What are the differences between the Subaru Outback Limited and the Touring trim? 

Hey man, I love your videos. I’m in car sales at Subaru myself and you’ve taught me more than any of my managers. Also, I always tell my customers to go watch your videos because you’re much better at explaining these things than I am. Keep up the good work!

After nearly 20 years in Subaru land I am finally back in a 2023 Forester Premium, after moving through the Premium, Limited and Touring trim levels over the years, which used to be all we could get (except Base!) Why? Premium (in my book) is generally the best value across Subaru’s entire model lineup, and represents a really nice upgrade from rather Spartan “Base” Trim level. The Limited was nice mainly because I had to have built in Nav and mistakenly did not get it on my 2016 Premium while I could!!! The Touring was Crystal White with Saddle leather, and was the prettiest Subaru I have had, who I lovingly named “Blanca” - but honestly I just did not use most of the extra features it came with, except Nav. Now that I drive 4-5000 miles/yr I just could not justify the $12,000 spread. So in the 2 months since getting my Premium in Cascade Green Silica, I just hit 500 miles woo hoo! I weaned myself from built in Nav and finally tried Apple Car Play, and love it! Lastly what is with all this Chrome Trim on Subaru’s???!!! Sorry guys but the chrome trimmed Fog light guards are a rock chip away from crapping up a $41,000 car, and are just too much for my basic tastes! I have been a BMW guy since my first 1984 318i (Savannah Beige), and still think the most beautifully designed cars rely on great lines not garish embellishments. Michael Albuquerque NM USA PS I have the unlimited car wash plan and I finally USE IT on this lovely Cascade Green Silica Premium Forester!!!

I like the front-end on the previous generation of Outback.

My husband and I just purchased a 2022 Touring on Monday! We bought it as a fresh trade-in and are waiting for it to be detailed/certified. We can’t wait to start driving it! Love all of your videos. They are super helpful!

Alex, great video as always. We are both getting close to the 1yr anniversary of owning our 2023 Outbacks. I actually have about 4100 miles on mine. I have totally enjoyed my Touring XT. However there are feature that I either do not use at all or use infrequently. I never use the folding mirrors and have the auto feature disabled. I very infrequently use the ventilated seat. I must state the acoustic glass used in the trim level makes the cabin extremely quiet. I am very pleased with my Touring XT, and have no misgivings about the purchase.

I drive an identical blue 2021 Outback Touring model as you featured. I love everything about this car especially the finer features like the ventilated seats. I have never second-guessed my decision to spend the extra money on the touring package. Overall it was worth it

We have a 2022 Outback Touring XT. We really enjoy this vehicle and the additional options. I liked the optional six cylinder engine on our previous 2017 Outback Touring and wish they had continued with that engine. I have learned more from you about the entire Subaru line than anyone. You are very proactive on helping with questions.

Very informative! I just bought a 2023 Forester Wilderness Edition in June and while I’m definitely more focused on your Forester content, it’s really cool to learn about the brand as a whole (I had only owned vehicles from GM up until now) and I definitely learned a few things today from this one (examples include the monocular lens third camera, the smart rearview digital mirror (would love to have that), the driver, focus system, and the location of the CD player in this trim level). Was definitely worth the watch. Have a good Sunday 🤠

I have 2024 Touring as a loaner while my 2008 Outback is in for maintenance. I love this car! The acoustic glass sound proofing is wonderful. Most of the extras I wouldn’t use but it’s really nice to have a backup camera, leather seats, security/warning lights. I won’t have it long enough to figure out all of the programming on the dash. Glad I found your channel.

Thanks for the video. We have a 2017 Outback with 107,000 miles on it with 2.5 engine. Took a trip with it last month over 1,000 miles fully loaded and averaged 29.5mpg!

Yes, this video is very helpful. Thumbs up and thank you.

We love the 22 Touring and use the front camera quite a bit. It puts you exactly where you want to be in the garage, too.

Enjoy your videos. Bought my wife a 2023 silver touring model. Liked it and 3 days later I bought myself a 2023 green touring model. ❤

I have a 2023 touring/turbo crazy fun to drive.

