Introducing the 2022 Subaru Outback Go where love takes you.
Designed for unlimited adventure and uncompromising safety, the 2022 Outback features the confidence of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with up to 33 MPG** and the advanced protection of both standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology[1] and the available DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System[2]. And it’s engineered to last, with 97% of Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years still on the road today[3]. For 2022, an even higher level of Outback capability is now available: the all-new Subaru Outback Wilderness™, featuring extensive all-terrain upgrades including an even more surefooted drivetrain, increased ground clearance, rugged exterior cladding, and a stylish, unique interior.
Exterior Colors
Crystal Black Silica
Interior Colors
Slate Black Cloth
2022 Subaru Outback
Includes these key features:
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE®
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- Raised roof rails with integrated cross bars and tie-down points
2022 Subaru Outback Premium
Includes Outback key features and adds:
- SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
- 10-way power driver's seat
- All-Weather Package with heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- LED fog lights
2022 Subaru Outback Limited
Includes Outback Premium key features and adds:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 12-speaker 576-watt-equivalent Harman Kardon® premium audio system
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- 8-way power front passenger seat
2022 Subaru Outback Touring
Includes Outback Limited key features and adds:
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Ventilated front seats
2022 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
Includes Outback Premium key features and adds:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
- 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- Dual-function X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness
Includes Outback Premium key features and adds:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- Raised suspension with 9.5 inches of ground clearance
- 17-inch matte black-finish wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires
- Unique front and rear bumpers with integrated tow points and extended lower cladding
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery and anodized copper-finish interior accents
- High-capacity fixed roof rails
2022 Subaru Outback Limited XT
Includes Outback Limited key features and adds:
- 260-hp direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
2022 Subaru Outback Touring XT
Includes Outback Limited XT key features and adds:
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Power folding mirrors
- 180-Degree Front-View Monitor
Introducing the all-new 2022 Outback Wilderness
The 2022 Outback Wilderness takes the legendary capability of the Outback farther than ever. Trail-ready upgrades let you reach the places you could only dream about, and its tough, bold style looks like nothing else on the mountain. Because it’s an Outback, you know you can trust it to get you to the end of the trail and back – over and over again.
Adventurous Capability
Engineered for real off-road fun, the 2022 Outback Wilderness delivers loads of capability upgrades, inside and out. The confident traction of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is improved even further with enhanced dual-function X-MODE®. A 260-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, retuned drivetrain gearing, increased ground clearance, and water-repellent StarTex® upholstery are just the beginning of its summit-conquering features.
Rugged Styling
The Outback Wilderness pushes everything further, and that includes style. Rugged, blacked-out exterior trim and cladding tough foundation of its practical design. Anodized Copper-finish accents and trim hide functional features like front and rear tow points and extend to the interior, where they highlight durable, high-quality cabin materials.
Trustworthy
The places your Outback Wilderness will take you are the places where you need equipment you can trust. Good thing Subaru is the Most Trusted Brand seven years running, according to Kelley Blue Book[5]. It’s why Subaru vehicles hold their value better than any other brand[6]. So no matter how far you go, you’ll always have the confidence to find a new level of adventure.
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Available Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® Engine
The 2022 Outback gives you the all-weather, go-anywhere capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive while still delivering on efficiency. A 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine is available to provide 277 pound-feet of torque for exciting daily driving while still reaching up to 30 MPG highway.
Turbocharged BOXER engine standard on: Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Up to 9.5 Inches of Ground Clearance and X-MODE®
With up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE, the Outback can take you almost anywhere. That’s a combination of features Honda Passport, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Edge just can’t match. X-MODE works by optimizing the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces and Hill Descent Control gives you extra stability and confidence when descending more difficult grades.
X-MODE standard on: All models
Dual-function X-MODE standard on: Onyx Edition XT and Wilderness
3,500-Pound Towing Capacity[7]
With up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity and an available accessory trailer hitch, the 2022 Outback lets you bring all the bikes, kayaks, or other gear to you need to make your adventures even better.
Standard on:: Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
The 2022 Outback features standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you when you’re swaying outside your lane[1]. The Automatic Pre-Collision Braking feature can apply full braking force and bring you to a complete stop in emergency situations. Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering[9] can take some of the stress out of driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control – both in daily traffic and on long road trips.
