2024 Subaru Outback - 18 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
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What is the Outback?
Well it’s kind of a raised wagon
It existed before the Forester and was more of a car-height wagon
Now it rides on stilts and kind of blurs the line with the Forester
AWD standard
Classic Subaru stuff like symmetrical AWD
Active torque vectoring
And CVT
Engine
Two engine options
2.5 n/a boxer 4
182 hp
176 lbft
28 mpg combined
Most people will get this engine
2.4T boxer 4 from the WRX
260 hp
277 lbft
Same as the Ascent from the other week
25 mpg combined
OR 23 for the wilderness with it’s lift and tires
Hybrid
No hybrid
No PHEV
Looks
Revisions were a year or two ago
A more sculpted grille
The black cladding fangs that come into the grille
Adaptive LEDs as standard
Auto high beams
LED fogs standard
Alpine green is pretty awesome
8.7 in of clearance
Same as ascent
9.5 in wilderness
Wheel cladding and side skirts
Outback on rear door sill
Crabby grabby taillights
Only the running lights are LED
Hidden exhaust
Roof rails
Standard
Trunk
Powered
Part of a $1400 package
Over 32 cu ft
Over 75 cuft
Nice and BIG
Seats fold from rear
Netted side pockets
Towing
2700 lbs non-turbo
3500 lbs turbo
Rear seats
Nice and spacious for 6 footers
2 level Heated option
Chargers
Pockets
Sunroof
Power sunroof part of 3k package
No pano option at all
Say its because people put stuff on the roof anyway
Front seats
Java brown and black the only int color options
Heated and cooled seats available
Heated steering wheel
Only for Onyx [XT], touring, and wilderness
Interior/Build
Loads of storage
Weird 2 level center console - useless aww
Great materials
Leathers padded
Easily the nicest Subaru I’ve been in
Cluster
No full digital cluster
Just TFT
No HUD
Infotainment
11.6 in screen
Premium trims and up
Wireless ACP
Harmon Kardon is nice
NO 360 camera option
BUT 180 degree front camera for offroading
Resolution is terrible
Safety
Eyesight is standard
Eyeball watcher is really annoying
BSM like Audi on mirror
Offroad
X mode Standard here
Hill descent standard here
That 180 degree camera
AWD
Little things
Still has AUX jack
Full size spare for ONYX and a couple others
Removeable cupholder risers
Passenger dash shelf is nice
Paddle shifters on a CVT lol
Digi rear view mirror
No wireless charger…?
Trans tunnel eats into footwell
So padded center console
Sharkfin antenna gets hexagon texture from WRX
Harmon Kardon is very nice
Price
Starting 29k
Touring XT starts 42,795
As tested 44k w/ delivery
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Between the 2024 Outback Touring and the 2024 Ascent Touring, which do you think has a better ride comfort and NVH?
As an owner of two OB's, my advice to new buyers is to skip the package upgrade (#34) on the Limited that gets you the moonroof (which always fail or leak in time), the nanny system that watches your eyes and constantly reminds you to watch the road (driver distraction system) and the built in Nav (who needs that anymore). You'll save over $2k and have everything you need, and more.
I got the 24 Outback Onyx. Absolutely love it. I live in northern Wisconsin and this winter it was rock solid in the snow.
Awesome!
I work in a hospital and have to drive in any and every kind of weather. These are the best cars for driving in foul weather of any kind - they stay glued to the road and are very safe if you do hit something.
The Outback sits where the old Volvo wagons did back in the day- solid, well built, capable and reliable at a reasonable price.
Yooo! Touring XT in North Central WI! Dunno about yours, but mine kicked butt last winter
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I traded a Crosstrek Wilderness for an 24 Onyx XT. I couldn't turn down the deal they were running and man I am glad I didn't! The 2.4 T is just a monster compared to the 2.5. I liked the CTW but I love the Outback! I got 31 MPGs on a 500 mile trip I took as soon as I got it. It's cool having a lifted AWD Turbo Wagon. Amazing machine!
Cops tend to not notice Outbacks. They blend and that makes it a great car for a road trip - you can make time.
The XT version of the Outback Onyx gives you most everything you see here but the StarTex upholstery - better than leather and no ventilated seats (good). It also gives you a full size spare tire mounted on an alloy wheel that matches the others.
