With 8.7 inches of ground clearance and all-wheel drive, the wagon is easily able to navigate inclement weather and even muddy, rutted roads for maximum go-anywhere capability, select the Wilderness model, which boasts 9.5 inches of ground clearance as well as a beefed up suspension, skid plates to protect its underside, and a drive mode selector with Snow and Mud modes. Still, most Outback owners are more concerned with ride quality and the car's ability to handle light off-road driving. While the turbocharged version was considerably quicker, it was plagued by the same recalcitrant transmission. The Outback we tested with the standard engine delivered unremarkable acceleration and lazy transmission behavior. Of course, all Outbacks have standard all-wheel drive, which is a Subaru staple (except for the rear-drive BRZ sports coupe). Both mate to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that mimics an eight-speed gearbox to mitigate annoying engine drone. The Outback lineup features a pair of flat-four-cylinder engines: a 182-hp 2.5-liter is standard and a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter is optional. Among those, we'd opt for the more affordable package that adds blind-spot monitoring, a hands-free power liftgate, and passive entry with push-button start. Instead, the Outback Premium comes standard with an 11.6-inch touchscreen, a 4G LTE mobile hotspot, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, more USB ports, and options that aren't offered on the base model. We don't think the turbo's improved acceleration and 800 pounds of extra towing capacity are worth the money. While it's only available with the standard 182-hp four-cylinder, upgrading to the turbocharged 260-hp engine costs at least $6000.
We think the Premium model has the best complement of standard and optional features for the price. The Wilderness model also comes standard with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a roof rack capable of supporting up to 700 pounds, and water-repellant interior upholstery. The Outback lineup gains an even more rugged Wilderness model for 2022, which boasts extra ground clearance, an upgraded suspension, Yokohama all-terrain tires, and a host of styling enhancements to help broadcast its brawnier image. The Outback formula has proven so successful over the years that even luxury automakers have given it a try: the Outback's closest rivals include the Audi A4 Allroad and the Volvo V60 Cross Country, both of which start nearly $20,000 higher. A beefy roof rack offers a handy place for bikes or a kayak without the extra-tall stance of an SUV, which enables easier loading and unloading. Buyers can choose from either a turbocharged or non-turbo four-cylinder engine, both with standard with all-wheel drive. Its raised suspension and plastic body cladding scream "active lifestyle" but from behind the wheel it delivers a more carlike feel.
It even earns a spot on our 2022 Editors' Choice list. To excel in a world that favors crossovers, Subaru's venerable Outback station wagon has thrived by mimicking the trappings of SUV style while continuing to offer the practicality and road manners of a conventional station wagon.
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