Onyx Edition XT AWD
What the Onyx Edition XT adds over the Base
| Spec | Base | Onyx Edition XT |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3637 lbs | 3885 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3637 lbs | 3885 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cc | 2387 cc |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER 2.5-liter | DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER 2.4-liter turbocharged |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 102H | 225/60R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat including power lumbar support, 12-volt power outlet in rear center console, 18-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare (black finish), 180-degree Front View Monitor, 2.4-liter turbo/intercooled engine; 260-hp and 277 lb-ft of torque; uses regular-grade fuel, 225/60R18 all-season tires, Auto-dimming rear-view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Auto-up / auto-down on all windows with anti-pinch protection, Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Cargo area tie-down hooks (8), Dark tint privacy glass, Driver's seat bottom cushion extension, forward length adjustment, Dual 2.1A USB ports in rear center console, Dual function X-MODE system (Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud modes), Dual-zone automatic climate control system, Exterior power mirrors with passenger-side auto tilt-down in reverse gear plus two-position memory synchronized with driver's seat position memory, Exterior power mirrors: crystal black silica finish / manual-folding with integrated turn signals, Front and rear bumper underguards in silver metallic finish, Front console storage tray light, Heated rear seats (outboard positions), Illuminated inner door handles, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with silver or ivory stitching, Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming, Power moonroof, Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory and hands-free feature, Power windows: all windows with auto up/down with pinch protection and off-delay operation, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear center console HVAC vents, Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system (TomTom Navigation with 3 years of free map updates; SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link 3-year free subscriptions), SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services (one-year free subscription to STARLINK Safety Plus package), Single-touch lifting cargo cover, StarTex trimmed upholstery with green stitching, Tailpipe: Dual single outlets, Windshield wiper de-icer
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 315.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 299.7 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 32.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 141.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SUBARU STARLINK |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | 191.3 in |
| Overall width | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2387 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER 2.4-liter turbocharged |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 260 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 30 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, variable gear ratio |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson struts with internal rebound springs |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3885 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3885 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety25 std · 1 opt
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
- Rear Vision Camera with washer
- Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
- Vehicle Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- Hill Descent Control
- 180-degree Front View Monitor
- 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS
- Auto Vehicle Hold
- Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic parking brake
- Electronic traction control (TCS)
- EyeSight Assist Monitor (EAM): head-up display with EyeSight warnings and system status on the windshield
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with EyeSight Assist Monitor (EAM); system includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, and Vehicle Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- LED headlights (low and high beam) with High Beam Assist and automatic height adjustment
- Passenger seat cushion airbag
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system
- Rollover sensor (part of side curtain airbag system)
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System optional
- Security system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display
Infotainment6 std · 1 opt
- Dual 2.1A USB ports in front center console
- Dual 2.1A USB ports in rear center console
- SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system (TomTom Navigation with 3 years of free map updates; SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link 3-year free subscriptions)
- SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services (one-year free subscription to STARLINK Safety Plus package)
- Steering wheel paddle shift control switches
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control switches
- SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system (11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen; Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free; STARLINK Connected Services) optional
Convenience10 std · 0 opt
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- 12-volt power outlet in rear center console
- 12v power outlet in glove box
- Auto-up / auto-down on all windows with anti-pinch protection
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start and PIN Code Access
- Power fuel door lock
- Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory and hands-free feature
- Power windows: all windows with auto up/down with pinch protection and off-delay operation
- Remote keyless entry system with integrated ignition key
- Power windows: driver and front passenger with auto up/down and pinch protection and off-delay operation
Climate4 std · 0 opt
- Automatic climate control system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming
- Rear center console HVAC vents
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power driver's seat including power lumbar support
- All-Weather Package (three-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer)
- Heated rear seats (outboard positions)
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- Driver's seat bottom cushion extension, forward length adjustment
- Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with silver or ivory stitching
- StarTex trimmed upholstery with green stitching
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Auto-dimming rear-view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design
- 4.2-inch LCD color combination meter display
- Front console storage tray light
- Illuminated inner door handles
- Leather-wrapped shifter handle
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Carpeted floor mats
- Overhead console with dual LED map lights (with off-delay) and sunglasses holder
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
- Power moonroof
- LED low and high-beam headlights
- 18-inch alloy wheels with full-size spare (black finish)
- 225/60R18 all-season tires
- Dark tint privacy glass
- Exterior power mirrors with passenger-side auto tilt-down in reverse gear plus two-position memory synchronized with driver's seat position memory
- Exterior power mirrors: crystal black silica finish / manual-folding with integrated turn signals
- Front and rear bumper underguards in silver metallic finish
- Heated exterior mirrors
- LED fog lights
- Sound insulation windshield
- Steering-Responsive Headlights
- Tailpipe: Dual single outlets
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Roof spoiler, body color with black edge and end panels
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
- 2.4-liter turbo/intercooled engine; 260-hp and 277 lb-ft of torque; uses regular-grade fuel
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Auto Start/Stop ignition
- Dual function X-MODE system (Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud modes)
- Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode
Cargo4 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tie-down hooks (8)
- Cargo area tray
- Single-touch lifting cargo cover
- Towing capacity: 2,700 lbs. (2.5L models) / 3,500 lbs. (XT and Wilderness models)
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Common questions about the Onyx Edition XT
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT add over the Base?
Against the Base, 39 features become standard that the Base does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.