2023 Premium 2.5 0-60, walk around, and review! On this Ice Silver Metallic Subaru Outback!

Hey guys, here is the newly refreshed Subaru Outback Premium! With Option Package 15 that includes: Eyesight, Moonroof, 11.6” touch screen, blind spot monitoring, keyless access, PIN code access, powered rear gate. It’s a great vehicle and a strong competitor in the class!
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[@TheRealCobraBurnout]

Excellent Vid. For someone that prefers cloth interior this is a great trim that allows for some really nice options.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Very true! In general Subaru seems to do quite well making comfortable cloth seats which hold up well to wear/tear and aren’t to thick resulting in not much lost passenger room (compared to some other brands). 🙂

[@SavvyTruth]

Thanks for posting a detailed review of a premium! No one has really done a solid review of a premium yet. Ordered my ‘23 OB premium with package 13 in mid-October. Hopefully I will have it around Christmas. Reviews like this get me excited. Looking forward to having more space coming from a CX-5.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

My pleasure! I have one more 23 outback video to post and then I’ll have done 7/9 lol. Trying to get them all. Congrats on your premium coming, it’s gonna be awesome! 🙂

[@truckerrickakamanowar]

Ordered my 23 in June got it October 1st. Same model and options. Absolutely love the car. Only difference mine is the white pearl color.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

@@truckerrickakamanowarnice ride!

[@devilefan]

It's funny that you mentioned about the front grill change.... because when I first saw the picture of the new outback, I really didn't think much of it and was saying that I wanted to get a 2022 if I could.... but then for the first time I saw a dealership that had the new 2023 outbacks in stock.... and seeing it in person, I actually really liked it.... it's funny because it's the same exact one as the picture but the picture just doesn't do it justice if that makes any sense

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

What did you end up going with a 22 or 23? They do look better in person and are slowly growing on me lol. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@devilefan]

Up until this point I haven't gotten anything yet.... but I am going to be trading in my 2010 ram 1500 and getting the new outback.... I also like that they finally added Bluetooth to the mix

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

These really need the 2.4 turbo as standard equipment. Had a 2.5 Outback as a rental in Denver last week and I had to keep the accelerator floored to stay up with traffic on I-70 going up steep grades. Saw tons of Subaru’s and cannot understand the popularity of them in Colorado. The majority of them were naturally aspirated models that all struggled to maintain momentum.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Agreed, they should be turbo’d, it makes such a difference. I’ve done plenty of 0-60 with gps tests with turbo vs. NA Subaru’s at about 4,000 elevation and it’s a 2.5-4.5 difference depending on density altitude (DA) that day of the year. Very good point about the Colorado popularity. They’re fantastic in the snow but not speed lol.😜

[@MIkegrimm2]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I feel that if I live at a higher altitude (Denver), or do a lot of driving in the mountains then the Turbo is the best way to go. If you are at sea level, I think that the 2.5 engine is better economically without sacrificing to much power.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

@@MIkegrimm2for sure!

[@CRVgarage]

You really don't need more power. Outback 2.5 drives just fine with enough grunt.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@CRVgarage when I have the accelerator floored to keep momentum with the traffic around me, I strongly disagree that it has enough power. I vividly remember all of the Subaru’s struggling to make it up mountain passes while all of the other vehicles passed us like we were standing still.

[@MIkegrimm2]

I plan on upgrading my 14 Outback to a 23 Outback sometime late spring/early Summer 23. I live on the Virginia, so I will probably stick with the 2.5 Engine. Just not sure if I should go with the Onyx or Premium. I typically road trip to Illinois during the summer and go to Maine for Thanksgiving.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

How does your 14 2.5 do on your road trips? The more modern version is expected to only be more efficient as a whole vehicle system. I think you’ll be well off with either an Onyx or Premium 🙂. I’ve reviewed a 2023 Onyx if you’re interested for comparison to this Premium walk around. Can’t go wrong either way!

[@MIkegrimm2]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Gas milage is decent (29 to 32 on the highway). The 14 Outback (just like the 2010 through 2014) has a stiffer ride quality. Great for fire road driving (less bouncing around). The seats are great.

