What Are The Features Of The 2024 Subaru Outback?
After receiving a stylish makeover last year, the 2024 Subaru Outback has only added to its perfection. For this year's line-up, the Outback features nine different trim levels. Trim levels designated "XT" feature Subaru's high-performance turbocharged power plant. The trim levels and their new 2024 features are:
- Base: Includes standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- Premium: Comes with standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system, X-MODE®
- Limited/Limited XT: Features leather trim
- Onyx Edition/Onyx Edition XT: Comes standard with heated steering wheel, power moonroof and reverse automatic braking system, additional X-Mode settings for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.
- Wilderness: This trim features a redesigned front fascia, grill, and bumper, LED fog lights, standard heated steering wheel, additional X-Mode settings for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.
- Touring/Touring XT: Includes a leather trim interior.
While Wilderness trim received the most significant upgrade for 2024, the other trim levels saw several features now offered as standard. From LED steering responsive headlights, to Subaru's Starlink multimedia system, the 2024 Subaru Outback is equipped once again to be the leader of its automotive segment.
What Vehicles Compare To The Subaru Outback?
The 2024 Subaru Outback shares the midsize crossover market with several formidable competitors. In this competitive field, the 2024 Outback's top rivals are:- Chevrolet Blaze
- GMC Acadia
- Ford Edge
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
In this densely populated market segment, the Subaru Outback stands above its competition.
How do the Subaru Outback and the GMC Acadia compare?
As midsize crossover SUVs, the Subaru Outback and the GMC Acadia are similar vehicles. Let's get into the similarities and differences.
- Resale Value: The 2024 Outback holds a definitive advantage in resale value over its GMC adversary. After assessing the five year depreciation of the Outback and the Acadia, the GMC's value declines 52.8 percent in contrast to the Outback's minimal 39.5 percent drop in value. As a result, the 2024 Subaru Outback retains 13.2 percent points in higher resale value than the GMC's Acadia.
- Fuel Efficiency: The Subaru Outback has achieved an EPA rating of 26 mpg for the city and 32 mpg for the highway from its 2024 model. The GMC Acadia earned a rating of 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. While the Outback gets the nod in fuel efficiency, it also turned in a greater range than the Acadia. The 2024 Outback delivered a highway range of 592 miles on a tank of gas while the Arcadia was only able to travel 563 miles.
- Safety Features: When it comes to safety features, Subaru is king. The 2024 Outback is loaded with standard safety features, unlike its counterparts. The latest Outbacks are now outfitted with forward-collision and pedestrian detection, along with adaptive cruise control with lane centering and lane-departure warning systems. The Outback is lauded for its DriverFocus system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alerts. These standard safety features are what has earned the 2024 Subaru Outback the NHTSA 5 star rating and the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor. Unfortunately for the GMC Acadia fell short with only a 4.88 star rating from NHTSA.
Is The Subaru Outback A Reliable SUV?
As a Subaru, the Outback is a reliable SUV. 2024 Outbacks are expected to grace the roadways for an average of 12-20 years or for 160,000-250,000 miles, though many of the Subaru's SUVs have seen even greater life expectancy. iSeeCar' has awarded the Outback with a 8.8 reliability score to add to its top 3 quality ranking from a field of 66 crossover SUVs. Engineered and loaded with safety features from bump to bumper combined with its all-weather capabilities, the 2024 Subaru Outback offers its owners the peace of mind that only comes from a truly reliable vehicle.
Test drive a Subaru Outback at Rafferty Subaru today!
If you're ready to take your driving experience to uncharted territory, the 2024 Subaru Outback will take you there. Come see our friendly sales staff at Rafferty Subaru on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square to test drive the all new Subaru Outback. Contact us today to encounter the adventure of the Outback.
