• New XT models with 260-horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine
• Debut of Onyx Edition XT trim level with unique exterior and interior
• Tablet-style high-definition SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch touchscreen
• New Hands-Free Power Gate
• Available segment-exclusive DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
• Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control and new Lane Centering

 

The 2020 Outback delivers the optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control and X-MODE with Hill Descent Control. The 8.7 inches of ground clearance for all Outback models is greater than that in many SUVs, yet the Outback maintains a comfortably low step-in height for both front and rear passenger entry.

For the first time since 2009, the Outback lineup offers a turbocharged engine. Standard on XT models, the 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine delivers robust all-around performance with 260 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 277 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. Meanwhile, the standard naturally aspirated 2.5-liter BOXER, with direct injection and nearly 90 percent of its parts new, delivers 182 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 176 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm.

All 2020 Outback models are paired with a CVT featuring an 8-speed manual mode function with steering wheel paddle shifters. The 2.4-liter turbo delivers a 3,500-lb. towing capacity, the most of any Outback in history, while the 2.5-liter provides more than a 600-mile range on a single tank. Manufacturer’s estimated fuel economy is 26/33 mpg city/highway for the 2.5-liter and 23/30 mpg city/highway for the turbo.

 

The 2020 Outback offers a peaceful cabin that is almost 3 dB quieter at highway speeds. Subaru engineers worked extensively to find ways to reduce unwanted noise coming into the cabin, fitting the Outback with new door weather strips that feature a baffle in the mid-section and dual lips on the roof side for improved quietness. Sound-insulated glass, which uses a sound-insulating inner film for the windshield and front-door glass, has been adopted, while glass thickness all around has been increased for quietness

 

SUBARU STARLINK In-Vehicle Technology offers an integrated cockpit experience by allowing the driver to control entertainment and vehicle settings through a large touchscreen display.

 

Pricing for the 2020 Outback will be announced closer to this fall’s on-sale date.

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No big surprises after the Legacy debut.  I'd be good with the turbo and that medium brown leather interior.

 

 

Decent work here most Subaru’s drive like turds though nowadays. Let’s hope this is a decent drive. 

Nice, should continue to sell well to the faithful. 

I wonder if this engine will have the heads gasket problem of all the other boxer engines? ?

 

26 minutes ago, dfelt said:

Nice, should continue to sell well to the faithful. 

I wonder if this engine will have the heads gasket problem of all the other boxer engines? ?

 

Not ALL boxer engines had gasket problems

8 hours ago, ykX said:

Not ALL boxer engines had gasket problems

Really? ? Seems Subaru owners all say and complain about the head gasket issue. My neighbor just had both of his Subaru's in for head gasket repairs. Outback and Legacy.

I like the simple look here.

Have not really heard much about the head gasket in the last 6-7 years. Would think these should be good to go!

On 4/17/2019 at 1:38 PM, regfootball said:

Decent work here most Subaru’s drive like turds though nowadays. Let’s hope this is a decent drive. 

All new platform, so probably have to start that impression from scratch. 

45 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

All new platform, so probably have to start that impression from scratch. 

Is this based on a global platform that came from Toyota?

Not sure if Toyota had anything to do with the platform but it is the latest car be on same platform as all of their other models (Impreza/Crosstrek/Forester/Legacy) that were redone in the last few years aside from the WRX/STi and BRZ.

 

It's a Subaru platform

same as the new legacy, correct?  

2 hours ago, regfootball said:

same as the new legacy, correct?  

Yeah, the one that just came out in February. They aren't on the market yet.