Subaru crossover outback driver#

Subaru crossover outback driver#

The Base Outback also comes with these driver assist features: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.Check out our Expert Rating to get our test team's full take on the Outback. Buyers resistant to SUVs but seeking all-weather or all-terrain readiness will find plenty to like about the 2024 Subaru Outback. The Audi A6 Allroad is a luxury alternative with an adventuresome spirit, but it isn't built to withstand the abuse that the Outback can endure. More hardcore, truck-based SUVs like the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner offer better off-road capability but aren't as comfortable on the road. Only a handful of crossover-style SUVs can match its off-road skill, such as the Honda Passport and Jeep Cherokee. The Outback's distinctive design makes it something of an outlier.

It's one of the reasons we recommend opting for the Outback's optional turbocharged engine. You won't find them in this year's update. What the Outback truly needs - more power from its base engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission to replace the standard continuously variable unit - may have to wait until a full redesign, perhaps as early as next year. The Onyx Edition, for example, adds a heated steering wheel and a Harman Kardon premium audio system. The ruggedly styled Wilderness trim features a redesigned front bumper with a new grille design and LED foglights, while a handful of options become standard features depending on trim. The Outback gets only minor revisions for 2024.