Always enjoy your videos Alex. I own a ‘22 Outback Touring XT. Just love it! I use the AC seats daily in FL, the folded mirrors & the front camera. I could’ve used the new feature w/the rear view mirror camera, boxes blocked my view. Wonder if that is available to me?!

We have a 2022 Outback Touring and love it

Great. Info

Very happy with my 24 Outback Premium and especially like that it came with a real key. I traded in my 22 Forester and definitely made the right choice👍

I'm late to the game, but I find in Feb 2024 that there are no packages available for the models when I search and try to build an Outback. But what a great video. I learned about the refresh of the front end, and what the digital smart mirror does - something I would have passed on as the cars salesman here in Utah did not explain it to me. Very confused by some of Subaru's trim choices though.... like why is the 180-degree front-view camera not available on the Limited, and why do only a couple trims get the full size spare.... It's your videos convincing me to get a Subaru.

I have a 24 touring Outback I love all the toys and in Texas the cooling seats are a treat. How do you use the rear view mirror to see the front of the car? I did it once and forgot how to ? Love your videos thanks for sharing

I like the Touring because of the front and rear camera's, then the vented seats and folding rear view mirrors.

Going touring, I want the ventilated seats since the real feel in NJ is 100 pretty much all summer long now. I also like the rearview digital mirror and the front camera. Just torn on the XT or 2.5 as I want this thing to last for a fews years I drive a lot.

In Canada , we cannot get the Touring in the 2.5 ( Touring equals Premier here ) . Subaru Canada in their wisdom only wants you to get the 2.4T. So the Limited is the top trim that can be had with the 2.5. Bad move Subaru Canada.

I want the Touring XT, just for the Cooling Seats. Smart mirror and folding side view, are just a bonus. Dealers don't seem to order them with both Remote Start and trailer hitch, and I do not want to order one custom. I know they can install these at the dealer, but I don't know if I trust them. lol

Have the 2023 OBW. Wish I had the Brown leather NAPA ventilated seats though!

We have a 2021 Ascent with Touring trim level. So far it has worked very well, we like it a lot.The one thing that bugs me is that it didn't come with the one thing you would expect for a vehicle that is supposedly tricked out for touring , a GPS.

I had a2017 outback limited with the 6 cyl.I loved that car but went for a hybrid rav 4 2018.It gets 28 mpg on a good day.Going back to an outback,limited .

All the best from AU

I bought a 2020 Touring XT. The front camera and ventilated seats were the allure. If I could do it again, I would get the Limited XT. The padding on the seat bottom for the ventilation seems a lot thinner than my old 2015 Limited. The insulated glass is nice, but I would rather have the beige interior. The baby diaper content brown...is just not that attractive.

Love the Touring❤

I recently purchased a 2024 Outback Touring XT. I wanted the additional features plus the Napa brown leather interior.

Could you please tell us more about the speakers and sound system? Thanks

Hey, just wondering what are the differences between the 22 Outback base model and the 22 Outback Premium. I have the 22 Outback premium and I absolutely love it.

Does this match the Legacy touring as well (minus the roof rails)? And, based on the huge amount of feedback, will the '25 models revert to physical hvac buttons?

I have the 2024 Touring for the CD player and seats however the interior color is limited to the exterior color I could only get black nappa leather.

Having owned 6 Volvos over time and as a former Volvo Cars of America employee, Volvos are solidly built and safe to drive. Fast forward to 2023, I commend Subaru for "picking up the torch" and carrying on the "Volvo" tradition of safety, quality and built strong. I worked part time after retirement at a Mazda dealership. I purchased a one owner 2014 Outback Premium 5 years ago. The car gets 26 MPG local driving and excellent traction control. This car is as "Volvo-esk" as any car I've ever owned.

If you can remind the subaru sales people selling any model with the autodimming rear view mirror that the auto dim doesn't include the side mirrors. I just bought them and installed them on my new touring xt.

