2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT gets slight refresh. Wagon or SUV? Full review and drive.

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2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT gets slight refresh. Wagon or SUV? Full review and drive.
In today’s video I am checking out this brand new 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT. Huge thanks to Conley Subaru in Bradenton, FL for providing the vehicle. You can shop their new and pre-owned inventory at www.conleysubaru.com or give them a call 941-770-5594..
This SUV/Station wagon had the starting MSRP of 42,295 and the following added equipment:
Wireless Charger $341
All-Weather Floor Liners $141
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light $285
Cargo Sidewall Protector $98
Total MSRP $44,385.00

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@cindylk11 Год назад

Three of the best car brands that are worth the money. Subaru, Toyota, and Honda.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

They definitely are

@kingofall9262 Год назад

The only 3 brand I’ve own so far

@dlg5485 Год назад

I purchased this exact car in magnetite gray/java leather back in December and I really like it overall. I'm not crazy about the ugly plastic cladding (that's why I chose a darker color) or the overly intrusive eyesight system. I also think the Outback has gotten too large in recent years and could stand to lose at least 6 inches in length and a couple inches in width, which would make it a bit more nimble. Aside from those minor annoyances, I love the turbo engine and the interior comfort features and overall build quality. So far I'm pretty impressed, but only time will tell how well it's really built. I hope to get 10+ years (about 175000 miles) out of this car. As for the fuel economy, you have to remember that most AWD systems are not as capable as Subaru's. Their system always drives all wheels, while most competitor's systems are FWD, only sending power to the rear if slippage is detected. This makes a significant difference in fuel economy, but it's a worthy trade off for superior traction.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Subarus are known for their reliability so you should have no problem getting 200k out of it. As far as sizes all maunufactirers are getting bigger. Surprisingly Outback is only about 4 inches longer than it was 20 years ago. Many grew 10 inches ( accord)

@dlg5485 Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy This is my 3rd Subaru, so I'm pretty familiar with the brand overall. Although they have always been excellent mechanically, they haven't always had the best interior build quality. Interior rattles in both of my previous models drove me crazy, but so far my Outback has none *knock on wood* As for the size, I have no idea how large the original Outback was, but this one feels very large, and I'm use to driving a midsize truck. I purchased this because I wanted something more compact, but it's only 10 inches shorter than the Nissan Frontier I owned previously.

@addisonclark649 Год назад

The cross bars are integrated into the roof rails.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

absolutely. Good catch!

@tonycoz2309 Год назад

Thank goodness we don't get that new front on the Outback in Australia. It's horrendous. I don't know what the chief designer in the Subaru design department was on when he penned that!

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Really? I think it looks good. I guess to each their own. 👍

@stephenpowstinger733 Год назад

I have one, the Limited XT. I realized right away that I needed my flip-up polarized clip-on glasses because I can’t see the screen in daylight with the dark glasses. The backup camera is disappointing but at least in the Touring you get the camera in the rear view mirror. I don’t know if it stays on full time. I’m only getting about 16 mpg, it says, but my driving is mostly short-range in a very congested city. The map doesn’t offer a “direction up” option, just a “north up” which I find inconvenient. The stereo sound is very good. The touch door handle to lock doesn’t always work. The cellphone doesn’t always properly connect to the Bluetooth and I’ve had to answer the phone sometimes directly from the phone. The Touring offers several valuable features over the Limited for a couple thousand. I was torn between the two trims but I opted to save money and have the less risk of long-term malfunction. The more options the more that go wrong. I miss the ventilated seats mostly. After six months I am satisfied. Nice review. Edit: correction, the map does have a “direction up” selection, which I finally found.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Thank you for sharing your experiences! It is very helpful for potential buyers.

@marcelmetcalfe6900 Год назад

Very good description of the vehicle, thanks.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Thank you!!!