I have had 2 of these from the current generation a 2021 Onyx XT and a 2024 same trim after the technology upgrade. When fully broken in you can get much better than quoted fuel economy. A 4,000 mile trip last year in the 2021 yielded about 34 MPG and that was included every driving type from flat to mountains, city and interstate and paved and gravel or dirt roads.
Fun fact: The same digital rear view mirror is also used in the Lexus RX 😊
Toyota has 20% stake in Subaru!!!!
I have the Touring XT here in Australia. The 2 tone interior is only available here in the naturally aspirated Touring trim. Our XT Outback's can tow 2400kg (5280 lbs.) braked , not why there is such a difference between Australia and US versions. Our Outback's are built in Japan. Power and torque are lower in in Australia. 183kW (245 Hp) and 350 Nm(258 ft/lbs.). We have to use 95 RON fuel (gas).
I don't have the Onyx Addition, I've got a 2016 Outback Limited.
It's a tough vehicle.
This is my second one that has broken 260,000 miles!!!
Having gauges are nice as you can get what you need at a glance - the digital is a nice enhancement but I wouldn't want it to replace the gauges.
I really wish the dark headliner was available on the Touring XT
Please note that the manual says 3500 lbs towing with trailer brakes, 1000 lbs without. It's rather misleading they advertise it at 3500 lbs. I bought mine on that assumption, and needed to equip my trailer with brakes to fulfill Subaru's requirements. In Canada, those brakes cost me about $1300. I do love my vehicle though. Very smooth, good acceleration and better than expected gas mileage. Mine is same color as the 1 reviewed too.
I was thinking about getting a Camry 2025 but I hate the ground clearance. I also don’t want to break a rim on the first pothole. I also am tall so I need headroom but the Camry with a moonroof only has 37 inches. I am thinking about an outback because I dig the wagon look.
Don't just drive one of them test drive the touring, the onyx and don't forget the give the wilderness a twirl! Don't know what kind of driving you do I suppose just street considering you are talking camery, but it the snow there is nothing like a Subaru! Nothing! And you can take this off the beaten path and will put a smile on your face.
Great review. However, you keep saying things are part of a package. You’re reviewing the Touring model and there are no packages. All of these things are included. Packages are available in the lower trims.
The comments are made about the wider Outback lineup and the things you CAN get even in other trims/specs
Touring is a Package as is Wilderness, Onyx, Limited, etc.
Divots are to allow your calves to rest when you sit down and get ready to enter... less pressure
I think the idea for the storage you mention at 8:14 is to put your cell phone if you plug in to charge or just want to lay it down.
Also, you can keep change (like a bunch of quarters) in there and they do not fall out.
Most reviewers I have listened to like the Outback in the turbo version.
If you mostly drive around town the 2.5 is a great choice.
If you drive the Interstate much or tow you will want the turbo (XT).
Very happy with my '23 Limited 2.5L. occasionally wish I had gotten the turbo, but wasn't in the budget, so I'm happy I didn't overspend.
You mention the 2 cameras, when i use my fwd camera its mainly to make sure i do not hit something...so yes it is clear enough for me.
Insane amount of Cladding !
Unnecessary. I agree!!!
I own one and agree. the Wilderness package is ridiculous. But clinics show a lot of people like the heavy cladding.
Driver's seat thigh adjustment ?
Yes, the front driver seat has an extendable front section so that thighs can rest on more seat.
Manufacturers have worked so hard over the years to make auto gear shifts look like manual. Why? Maybe to make auto buyers “feel” sportier. IDK. It is silly and the shifter is less suited to its job as an auto shifter as a result. Mercifully they seem to be ending the charade in electric vehicles.
Which is made better the Subaru made in Japan or the outback made in America? Put another way Should I have concerns about the outback being made in America?
I haven't seen anyone say anything about the front part of drivers seat pulling out.
It is very useful, especially for drivers over 6 feet tall.
How is the A/C, I’ve heard it’s weak. I’m in Texas and need a STRONG A/C
We had some 90plus degree weather up in Pennsylvania, the ac was set at 65 both sides and it stayed at 65...hope this helped you
No problems here in the 2 months I've had it. AC is strong.
Hybrid isn’t far away.
42K ahhh no ty
Yeah, for those that pay the price, it's worth it.
My 2016 Subaru Outback just broke 281,000 miles and is still going strong.
You can get a standard Outback in the upper 20s and it will give you all but the bells and whistles.