SUV that 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 Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), it can reach up to 32 MPG highway with almost 590 miles of range. 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

With up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity and an available accessory trailer hitch, the 2024 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

Pre-Collision Braking

Automatic Pre-Collision Braking 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 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.

All-Around Awareness Technologies

The 2024 Outback features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert 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. A 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: Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
Available on: Wilderness
Smart Rear-View Mirror standard on: Touring, Touring XT

SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security

STARLINK Safety and Security 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. 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

Subaru DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System

The 2024 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. 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. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate control settings, and outside mirror position.

Optional on: Limited
Standard on: Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT

Crash Protection for Every Passenger

The 2024 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.

Passenger and Cargo Space

The 2024 Outback is a midsize SUV that gives you up to 109 cubic feet of roomy passenger comfort in both the front and rear seats. It’s a 5-seater SUV with more passenger space than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 a cinch 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™

The 2024 Outback features a SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia system with available wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, which lets you 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: Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT

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

SUBARU BOXER Engines

The Onyx Edition gives you options when it comes to power. 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.

Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

The 2024 Outback Wilderness is built around the time- and trail-tested capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which features a balanced design to create uniform stability and deliver an optimal distribution of power for maximum traction in virtually any weather, road, or trail condition.

Off-Road Wheels with All-Terrain Tires and Full-Size Spare

Standard 17-inch matte-black-finish alloy off-road wheels and all-terrain Yokohama GEOLANDAR® tires provide improved performance in even the toughest trail conditions. A full-size spare is hidden below the cargo area for extra peace of mind when you’re out on the trail.

Standard Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® Engine and Revised Gearing

Outback Wilderness features a standard 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine that delivers 277 pound-feet of torque and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity. The drivetrain features revised transmission gearing and a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed climbing – up to a 40% grade.

9.5 Inches of Ground Clearance with Front Skid Plate, Improved Angles, and Enhanced X-MODE®

With an elevated ground clearance of 9.5 inches and a standard front skid plate, you can take the Outback Wilderness into rougher terrain. The front and rear bumpers have been designed for improved approach and departure angles so you can easily clear larger obstacles. The dual-function X-MODE has also been upgraded and re-tuned, with settings for dirt/snow and deep snow/mud that allow additional wheel slip to power through adverse conditions.

Daring by Design

With its protective cladding, blacked-out trim, matte black-finish wheels, and an aggressive new front bumper and grille design for 2024, there’s no mistaking the Outback Wilderness. Unique Anodized Copper-finish accents add a contrasting touch of style against the available Geyser Blue paint – exclusive to Wilderness family vehicles. The extra lift and off-road-ready approach and departure angles leave no doubt that this Outback was born for the trail.

Reinforced Roof Rails

The reinforced roof rails are set off with Anodized Copper-finish accents and are able to support the weight of a roof tent so you can quickly turn the Outback Wilderness into your comfortable expedition basecamp.

Anti-Glare Hood Design

The Outback Wilderness features a unique matte black hood decal to help reduce glare.

Comfort in the Wild

No matter how rough the trail gets, you’ll enjoy all the roomy comforts inside the Outback Wilderness cabin. Contrast stitching and Anodized Copper-finish accents add an extra layer of style to the advanced StarTex® upholstery lining the interior. There are convenient and thoughtful features throughout that can make every adventure easier, including an LED cargo lamp to help you find gear and a heated steering wheel for year-round comfort.

Water-Repellent StarTex® Upholstery

The Outback Wilderness isn’t just rugged on the outside. The interior is protected with durable StarTex® water-repellent upholstery featuring a textured honeycomb design.

Flexible Fold-Down Rear Seating

Get the flexibility to create even more cargo space with 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks that feature protective seat-back material to stand up to wear and tear from passengers, pets, and gear.

SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with Standard 11.6-inch Touchscreen

The 2024 Outback Wilderness features a standard STARLINK Multimedia system with an 11.6-inch touchscreen plus wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Wireless Bluetooth® pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content.

Harman Kardon® Premium Audio

The Harman Kardon premium audio system – a new feature for the 2024 Outback Wilderness – 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 EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology

The 2024 Outback Wilderness safety features include standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you when you’re swaying outside your lane. The Automatic Pre-Collision Braking feature can apply full braking force and bring you to a complete stop in emergency situations. EyeSight and other safety features in the Outback Wilderness have been calibrated to match its increased ground clearance and extensive off-road upgrades.

Quality Engineering for Long-Lasting Value

You and your Outback Wilderness are going to have a lot of adventures together. Of all the Outback long-lasting SUVs sold in the past 10 years, 97% are still on the road today – more than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Hyundai Santa Fe. It’s a value that can save you money, too. According to IntelliChoice, Outback has the Lowest Ownership Cost, lower than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Bronco Sport, or Toyota 4Runner.