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2022 Subaru Outback

Premium AWD

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What the Premium adds over the Base

Spec	Base	Premium
Curb weight (maximum)	3637 lbs	3657 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3637 lbs	3657 lbs

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, Auto-dimming rear-view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Chrome inner door handles, Dark tint privacy glass, Dual 2.1A USB ports in rear center console, Dual-zone automatic climate control system, Exterior power mirrors: body-color, folding with integrated turn signals, Front console storage tray light, Illuminated inner door handles, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, Power windows: all windows with auto up/down with pinch protection and off-delay operation, Rear center console HVAC vents, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system (11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen; Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free; STARLINK Connected Services), SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services (one-year free subscription to STARLINK Safety Plus package), Single-touch lifting cargo cover, Windshield wiper de-icer

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	4
Engine displacement	2498 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER 2.5-liter
Valve configuration	DOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	182 hp
Torque	176 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	26 mpg
MPG (combined)	29 mpg
MPG (highway)	33 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

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

225/65R17 102H

Transmission

Final drive ratio	3.9
Transmission speeds	8
Transmission type	cvt

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)	3657 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)	3657 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	17 in
Wheel material	forged alloy
Wheel width	7 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety21 std · 2 opt

Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
Rear Cross Traffic Alert optional
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
4-channel / 4-sensor ABS
Auto Vehicle Hold
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
Rollover sensor (part of side curtain airbag system)
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert 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 Plus system (11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen; Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free; STARLINK Connected Services)
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 Navigation system (TomTom Navigation with 3 years of free map updates; SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link 3-year free subscriptions) optional

Convenience6 std · 2 opt

Keyless Access with Push-Button Start optional
12-volt power outlet in rear center console
12v power outlet in glove box
Power fuel door lock
Power windows: all windows with auto up/down with pinch protection and off-delay operation
Remote keyless entry system with integrated ignition key
Power rear gate with automatic close and height memory and hands-free feature optional
Power windows: driver and front passenger with auto up/down and pinch protection and off-delay operation

Climate3 std · 0 opt

Automatic climate control system
Dual-zone automatic climate control system
Rear center console HVAC vents

Seating4 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)
60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest
8-way power front passenger seat

Interior10 std · 0 opt

Auto-dimming rear-view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design
4.2-inch LCD color combination meter display
Chrome inner door handles
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

Exterior13 std · 1 opt

Power moonroof optional
LED low and high-beam headlights
17-inch aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine finish
225/65R17 102H all-season tires
Active Grille Shutter system
Dark tint privacy glass
Exterior power mirrors: body-color, folding with integrated turn signals
Heated exterior mirrors
LED fog lights
Roof rails with tie-down points and integrated retractable cross bars in black
Sound insulation windshield
Steering-Responsive Headlights
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
2.5-liter direct-injection BOXER engine; 182-hp, 176 lb-ft torque
Active Torque Vectoring
Auto Start/Stop ignition
Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode
Single-mode X-MODE with Hill Descent Control

Cargo3 std · 0 opt

Cargo area tray
Single-touch lifting cargo cover
Towing capacity: 2,700 lbs. (2.5L models) / 3,500 lbs. (XT and Wilderness models)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Outback. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Premium

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2022 Subaru Outback Premium add over the Base?

Against the Base, 18 features become standard that the Base does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.