Wilderness AWD
What the Wilderness adds over the Base (+$10,050)
| Spec | Base | Wilderness |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3641 lbs | 3934 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3641 lbs | 3934 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 |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,395 | $38,445 |
| Overall height | 66.1 in | 66.9 in |
| Overall length | 191.1 in | 191.3 in |
| Overall width | 73 in | 74.6 in |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson struts with internal rebound springs, aluminum lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar | MacPherson struts with internal rebound springs, aluminum lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised) |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar | Double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar (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: 12-way power driver's seat with two-position memory and power lumbar support, 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels with 48mm offset for wider track, 180-degree Front View Monitor, 8-way power front passenger seat, All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo on front mats, Aluminum alloy pedal covers, Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design, Body-color exterior door handles with chrome insert, Cargo area tie down hooks (8), Cargo area tray, Wilderness type (removable), Driver Assist Technology: Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) / Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System; now also includes Automatic Emergency Steering, Driver's seat bottom cushion extension, forward length adjustment, DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, Exterior mirrors: automatic power-folding with satin chrome finish, Exterior pillar trim: chrome and black chrome silica finish, Front bumper tow points (2) with anodized copper finish covers, 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 rear seats: outboard seat positions, LED hexagon-pattern fog lights with covers, New-design 18-inch alloy wheels in black with machine finish, 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 center console storage box in simulated leather with tan stitching, Rear gate LED, SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system with Harman/Kardon speaker system, Slate Black Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery with tan stitching, Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass and HomeLink®, StarTex® trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness interior design), Ventilated front seats, Wide Angle Mono Camera (EyeSight system adds Wide Angle Mono camera for enhanced functionality), Wilderness-exclusive Dual-mode X-MODE with Hill Descent Control including Low Speed/Low Ratio Gradient Control, Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder type roof rails and crossbars with anodized copper finish end mount accents, Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/65R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with full-size spare
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 | 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 |
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 |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,445 |
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 (Wilderness-spec raised) |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar (Wilderness-spec raised) |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/65R17 102T |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.4 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3934 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3934 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 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
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
- 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)
- Wide Angle Mono Camera (EyeSight system adds Wide Angle Mono camera for enhanced functionality)
- Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (Optional Package for Outback Wilderness) optional
- Security system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display
Infotainment4 std · 0 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 Navigation system with Harman/Kardon speaker system
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth and cruise control switches
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Hands free power rear gate with automatic close and height memory
- 12v power outlet in glove box / 12-volt power outlet in rear center console
- 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
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Cabin air filtration system
- Positive temperature coefficient heater for fast cabin warming
- Rear seat heat duct outlets (floor)
Seating9 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest
- Ventilated front seats
- 12-way power driver's seat with two-position memory and power lumbar support
- Heated rear seats: outboard seat positions
- 8-way power front passenger seat
- Driver's seat bottom cushion extension, forward length adjustment
- Slate Black Perforated Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery with tan stitching
- StarTex® trimmed upholstery with copper stitching (Wilderness interior design)
- Whiplash-protection front seat head restraints, height and tilt-adjustable
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass and HomeLink®
- 4.2-inch LCD color combination meter display
- Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with Homelink® and thin frame design
- All-weather floor mats with Wilderness logo on front mats
- Aluminum alloy pedal covers
- Dome light, LED
- Illuminated glove box
- Illuminated ignition switch ring with off-delay
- Rear center console storage box in simulated leather with tan 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
Exterior18 std · 0 opt
- Power moonroof
- Exterior mirrors: automatic power-folding with satin chrome finish
- 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels with 48mm offset for wider track
- Body-color exterior door handles with chrome insert
- Exterior pillar trim: chrome and black chrome silica finish
- Front bumper tow points (2) with anodized copper finish covers
- Full-size spare wheel and tire (Onyx Edition models)
- LED fog lights
- LED hexagon-pattern fog lights with covers
- New-design 18-inch alloy wheels in black with machine finish
- 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
- Yokohama Geolandar A/T 225/65R17 all-terrain raised white letter tires with full-size spare
- 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
- Wilderness-exclusive Dual-mode X-MODE with Hill Descent Control including Low Speed/Low Ratio Gradient Control
Cargo4 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area tie down hooks (8)
- Cargo area tray, Wilderness type (removable)
- Roof rails with tie-down points and integrated retractable cross bars in black
- Wilderness-exclusive raised ladder type roof rails and crossbars with anodized copper finish end mount accents
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 Wilderness
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
The manufacturer lists $38,445 for the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. That is $10,050 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 Wilderness add over the Base?
Against the Base, 37 features become standard that the Base does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.