2020 Subaru Outback

Looking for a capable vehicle to take on daily driving, including longer adventures? Want cargo space, passenger space, and great interior features? The Subaru Outback is a great option for you. 

The Subaru Outback is in the wagon or midsize SUV segment. This vehicle gives you the capability for five passengers, plenty of cargo, and lots of great features. You also have some off-road and performance capabilities with features like all-wheel drive, traction control, and X-mode driving. This is a great vehicle that offers you a lot of capability. You can learn all about the 2020 model of the Subaru Outback below, and reach out to us at Granite Subaru with any questions you may have about this vehicle. 

Performance and Engine Options

First let's take a look at how the Subaru Outback can perform for you. It is important to have a vehicle you can count on, and this SUV is a great option. Check out the engine options and capabilities below. 

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine - Your base engine in the 2020 Outback is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine gives you 182-horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. 
• Turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine - Your other engine option is a turbocharged one. This turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine gives you 260-horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. 

 Both of these engine options are paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. All Subaru vehicles come standard with all-wheel drive to give you the reliability and capability that you are looking for. In terms of fuel efficiency, you can expect to get around 26 city and 33 highway miles per gallon with the base engine and 23 city and 30 highway miles per gallon in the turbocharged engine. 

You also have a few basic off-road features in your Subaru Outback. This vehicle gives you 8.7-inches of ground clearance, and it has an available X-mode system for off-road driving. The X-mode just gives you the ability to take on different terrain with more ease. You also have the ability to tow up to 3,500 pounds with your Subaru Outback when it is properly equipped. 

Exterior

The exterior of the Subaru Outback measures 15 feet and 11 inches. This vehicle has a curb weight that ranges from around 3,600 pounds to just over 3.900 pounds. 

This vehicle has some great exterior features like LED headlights, LED fog lights, adaptive headlights, a moonroof, folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and roof rails. This vehicle has an outdoorsy look and looks like it can take on your next adventure. 

Interior

On the inside of the 2020 Outback, you have two rows of seating for five people. You have standard cloth upholstery, a six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, and a four-way manually adjustable passenger's seat. There are available seating upgrades like heated front seats, heated rear seats, genuine leather upholstery, Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery. 

 In terms of cargo space, this SUV offers you 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row of seating. If you fold down that second row of seating, you can get up to 75.7 cubic feet of cargo space. You can also get a hands-free power liftgate to make it easier to load cargo. 

Technology Features

Next, let's look at the technology in this vehicle. From infotainment systems to USB ports, this vehicle has some convenient features for you. 

• Touchscreen infotainment system - In the 2020 Subaru Outback, you get a touchscreen infotainment system. Depending on your model, you could have two 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen. Both are easy to use and offer you a good experience. 
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Want to have access to your favorite book or podcast? Need directions to your destination? You get all of that and more through your vehicle by connecting your smartphone to your vehicle's infotainment system using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
• USB ports - Easily charge phones and other devices with the USB ports found in the Subaru Outback. You get two standard USB ports, but there are two additional rear USB ports available on other models. 
• Premium audio system - In your Subaru Outback, you can find different audio options like a Rockford Fosgate stereo or a 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo. They can offer you a premium listening experience to make your car ride a more enjoyable one.  
• Wireless device charging - Make sure your phone is always charged and ready with the built-in wireless device charging in this vehicle. This feature means you don't have to remember to bring a car charger along for the ride. 
• Navigation system - The navigation system in your Subaru Outback allows you to get where you need to go without getting lost. It adds ease and convenience to your daily driving and even to longer road trips. 
• Remote start - Start your vehicle from the comfort of your home or office with the remote start feature. This allows you to warm up your vehicle on a cold day and you don't even have to go out in the cold to do so. 

The technology in the Subaru Outback makes your life more convenient and entertaining. There is also technology to make you and your passengers safer that you can learn more about below. 

Safety

The 2020 Subaru Outback is rated highly in terms of safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this vehicle its highest rating of 'Good' in all six crash tests. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave this vehicle an overall safety rating of five out of five stars. 

The 2020 Outback has a good list of standard safety features. These standard features include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, a rearview camera, and forward automatic emergency braking. There are some additional safety features available in trims other than the base model, these available features include adaptive headlights, a front-view camera, driver distraction monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and reverse automatic emergency braking. You can check out some of these features in more detail below. 

• Forward automatic emergency braking - If you are about to experience an imminent collision, this safety feature will automatically apply the brakes. It uses cameras and sensors to monitor the front of your vehicle, and if it detects an imminent collision, it will attempt to avoid it by stopping your vehicle. 
• Lane departure warning - This feature monitors where you are in your lane and detects if you are drifting out of your lane unintentionally. If you are, it will alert you so that you can make steering corrections and stay in your lane. 
• Lane keep assist - This feature works with the one above. If this feature is turned on in your vehicle, and it detects you drifting out of your lane, it will make minor steering corrections to keep you in your lane. 
• Blind spot monitoring - Blind spot monitoring is a great feature that acts like an extra set of eyes. It will give you an audible and visual alert if there is a vehicle in your blind spot so that you do not try to change lanes and hit that vehicle. 

These safety features can give you peace of mind when you are driving; you still have to be a vigilant driver, but there are lots of features in place to look out for you and your loved ones. 

Overall, the Subaru Outback is a great SUV option. It is highly rated in terms of safety, it offers you a capable performance, and there are some great interior and technology features. Subaru vehicles are also very reliable for you; they are a tough, long-lasting vehicle that you can count on. If you have any questions about the Subaru Outback or any other Subaru vehicle, you can reach out to us at Granite Subaru.