Great video! Do you think 5% below MSRP is too crazy to ask for? I believe that $42-44k is Pilot, Highlander, or other larger size SUV territory. Also, Do they share the GPS data with data brokers like the On-Star? Thanks!

Can you do this with the onyx as well

I bought a Forester Touring just for the saddle brown leather interior

Anything to say about the current stop sale I've heard about?

I want those roof rails! Had an 18 Touring and was so disappointed they discontinued those.

Have u heard or know any info about the harness recall on the 2024 Impreza Sport?

What do you guys think of the 2.5i engine? I just received my 2023 Outback a few days ago. It’s an awesome car but I took it out on the highway last night and I’ve gotta say, it kinda feels underpowered. I am no racer but do like to have some additional power there when it’s needed. I would have gone with the 2.4 XT engine but in my region of Europe they don’t sell that engine for some reason. So I’m just wondering what others think of the engine, do you find it powerful enough?

When will you be making a video about what 3 words. Which is integrated in some 2023 subaru models?

Can a full size spare wheel/tire be ordered. Would be nice when traveling on non paved roads.

On the Touring can the Camera record while driving or will you need to buy a dash cam?

Can you get the digital mirror in put in the 2022 touring model? Is there an upgrade without cost?

Can you please explain why my 2024 Outback Limited XT has both the driver focus AND two memory seats? If the car scans my face and adjusts the seat and mirrors, why the two memory seat positions on the door? Thank you!!

Gotta have ventilated seats. I will be purchasing a Touring Outback in the next couple of months. I will probably order it since I am having trouble finding dealers with the Dark Mahogany Pearl color in the Touring.

3 weeks ago I bought a 2024 premium option 15 white pearl finish but my question is , my roof racks , when I move the cross bar to the rear set of holes the back one wont click (lock) into the straight position am I supposed to use the front bar on the back position ? Or is there something wrong with my roof rack ? I may not live long enough to learn everything that the trim level I have does much less a touring level . Also my car's X-Mode only seems to have one mode and don't have the choice for snow dirt , deep snow and deep mud . Is there any way to lock all 4 wheels together like a 4X4 lock ?

What about the Onyx Edition?

Have you noticed from a stop, the lag the outback turbo motor has? Is it supposed to be like that? Mine does and I have almost been smacked crossing intersection cuz of it.😢

Well done video, going to details about trim levels🫡👍

QUESTION? Alex, I own a 1999 Forester with nearly 200K miles ……. and in great running shape. I recently had to have the starter replaced. Since that repair, the security anti-theft system goes off randomly. The siren alarm sounds for about 15 seconds and then shuts off. I have confirmed that other car key fobs (Ford and GM) will trigger the alarm. I have tried to use posted RU-vid guidance to reset/disarm the system, but with no remedy. I do not use a key fob any longer for this vehicle. Any suggestions to remedy? I would be okay with a permanent disarming. Thanks?

Have 7569 miles on touring 22 model year old this month. No issues had the info updated at dealership. Thanks to Alex video on that ! No regrets went from a 2017 Honda to the Outback. Better vehicle seat are more comfortable than Honda and the overall vehicle has a lot going for it. Yes it cost more than the Honda and I was going to buy a Passport in 22 . But after the Honda dealership was going to mark up the passport by 2 k went with the Outback more for the money. Plus to tell you that I had a new Honda every three years Honda lost a long term customer. Outback wagon is a clear value Touring 2.5 more than enough power. Gas mileage isn't as good in the Outback only issue with my purchase. Honda 37 HWY. Outback. 35 HWY. But the comfortable seats are a big plus. Honda seats are horrible.

Like the touring. But love the grey and brown of my 2017 touring. Really dislike the black heavy trim everywhere. Also prefer the low roof rails of the 2017. Why when they have a good looking outback do they change the look to more like the lower end models of outback

Is there improved sound proofing in the Touring model?

