The 2022 Subaru Outback offers a great blend of not-quite-an-SUV and not-quite-a-wagon design. Blending these genres is what makes it so unique. It’s kind of a midsize crossover and kind of a wagon in SUV garb. In any event, it offers plenty of offroad ability, space, and most importantly, standard all-wheel drive.
For 2022 there are almost no changes to the Outback. After all, the sixth generation debuted in 2020, so the technology is still brand new and safety is top-notch. There is a new Subaru Outback Wilderness coming but it exists more as an off-road specialist. That new trim boasts a more off-road-oriented all-wheel-drive and suspension set-up, all-terrain tires, and underbody cladding.
Fully Loaded
At the top of the range, a fully loaded Subaru Outback can be priced out above $47,000. That price is the result of the long list of 81 additional accessories available. Here’s an overview of what you get at the very top trim:
- Outback Touring XT trim comes with the more powerful 260-horsepower 2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder that supplants the base 182-horsepower naturally aspirated 2.5-liter flat-4. You also get Subaru’s Starlink Safety and Security, a larger 11.6-inch infotainment screen with Subaru’s Multimedia Plus, and more. The Touring XT starts at $39,945, plus a $1,125 destination charge.
- Among the features that don’t already come on the fully-loaded Touring XT are a wireless phone charger ($292), outside dimming mirrors with puddle/approach lamps ($273), and footwell illumination ($239).
- A wide variety of pet-friendly accessories make transporting your pets a whole lot more comfortable. Even more important, it’s a whole lot safer for pets. Items include a pet-friendly ramp ($299.95), a collapsible kennel for the cargo area of the Outback ($159.95), and a Pet Harness ($79.99). There’s even a pet carrier and bed for your cat. ($199.99)
- The Outback offers cargo nets, dividers, second-row window sunshades, and all-weather floor liners. There are smoking accessories including an ashtray holder, ashtray, and cigarette lighter. Off-roaders can add various bits of under-cladding. Also available are any number of trailer hitches, balls, hitch-mounted, and roof-mounted bike racks, and other cargo carrying accessories.
Here are the highlights of a fully-loaded 2022 Subaru Outback Touring XT:
Everything in the Base Trim, Plus
You get everything in the base trim, which includes standard all-wheel drive, standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, LED responsive headlights, plus Subaru’s Starlink Multimedia with a larger 11.6-inch infotainment system, Nappa leather interior, DriverFocus attention monitoring, ventilated front seats, and more. You also get over 8 inches of ground clearance, dual-zone automatic climate control, and LED fog lights. The Outback XT also features a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter engine.
Pet Accessories and Safety Gear
Subaru offers a ton of optional pet accessories to keep your furry family members safe and comfortable on the road. On offer are more than 15 different pet accessories that include everything from a variety of collapsible kennels for the cargo area (in a number of different sizes), to different harnesses, pet bowls and bedding, seat and back covers, and ramps.
Subaru also offers a pair of emergency roadside and severe weather kits to help you get help or unstuck when you need to.
Carry Your Outdoor Adventure Gear
Whether you’re a mountain biker, kayaker, surfer, or you just need to use more of the interior space for people, pets, and cargo, Subaru offers a wide variety of cargo, trailer hitch, and rooftop options to make the most of your adventure. They even offer a Thule portable step ($89.95) that attaches to your wheel to help you get up high enough to manage the cargo on the roof.
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