Closer in size to the Subaru Ascent and roomier than the Forester, the Outback captures the middle ground in Subaru’s SUV lineup.
Having outgrown its wagon past, the Outback looks past the Volvo V60 Cross Country and its spartan Swedish design and off-road capability, despite being most at home in the suburbs.
The aging Toyota 4Runner swings the other way on its body-on-frame platform and old-school rugged vibe.
Then there’s the grand middle ground of the mid-size SUVs, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee that now comes with an extended “L” model and a third row of seats, but not any less off-road ability.
The Outback could be cross-shopped with vehicles such as the Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevy Blazer, Kia Sorento, and Honda Passport.
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The 2023 Subaru Outback sports a fresh look but delivers the same capability and reputation for safety. |
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover SUV posts great gas mileage and safety scores in Hybrid spec, but the Calligraphy edition will lure drivers who want real luxury, not near-luxury. |
As a backwoods exploration companion, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner excels. For any other use, shop its competition. |
The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s iconic appeal evolves with more efficient engine options. |
The 2022 Subaru Forester rains value down on crossover-SUV drivers, and safety’s a very close second. |
The 2022 Volvo S60 sedan balances grace with power. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $28,395 | $28,200 | $38,805 | $34,900 | $25,895 | $39,250 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 |
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| Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | N/A | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Compact Cars |
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| CVT | SE FWD | SR5 2WD (GS) | Altitude 4x2 | CVT | B5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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