My 2022 outback dash panel console with all the apps seems to load slow. It’s updated to latest version and updated but when I start vehicle it seems to load apps 1 or 2 at a time. There are times it loads right up. Is this a characteristic of the outback or is there possibly something wrong with the screen. It’s my first Subaru and purchased this and the Crosstrek for my wife . Look forward to your response ?

Should we be asking if 2023 and 2024 dealer Subarus have the updated software or is there somewhere we can check to see that it has been installed? Apparently it is 5 files that need to be downloaded to usb from a website and then installed. ???

Does anyone know if there is a differenc in rear Rear Seatback Protectors for 2023 and 2024 Outbacks.

i have the basic 2023 outback and it is great do not need all those extra

I am an old man and low in knowing and using the many functions the new 2023 Subaru Outback limited trim it came with.

Alex… ❤ you info. Having issues with my 2020 touring Forrester…. There is an issue with something is draining my battery…. I am coming from an 08 Forrester, which I LOVED. The fob has pushed me over the edge😩. Can you HELP ????

I like very much de touring

Seems weird that the touring model's steering wheel isn't power tilt & telescoping. Also, is there a setting that will fix TomTom's confusing "Freeway Exit right Ahead" message? It should say "Freeway exit coming up."

Please mention info about Homelink. Thank You. 👍👍

Alex, you are a big help in my decision process on the Outback. But this video was a bit confusing with the different years comparison. It got a little clearer when you discussed the seven differences. I wonder if you have the time could you help me with the seat complaints I am reading about. Apparently the seat bottoms are uncomfortable for a lot of folks. I rode in a 2022 Outback a few weeks ago. I sat in the front passenger seat for two hours and my butt got very uncomfortable. In older models this was not an issue. Could it be the cooling comments I am feeling?

Other than the color does the current touring model have the same roof rail system as the limited? The older touring models did not include the integrated crossbars. Additionally I believe the wilderness edition has a different higher load roof rail that does not include the crossbars?

I wish subaru improve the rear back up camera quality .

Hi friend If I tint the front windshield with a clear transparent uv type tint film. Will it negatively effect at all any the the vehicles systems? I have a 2024 outback xt . Thx

What is the dealership where you work? We don't have a great Subaru option where I live.

I have a 2023 Outback Touring. I absolutely love the car but have one complaint. It came with the wireless charger but the charger is pretty much worthless. I recently took a road trip and used my iphone's navigation with my phone on the charger all day. After an 11 hour drive, my phone was down to 40% charged even though it sat on the charger all day. Kind of sucks to pay for a charger that doesn't actually work.

I really like your videos. I watch them all. I didn't like this one as much. Too much switching between cars and years. It became confusing. Just wait until you have the cars you want to compare.

I don't understand why can't the camera have a dashcam. You can obstruct the mirror

I wish you’d list trim levels from barest to the most loaded.

Looking to finally get into an Outback Touring XT in the next few months to replace our 2007 Cobalt. Wanting it for the creature comforts and a solid AWD vehicle for the minor snow and slop we seem to get in our area. One item I wish Subaru would let us option out is blacked out window trim surrounds, side view mirrors and roof rails like the Onyx trim has. Also would love a blacked out interior option from the belt line and up also like the Onyx edition. I know the parts are there and available but having those options would be nice to have. Right now our biggest decision is color. I'm loving Magnetite Gray Metallic but Cosmic Blue Peral looks good as well.

Your a bad ass and no I’m not gay

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I have a 2022 outback touring, I took delivery in November 2021 and I cannot believe how much it is depreciated only been two years old over $10,000, I also have a 2022 WR ex Limited that I got last year in July little over a year old it also lost $10,000 in value not very happy losing that much money on vehicles.

Buc-ee!

It's not necessary to have these many trims and options when the difference is so miniscule to the untrained eyes of Subaru....

Why are you comparing a 2021 against a 2024 ? Of course there are differences

Bogus comparison!! Also, Identical?!

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Man, when you compare trims, use sane year models. Your video is totally irrelevant. Speech and visual cues only work with the audience if they are IDENTICAL.

Those are two different model years 2021 and one's a 2023 they are even visually the same