Wilderness AWD
What the Wilderness adds over the Base
| Spec | Base | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3637 lbs | 3929 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3637 lbs | 3896 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 |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Overall height | 66.1 in | 66.9 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 74.6 in |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson struts with internal rebound springs | MacPherson struts with internal rebound springs, Wilderness-spec raised |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 102H | 225/65R17 102T |
| Final drive ratio | 3.9 | 4.4 |
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, 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels with 48mm offset for wider track, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine 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, All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo on front mats, 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-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, Front and rear bumper underguards in silver metallic finish, Front bumper tow points (2) with anodized copper finish covers, 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, LED hexagon-pattern fog lights with covers, LED rear gate light, Leather-wrapped shifter handle, Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching, PVC rear seatback material for durability, Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with silver or ivory stitching, Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming, Power moonroof, 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 Connected Services (one-year free subscription to STARLINK Safety Plus package), Single-touch lifting cargo cover, StarTex trimmed upholstery with copper stitching, Wilderness-exclusive X-MODE / Dual function with Hill Descent Control with Low Speed/Low Ratio Gradient Control
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 | 9.5 in |
| Overall height | 66.9 in |
| Overall length | 191.3 in |
| Overall width | 74.6 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) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 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, Wilderness-spec raised |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/65R17 102T |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3929 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3896 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 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
Infotainment5 std · 2 opt
- Dual 2.1A USB ports in front center console
- Dual 2.1A USB ports in rear center console
- 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
- 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
Convenience9 std · 1 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 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
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
Seating9 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
- PVC rear seatback material for durability
- Perforated leather-trimmed upholstery with silver or ivory stitching
- StarTex trimmed upholstery with copper stitching
Interior10 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Auto-dimming rear-view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design
- 4.2-inch LCD color combination meter display
- All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo on front mats
- 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
Exterior20 std · 0 opt
- Power moonroof
- LED low and high-beam headlights
- 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels with 48mm offset for wider track
- 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine 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
- Front and rear bumper underguards in silver metallic finish
- Front bumper tow points (2) with anodized copper finish covers
- Heated exterior mirrors
- LED fog lights
- LED hexagon-pattern fog lights with covers
- LED rear gate light
- Sound insulation windshield
- Steering-Responsive Headlights
- Wilderness-exclusive black inner headlight bezel and black inner extension
- Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder type roof rails and crossbars with anodized copper finish end mount accents and black-finish tie-down points
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/65R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires, includes full-size spare
- 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
- Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode
- Wilderness-exclusive X-MODE / Dual function with Hill Descent Control with Low Speed/Low Ratio Gradient Control
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 Wilderness
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness add over the Base?
Against the Base, 44 features become standard that the Base does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.