@fleshrocker Год назад

Honda CRV and Rav4 are both about 180-182 inches long, much closer to the Forester’s dimensions.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

valid point but what would you compare it to? it is smaller than Pilot and Highlander.

@davidhypes5228 Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy it’s considered a midsized vehicle so would compare to other midsize two row’s like the Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, and based on size, the two row Grand Cherokee.

@CRVgarage Год назад

Excellent. Quick question - does the 'auto brake hold' stay engaged always or do we have to turn it on everytime we start the outback??

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

It has to be turned on every time you start the vehicle.

@CRVgarage Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy that's a bummer

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

@@CRVgarage if I am not mistaken this is how it works on any brand.

@rickstokes2239 Год назад

I have the 2021 Outback Touring XT in black with Java Leather and love it and hoping to trade in when they come out with the hybrid models. Any idea when that might happen?

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Subaru Outback Hybrid I believe is available in Japan. According to some websites it may be coming to US in 2024 but I could not see anything official from Subaru

@rickstokes2239 Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy I’ll keep my eyes peeled for it then, hopefully it won’t take them long to make it available here. Thanks.

@Active_Duty_Angler Год назад

The cross bars are buolt in🤣🤦

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Yes they are. Thanks for the info.

@The_JL_Podcast Год назад

wt*.. why are you flooring a new vehicle? Has SOA seen this?

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Relax lol, no cars were harmed while making this video.

@The_JL_Podcast Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy I wouldn't buy that Subie if I saw the video. Not funny. It's unbecoming of a Subaru/SOA dealer to post such videos. *I buy off the trailer before folks like you got in.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

@@The_JL_Podcast than you need to drive to the factory and grab one as soon as they finish manufacturing it and have zero miles on it, which is not possible. I would understand your concern if I took this vehicle through its paces on the racetrack but simple acceleration test will not hurt it.

@The_JL_Podcast Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy Why be a smart azz?

@MechayaAlta Год назад

Will the turbo have longevity we expect from Subaru?

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Lets hope so, but Subaru has been putting turbochargers in some models since 1983 so I think they had enough time to test them out. Of course these were different than the modern engines but same concept.

@robertduklus6555 Год назад

its up to the owner to a large degree

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

@@robertduklus6555 very true

@boozer74 Год назад

I thought only the wWilderness edition had all terrain tires?

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Yes, I misspoke these were Yokohama but not Geolanders. These were all season, not all terrain. Sorry!

@MaxFromSydney1 Год назад

I’m starting to think all those finger prints on the touch screen are a bit of a turn off. This may not otherwise be obvious, even during an extended test drive. I’m still going to test drive this car when it finally shows up soon in Australia, but I’m going to pay close attention to the practicalities of that touch screen.

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Lol, it does make a difference. Any shiny surface will look horrible if not cleaned constantly.... unless you dont use it.

@robertduklus6555 Год назад

LOL. leather wraped door panels??????????bahahaha. its not a rolls royce ...., leather.....too funny

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Haha

@smy5607 Год назад

$44k? 😂😂😂😂😂

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

Too cheap?

@smy5607 Год назад

@@MattTheCarguy Too much

@MattTheCarguy Год назад

@@smy5607 its about the same as top of the line Rav4, but more expensive than Cr-V, Sportage or Tucson.

@FordEnthusiast413 Год назад

@@smy5607 I would rather pay $44K for a nicely equipped Outback Touring XT than say 53k for a similarly equipped Ford Edge ST!!!

@dlg5485 Год назад

You likely haven't been paying attention to vehicle prices in recent years. Every brand has raised prices to capitalize on covid inventory shortages, but that's all about to change. With the Fed raising interest rates to their highest level in decades, prices will start to come down soon. It's inevitable. Add to that the fact that dealer inventories are starting to rise and you have growing pressure to reduce prices. That said, you can easily get a discount on any new Subaru via their VIP program. I got VIP and loyalty discounts on my 2023 Touring and saved almost $5000.