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 What Are The Features of The 2024 Subaru Outback?Â
The 2024 Subaru Outback comes well equipped to maintain its dominance in the compact SUV market. For the newest edition of the Outback, standard features include LED steering responsive headlights, LED fog lamps, Subaru's Starlink multimedia technology, and a raised roof rail system with integrated crossbars and tie-down points. The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek also features its cutting edge safety technology, EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Combining these features with Subaru's legendary symmetrical all-wheel drive system, the 2024 Subaru Outback's standard 8.7 inches of ground clearance leaves the competition in the rearview mirror.
What Vehicles Compare To The Subaru Outback?
 The 2024 Subaru Outback shares the compact SUV market with several formidable adversaries. The Honda CRV, Hyundai Sante Fe, Toyota RAV-4 and Mazda's CX-50 have entered their vehicles in this very popular marketplace.  What Mazda Is Equivalent To The Subaru Outback?
For 2024, Mazda has taken direct aim at upending the Subaru Outback's dominance as the industry-leading compact SUV. The CX-50 has been designed and developed by Mazda to compete with the Outback in this automotive market segment.Â
Mazda has produced a respectable competitor to the Outback, however, the Outback's practicality and size dimensions still outperforms its opponent. The Subaru Outback offers more room in every dimension over the CX-50. In terms of ever-important cargo space for compact SUVs, the Outback offers over 75.6 cubic feet of space to the Mazda's 56.3 cubic feet. In addition, the Outback offers more room in head, shoulder, hip, and legroom than the CX-50.Â
How Do The Subaru Outback and the Mazda CX-50 Compare For Outdoor Capabilities?Â
 The separation between the 2024 Subaru Outback and the Mazda CX-50 widens drastically off the pavement. While the Mazda is equipped with standard all-wheel drive, its capabilities for unpaved terrain pale in comparison to the Subaru. The 2024 Subaru Outback boasts its symmetrical all-wheel-drive system paired with its X-MODE traction control that provides the performance needed when the pavement ends and the adventure begins. In terms of ground clearance, the Mazda CX-50 offers only 8.3" but standard Outbacks offer 8.7" of clearance and Outback Wilderness has 9.5" of ground clearance! How Long Will a Subaru Outback Last?
Reliability and durability are synonymous with the Subaru brand, and the 2024 Subaru Outback is no different. Typically the Outback averages a 12 to 20 year life expectancy with the proper maintenance and standard use. With a regular maintenance plan and proper care, your Outback should easily surpass the 150,000-mile milestone. Many Outbacks have eclipsed 200,000 miles and continue down the road with minimal repairs.