Subaru DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
The 2022 Outback features a state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States, more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver[10]. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror position.
Available on: Limited
Standard on: Touring, Limited XT, and Touring XT
All-Around Awareness Technologies
The 2022 Outback features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection[11] system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert[11] helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you back up. And with available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you[12].
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on: Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Available on: Premium
Reverse Automatic Braking standard on: Limited, Touring, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Available on: Onyx Edition XT and Wilderness
SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
STARLINK Safety and Security[13] offers an array of connected services to help keep you and your Outback safe whether you're in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident, and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Outback is always ready and comfortable[14].There are also STARLINK Concierge services for personal assistance with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments.
Standard on:: Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Crash Protection for Every Passenger
The 2022 Outback is built on the Subaru Global Platform, which uses high-strength steel for enhanced crash safety, long-lasting quality, and a quieter cabin. The Outback also features eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position, and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame as standard equipment to help provide all-around impact protection. This protective engineering, in addition to its advanced active safety technology, earned the 2021 Outback a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)[15].
Roomy Comfort and Impressive Cargo Space
Everyone has room for comfort inside the quiet, sophisticated cabin of the 2022 Outback. It offers more passenger room than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Jeep Grand Cherokee. There’s room for everyone’s gear, too, with 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Available cargo area release levers make it even easier to fold the rear seats down, giving you up to 75.7 cubic feet of cargo volume so you can haul even more. Loading all that cargo is even easier with the available Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, which allows automatic opening even when your arms are full and lets you close and lock the entire vehicle with a single touch on the gate button.
Hands-Free Power Rear Gate standard on: Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Available on: Premium
Standard Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER Engine
The 2022 Outback features a standard direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine that delivers 182 horsepower and impressive mileage around town with its Auto Start-Stop Technology. Paired with a Lineartronic® CVT, it can reach up to 33 MPG highway with over 600 miles of range[16].
Standard on: Outback, Premium, Limited, and Touring
SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with 11.6-inch Touchscreen
A STARLINK Multimedia system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration comes standard on the 2022 Outback. To make it even easier to select entertainment and view navigation, a high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen is also available. Wireless pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content, and you can access news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through available cloud-based STARLINK apps and SiriusXM®[17].
11.6-inch Touchscreen standard on: Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT
The Most Comfortable Outback Ever
The 2022 Outback is designed to make every drive more enjoyable for every passenger with available genuine Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery for a soft feel and a premium look. Heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats are all available to provide year-round comfort.
Standard on: Touring and Touring XT
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
The Harman Kardon® premium audio system captures detail-rich acoustics through enhanced sound control and superior high sound output. At the heart of the system lies a high-performance 8-channel class-D amplifier pumping out 576 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s 12-speaker sound system – including a dedicated center channel speaker and subwoofer. Harman’s Clari-Fi™ Technology restores and corrects audio fidelity, resulting in musical reproduction that sounds clearer, crisper, and more dynamic.
Available on: Limited, Touring, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Standard Raised Roof Rails with Enhanced Tie-Downs
Standard raised roof rails provide additional versatility for equipment like kayaks, bikes, skis, and cargo carriers, and the integrated crossbars can fold away when not in use. Plus, built-in tie-downs give you even more flexibility and make it easier to secure your cargo.
Standard on: Outback, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Outback Onyx Edition XT
A bold, sophisticated take on Outback style, the Onyx Edition XT features a 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine. Standard dual-function X-MODE optimizes the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces. The exterior features unique design accents including black-finish alloy wheels, mirrors, and rear badging. Inside, the theme continues with two-tone StarTex water-repellent upholstery and lime stitching.
Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER Engine
The Onyx Edition XT features a 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine for 277 pound-feet of torque and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity – providing both lively acceleration and the ability to haul more types of cargo.
18-Inch Alloy Wheels
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels feature a gloss black finish and give the Onyx Edition XT a confident and composed foundation.
Two-Tone StarTex Interior
The Onyx Edition XT cabin surrounds you in StarTex upholstery that’s water-repellent and hard-wearing to withstand countless adventures.
Dual-Function X-MODE
With standard dual-function X-MODE, the Onyx Edition XT can optimize the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for snow, dirt, or mud – so you get maximum traction in almost any condition.