When it arrives at dealerships in the fall, Subaru’s freshened 2023 Outback will feature an available second engine on some trim levels, a redesigned front fascia and body cladding, and safety improvements.
Subaru on Wednesday revealed the updated midsize crossover at the New York auto show. The Outback is the brand’s second-bestselling vehicle in its production-constrained environment, with sales down 21 percent this year through March to 32,972.
The Outback’s updated fascia — which goes on all trims except the recently introduced Wilderness model — features a larger grille, redesigned LED lighting and a redesigned bumper cover. Subaru says the wheel arch cladding was also redesigned to improve functionality.
Under the hood, XT models will come standard with the brand’s 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer engine paired with a continuously variable transmission producing up to 260 hp and 277 pound-feet of torque. It also has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. Other trims will be equipped with a more fuel-efficient naturally aspirated 2.5-liter boxer engine producing 182 hp and 176 pound-feet of torque, along with the CVT.
The freshened Outback also features an updated version of Subaru’s EyeSight driver-assist system, which has a wider field of view and enhanced automatic braking. The Touring trim level adds an LCD smart rearview mirror, Subaru said.
Pricing has not been announced.