All New 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
The Subaru Outback is a large family SUV that combines upscale comfort with genuine off-road capability, offering a versatility that's unmatched in today's crossover market. But for drivers who want to take off-road adventuring to an even higher level, the new 2023 Outback Wilderness ups the ante with a slew of trail-friendly additions and refinements.
From rugged exterior upgrades to enhanced power under the hood, the Outback Wilderness is an SUV that's truly at home on the remote rocky tracks as well as the local city pavement. Here are the key features that make this model such an enticing option for anyone who loves the challenge of the toughest driving conditions.
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BOLD CAPABILITY
The Outback Wilderness boasts all the rugged power you need for exploring the wide outdoors. The powertrain is built around a 2.4l Subaru Boxer® engine making a substantial 260 horsepower and 277lb-ft of torque, providing ample power for rock crawling and highway cruising alike. The output is passed through a specially designed continuously variable transmission (CVT), with gear ratios optimized for the high-torque needs of challenging surfaces and steep gradients. And to complete the powertrain picture, the Outback Wilderness is supplied with Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel drive system, with output continuously balanced across all four wheels for impeccable traction and control.
All this being said, the Wilderness's off-road prowess is about more than raw power. An enhanced version of the Subaru X-Mode system actively manages throttle response, torque distribution, and wheelspin control to maximize handling over a range of surfaces from wet dirt to deep snow. All this together gives the Outback Wilderness the bold capability and versatility to take you deep into the outdoors, keeping you in complete control no matter how demanding the terrain.
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GREATER DURABILITY
For superior off-road performance, it's not only the powertrain that's been upgraded. For the 2023 Wilderness edition, Subaru have taken the winning design formula of the original Outback and toughened it up in key areas. The spacious interior is fitted out with waterproof, scuff-resistant materials to handle even the messiest of drives, while still keeping all the comforts you expect for everyday urban driving.
The exterior has been tweaked to provide extra solidity and stability; a 4cm wider body creates a lower centre of gravity, while additional skid plates and chunkier bumpers provide extra protection and confidence. The suspension has been given a 2cm lift for a generous 23cm ground clearance, while both approach and departure angles have been widened by 10% over the regular trims. The result is a rugged outdoors expert that's capable of navigating 40-degree gradients with unmatched stability and control.
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FULLY CONNECTED
Subaru is renowned for loading their vehicles with advanced technology as standard, and the Outback Wilderness is no exception. Infotainment features are accessed via a huge 11.6" touchscreen display, mounted in portrait mode to keep the whole screen within the driver's easy reach. Smartphone integration is included through Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, Bluetooth backing, USB ports in both front and rear, and a wireless charging pad.
The Outback Wilderness also features Subaru's exclusive StarLink® connected services technology, offering a wealth of remote-control features accessed through a dedicated smartphone app. Highlights of the system include:
• Remote climate control for heating or cooling the cabin before you leave your home.
• Remote vehicle locator for assistance in busy parking lots.
• Automatic SOS summoning of emergency services after an incident.
• Stolen vehicle immobilizer and locator services.
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STAY SAFE
The Outback Wilderness comes with the Subaru EyeSight suite of active safety features to make it one of the safest SUVs on the road today. Pre-collision braking and throttle management react to reduce and avoid impacts, while lane centring assist, lane keep assist, and lane sway control combine to make long highway journeys smooth, safe, and stress-free.
The advanced technology doesn't end there. Adaptive cruise control makes driving in heavy traffic a breeze, while rear and side vehicle detection systems work to reduce collision risks even further. And lastly, front, and rear cameras provide dynamic guidelines to ease the Wilderness into the tightest of parking spaces.
All this advanced safety tech is backed up by a full range of airbags at the front, side, rear, and knee, along with impact-absorbing footrests and adjustable head restraints designed to reduce whiplash.
Taking all these features together, the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness sets new standards for off-road excellence while maintaining all the comforts, performance, and versatility you demand in your daily driving life.
