Onyx Edition AWD
What the Onyx Edition adds over the Base (+$5,100)
| Spec | Base | Onyx Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3641 lbs | 3692 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3641 lbs | 3692 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,395 | $33,495 |
| Tire size | 225/65R17 102H | 225/60R18 100H |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar support, 18-inch alloy wheels in black finish (new design for 2023), 180-degree Front View Monitor, 225/60 R18 all-season tires, 8-way power front passenger seat, All-Weather Package (3-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer), Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Cargo area tie down hooks (8), Chrome inner door handles, Dark tint privacy glass, Driver Assist Technology: Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) / Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System; now also includes Automatic Emergency Steering, Dual-mode X-MODE system (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes) with Hill Descent Control, Dual-zone automatic climate control system, Exterior power mirrors: body-color, folding with integrated turn signals, Front console storage tray light, Front seatback pockets, divided, Full-size spare wheel and tire (Onyx Edition models), Hands free power rear gate with automatic close and height memory, Heated exterior mirrors, Heated rear seats: outboard seat 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, Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming, Power windows: all windows with auto up/down with pinch protection and off-delay operation, Rear center console HVAC vents, Rear gate LED, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services (Safety Plus and Security Plus plans), Single-touch lifting cargo cover, StarTex® trimmed upholstery with green stitching, USB-C input/charge port in front center console, illuminated; USB-A and USB-C charge ports in rear center console, illuminated
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 | 75.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 32.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 141.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SUBARU STARLINK |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 6 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Overall length | 191.1 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 |
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 |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,495 |
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, aluminum lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/60R18 100H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.9 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3692 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3692 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 std · 1 opt
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
- Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
- Passenger seat cushion airbag
- Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
- Vehicle Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- 180-degree Front View Monitor
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) / Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Brake Assist Control / Brake Override system
- Driver Assist Technology: Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) / Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System; now also includes Automatic Emergency Steering
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic parking brake
- Electronically controlled power-assisted dual-diagonal brake system with 4-channel/4-sensor ABS
- EyeSight Assist Monitor: head-up display with EyeSight warnings and system status on the windshield
- Front and rear seat passenger seatbelt warning light and chime
- LED headlights (low and high beam) with High Beam Assist and automatic height adjustment
- Latest EyeSight Driver Assist Technology includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management; and Vehicle Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear Vision Camera with washer
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
- Reverse Automatic Braking optional
- Security system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display
Infotainment6 std · 1 opt
- 3.5mm auxiliary input jack, illuminated
- Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches
- SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, Bluetooth
- SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services (Safety Plus and Security Plus plans)
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth and cruise control switches
- USB-C input/charge port in front center console, illuminated; USB-A and USB-C charge ports in rear center console, illuminated
- SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system (TomTom, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link) optional
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Hands free power rear gate with automatic close and height memory
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- 12v power outlet in glove box / 12-volt power outlet in rear center console
- 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 windows: driver and front passenger with auto up/down and pinch protection and off-delay operation
Climate5 std · 0 opt
- Cabin air filtration system
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming
- Rear center console HVAC vents
- Rear seat heat duct outlets (floor)
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar support
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest
- All-Weather Package (3-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer)
- Heated rear seats: outboard seat positions
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- StarTex® trimmed upholstery with green stitching
- Whiplash-protection front seat head restraints, height and tilt-adjustable
Interior15 std · 0 opt
- 4.2-inch LCD color combination meter display
- Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design
- Chrome inner door handles
- Dome light, LED
- Front console storage tray light
- Illuminated glove box
- Illuminated ignition switch ring with off-delay
- Illuminated inner door handles
- Leather-wrapped shifter handle
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver stitching
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Cargo area light, LED with off-delay
- Carpeted floor mats
- Front seatback pockets, divided
- Overhead console with dual LED map lights (with off-delay) and sunglasses holder
Exterior15 std · 1 opt
- Power moonroof optional
- 18-inch alloy wheels in black finish (new design for 2023)
- 225/60 R18 all-season tires
- Active Grille Shutter system (2.5-liter models)
- Dark tint privacy glass
- Exterior power mirrors: body-color, folding with integrated turn signals
- Full-size spare wheel and tire (Onyx Edition models)
- Heated exterior mirrors
- LED fog lights
- Rear gate LED
- Sound insulation windshield
- Steering Responsive Headlights with automatic LED Low and High Beam Height Adjustment Control
- Turn signals with one-touch lane changer
- Welcome lighting
- Windshield wipers: intermittent feature with variable timer
- Roof spoiler, body color with black edge and end panels
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with active torque split
- Single-mode X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
- Auto Start/Stop ignition
- Dual-mode X-MODE system (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes) with Hill Descent Control
Cargo4 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tie down hooks (8)
- Cargo area tray
- Roof rails with tie-down points and integrated retractable cross bars in black
- Single-touch lifting cargo cover
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Outback. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Onyx Edition
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition?
The manufacturer lists $33,495 for the 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition. That is $5,100 above the Base, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition add over the Base?
Against the Base, 35 features become standard that the Base does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.