Road-Tripping with the 2024 Subaru Outback: What You Need to Know

Road trips are on the cards when you invest in a 2024 Subaru Outback. Combining ruggedness, efficiency, and comfort, this midsize SUV gives you the practicality and handling of a station wagon while delivering the ground clearance and sure-footedness of an SUV. We explore what makes the Outback the ultimate road-tripping vehicle.

Subaru has built the Outback for adventure, from its high-strength steel frame to its LED steering responsive headlights. Propelling you on your way is a 2.5-liter direct-injection four-cylinder 16-valve engine producing 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. This is paired with a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with adaptive cruise control and an eight-speed manual drive mode, resulting in an SUV that’s quick out the starting blocks and amazingly fun to drive.

Advanced Capabilities

The Outback’s symmetrical all-wheel drive system sets this Subaru apart from the competition. Positioned along the vehicle’s centerline for balanced weight distribution and stability, this system continually monitors braking, acceleration, and cornering, adjusting performance to optimize traction for road conditions. Whether driving in rain or snow, on the open highway or dirt roads, your Outback ensures the wheels have the best grip possible.

Even when off-roading, the Outback’s 8.7 inches of ground clearance lets you safely navigate over rocky or uneven surfaces, while the hill descent control provides much-needed stability when heading down steep terrain.

Fuel Efficiency

When setting off on a journey, you need a vehicle that gives you good mileage. The Outback is extremely efficient, achieving an EPA-estimated 33 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg on city streets, partly down to the auto stop/start technology which switches off the engine when idling in traffic. On a full tank, you can travel almost 590 miles, enough mileage to take you on a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park and back.

Towing Capacity

What would a road trip be without bikes, tents, kayaks, SUPs, and anything else you might need for your adventure? That’s why this Subaru gives you the option of hitching up a trailer thanks to its 2,700-pound towing capacity. Upgrade to a higher trim fitted with a 260 horsepower 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, and this increases to 3,500 pounds.

Comfort and Entertainment on the Road

Comfort is key when on a long journey, and the Outback doesn’t disappoint. The spacious interior is thoughtfully designed to give everyone plenty of room to stretch out. Entertainment comes courtesy of Subaru’s STARLINK multimedia system, which features a 7.0-inch touchscreen with integrated Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, letting you connect your smartphone and access all your favorite apps and playlists.

If you’re ready for adventure, then you’re ready for the Subaru Outback. Contact us or head to Subaru Superstore of Surprise in Surprise, AZ today and get your hands on the ultimate road-tripping SUV.