There was a time back in the mid-1990s when the Subaru Outback was just an optional variant of the Legacy wagon, fitted with a little protective body cladding and a slightly raised ride height. However, these additions, which gave the Legacy Outback more versatility and improved off-road manners, proved to be quite popular among the more outdoorsy types. So, Subaru decided to emphasize these attributes and spin-off the Outback into its own nameplate, and the World's First Sport Utility Wagon would go on to become a key part of the automaker's transition in the adventure-focused brand we know today.
Now, Subaru is taking things to the next level once again, introducing the all-new 2022 Outback Wilderness™. Here's a quick look at what makes the Wilderness™ the most rugged and capable Outback ever.
- More Clearance: Already one of the most capable models in its segment, the Subaru Outback comes standard with 8.7-inches of ground clearance, Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, and X-MODE advanced traction management. The Outback Wilderness™ expands on these attributes, elevating clearance to 9.5 inches with specially tuned suspension to improve all-terrain stability while maintaining Outback's signature on-road comfort and composure. Additionally, redesigned bumpers significantly increase the Outback's approach, departure, and ramp breakover angles.
- Enhanced Traction: The Outback Wilderness™ features a special dual-function X-MODE system with extra settings for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud, plus a revised final drive ratio (4.44:1) for more available low-end torque. Additionally, the Outback Wilderness™ equips exclusive matte-black 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires, plus a standard full-size spare stored under the cargo area.
- More Power: The Outback Wilderness™ is powered by the XT-variants' 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine. The powerplant produces a potent 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque and gives the Outback a max towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
- Ready for the Outdoors: Subaru imagined owners using a rooftop tent while exploring beyond the asphalt, so it gave the Outback Wilderness™ a fixed ladder-type roof rack system with a static load limit of 700 pounds. Additionally, you won't have to worry about getting a little dirty, thanks to water-repellant StarTex upholstery and standard all-weather floor mats.
Test-drive the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness™ this summer
2022 Outback models are making their way to dealerships across the country, and we expect the all-new Outback Wilderness™ trim to follow close behind. Reach out to Brilliance Subaru to learn more about the most capable Outback ever, available financing opportunities, and how you can order one for yourself. And if you'd like to get behind the wheel to explore the amenities, accommodations, and performance of any of our new Subaru models, we invite you to visit us here in Elgin, IL, for a test drive. We'd love to give you a tour.
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