2024 Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is technically in the "wagon" class, but it is comparable to a compact SUV as this vehicle has two rows of seating for seating up to five people. This crossover vehicle gives you great driving while also giving you the space and convenience of an SUV. The Outback also gives you decent off-roading capability and standard all-wheel drive, which put it ahead of the pack. The Subaru Outback is a great vehicle option, and it is a reliable one for you. Below, we are going to take a closer look at the 2024 Subaru Outback and what it can offer you. Reach out to us at Granite Subaru if you have any questions about this vehicle. 

What's new for the 2024 model year? 

There are a couple of updates for the 2024 Outback model specifically. One major change is the Wilderness trim gets a bit of a facelift. This trim option has a redesigned front fascia with a new bumper and a more prominent grille. You also have LED fog lights added to the front of this vehicle. For 2024, you also have a few other features that are more readily available on more models. For example, a heated steering wheel is standard on a few more trims than previously. Learn more about everything this vehicle has to offer you below. 

Performance Features

First, let's take a look at how the 2024 Subaru Outback performs for you. This is a reliable SUV that can get your everyday driving done. However, it can also take on some tougher terrain with some additional performance features. Learn all about this below. 

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine - Your base engine in the Subaru Outback is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that gives you 182-horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. This base engine can give you around 26 city and 32 highway miles per gallon for fuel efficiency. 
• Turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine - Your available engine option is a turbocharged one. This turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine gives you 260-horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. In terms of fuel efficiency, you can expect up to 22 city and 29 highway miles per gallon with this turbocharged engine option. 

This vehicle comes standard with all-wheel drive on every model, and both engine options are paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. 

 There are also some additional performance features and capabilities in your Subaru Outback. Certain models of the Outback can be found with X-mode drive mode, which offers you different selectable driving modes to make the most of the terrain. For example, there is a Snow/Dirt mode and a Deep Snow/Mud mode to optimize your performance based on the conditions. Most configurations of the Outback give you 8.7 inches of ground clearance and hill descent control. However, the Wilderness model gives you additional ground clearance of up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance. 

You also have a little bit of towing capacity with this vehicle. When you're equipped with the standard engine, you can get up to 2,700 pounds of towing capacity. When you are equipped with the turbocharged engine option, you can get up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity. 

Exterior Features

The Subaru Outback measures 16 feet long, and it has a curb weight that ranges from 3,641 to 3,946 pounds. 

When it comes to the exterior performance, this vehicle comes standard with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, but the Wilderness trim gives you 9.5 inches of ground clearance. The exterior of this vehicle can be found with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels and all-season tires. You also have exterior features like LED steering responsive headlights, LED fog lights, and raised roof rails. 

The exterior of this vehicle can be found with colors like Cosmic Blue Pearl, Brilliant Bronze Metallic, Geyser Blue, Autumn Green Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Dark Mahogany Silica, Crimson Red Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, and Crystal White Pearl. 

Interior Features

On the inside of this vehicle, you have seating for up to five people on standard cloth upholstery with manually adjustable front seats. There are additional interior upgrades available which include heated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a heated steering wheel, synthetic leather upholstery, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and Napp leather upholstery. You also have features like a moonroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and proximity keyless entry. 

 You get some great cargo space in the Subaru Outback. When you compare this wagon to other SUVs with seating for five, this option beats most of them. You have 32.6 cubic feet of standard cargo space behind your rear row of seating in this vehicle. If you fold down that rear row of seating, you can get up to 75.6 cubic feet of cargo space. There is also a hands-free power liftgate available to make loading that cargo even easier. 

Technology Features

What technology features can be found inside the 2024 Outback? Check out the main technology features below. 

• Touchscreen infotainment system - Your standard configuration of the 2024 Outback is found with two 7-inch touchscreens for its infotainment system. However, there is an optional larger 11.6-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. 
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - Get access to your smartphone contacts, apps, music, and more through the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. This feature is standard in a wired configuration, but there is a wireless option available on certain models. 
• Bluetooth - You have Bluetooth capability in your Outback to give you the ability to talk on the phone hands free. 
• USB ports - There is one standard USB port on the base model of your vehicle, but there  are additional USB ports to allow you and your passengers extra charging capabilities. 
• Navigation - A navigation system is an available option in this vehicle to give you the ability to get exactly where you need to go. 
• Premium audio system - There is a four-speaker stereo standard in your vehicle, but there is a premium audio system available. You can get a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system that allows you to enjoy your listening experience even more.

All of these technology features make your drive a more enjoyable and convenient one. Below, we will discuss some features that make your drive a safer one. 

Safety Features

There are a lot of great driver assistance safety features that can help to prevent a collision from occurring or work to minimize the impact if a collision does occur. The standard driver assistance features found in the Subaru Outback are forward collision warning, a rearview camera, automatic high beams, adaptive headlights, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and lane centering assist. There are also some additional available features including blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reverse automatic emergency braking, a front-view camera, driver attention monitoring, and evasive steering assist. Learn more about some of these features below. 

• Evasive steering assist - This feature helps to steer the vehicle to avoid a collision or lessen that impact. 
• Adaptive cruise control - With adaptive cruise control, you can maintain enough distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you for both vehicles to be safer. This feature has a preset distance that if you start to encroach on, it will lower your speed to keep a safe distance. 
• Rear cross traffic alert - This feature monitors behind your vehicle when you are moving in reverse. It uses cameras and sensors to detect vehicles crossing behind you, and it alerts you of those vehicles so that you can avoid a collision. 
• Lane keep assist - This feature monitors where you are in your lane. If it detects you drifting out of your lane unintentionally, it will make steering corrections to keep you in the right lane. 

These safety features look out for you and your passengers as well as other drivers on the road. The 2024 Outback helps to keep you safer. 

Subaru Outback Trim Options

There are six different trim options for the 2024 Outback all with different features and capabilities. The good news is the Base trim option gives you a lot of great standard features, including plenty of technology features and lots of standard safety. Your Premium model is the next step up and this offers you the larger touchscreen and wireless smartphone connectivity. The Onyx Edition adds synthetic leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a moonroof. Your Wilderness Edition is the one with higher ground clearance for more off-road capability; you also get some unique exterior design elements with this trim. The Limited trim offers you genuine leather upholstery, heated seats, proximity keyless entry, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and a hands-free power liftgate. Your final trim option is the Touring trim. The Touring trim adds even more features like Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a front-view camera. 

Questions about the 2024 Outback or any of the trim options? Reach out to us at Granite Subaru, we would be happy to help!