[@gdeuna5742]

Can you do a review on a Crosstrek 2023 limited??

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

For sure! I’ll try to have one within the next few weeks. 🙂

[@biagiooliverio8049]

I think , this option is where Subaru shines

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I totally agree! The premium is a great option to get your foot in the door of that vehicle model and have a few nice features without overspending. 🙂

[@mytige20V]

I traded in my 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Premium on a 2023 Outback Premium. Although the Sonata was nicely equipped,, had low miles there is no comparing it to the safety features on the Outback Premium with Option pkg. 15. I took delivery in late October 2022 and I am a low milage drive so I am still under 1000 miles and still breaking the engine in. The ride and comfort is great but it's smaller than my 2017 Santa Fe Sport we have. When it comes down to it both vehicles drive great and handle well. I don't regret getting the Outback Premium for my daily driver after me wife started driving my Santa Fe full time. I got a fantastic trade in price on my Sonata that greatly reduced the price on the Outback Premium.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s awesome! Glad you’re enjoying your new ride and appreciate its safety upgrades! Also, under 1,000 miles to this day is very impressive. Go take it on a road trip. 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@mytige20V]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I can't take long road trips because I am disabled with a neurologic condition and have 4 dogs. Where would I put the dogs on a long trip? Because I am disabled I cannot and will not put them in a private kennel.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a good point, please excuse my unknowing. 4 dogs sure must keep you busy, I know our one puppy does for us, lol. 🙂

[@jomama01]

Just purchased a crystal white ‘23 Premium and are generally impressed. Moved “down” from a 2016 Forester Limited, honestly could care less about leather seating surfaces (Java brown on top of range very, very nice, however). Would never consider anything w the Star-tech (?) material - drove one and wasn’t impressed. Wireless charger on backorder, no ETA available. No heated seats??? Ours does, assumed they all did. Don’t miss navigation app - with Apple Car Play figured no point in paying for it. To mess with the Subaru snobs out there, ordered the front and rear lower bumper moldings for $200. Dealer offered $1500 off without haggling, we added a thousand dollars in accessories and ended up getting it for $2000 off. Also tossed in free wheel and tire accident coverage, which we plan to not take advantage of. New Outback has reinforced the stereotype that American Subarus don’t compare favorably with their Japanese cousins. Found some assembly debris in the engine compartment, and when we got home noticed a slight dent on the top of the rear fender. Dealer prep also a gripe - not that most dealers do a great job in the first place, but dirty windows, and handprints on the interior are easy things to address before delivery. One of the rear view mirrors also had slight scratches, and will be replaced in future visit.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

I’m glad you got an overall great deal on a good vehicle spec’d how you want it! Sorry to hear about any issues from the factory. That’s never fun to deal with. 🙂

[@maggs637]

Does this trim have remote start or an option for it?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Any automatic transmission Subaru that has the push button start should be able to have remote start through the MySubaru app and subscription. At least to my understanding. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@shaktishaker]

cd player?

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

No unfortunately not on that model! 😢

[@devilefan]

And yes, I'm one of those people that can't stand that stupid auto start/stop feature..... it aggravates the hell out of me.... and for that very minute amount of gas that you were saving, you can put that money towards getting a new starter more often then you should

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

Absolutely agree! And it’s just a nuisance, especially when it turns back on every 30 seconds or so to maintain cabin temperature lol. 🤪

[@devilefan]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 ..., I worked for Lester, Glenn Subaru in New Jersey as a PDI technician.... and when I first took one out to gas it up that's when I first discovered about that feature.... but I didn't know about it, so I actually thought something was wrong with the vehicle..lol... when I got back and explained what was going on to my manager. She laughed and told me about the feature and I said that is extremely annoying..... and let's be realistic.... how much gas is it really saving???.... not to mention the damage it's doing every time it has to restart

[@RastaGideonPositiveVibration]

I think it's too much plastic on it. I wonder what that black plastic looks like in 2-3 years. That is the only thing I don't like about it.

[@AutomotiveAnonymous208]

That’s a good question. My Wilderness is over 15 months old and the black cladding/plastic looks basically new. Probably garaged half the time on average. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@RastaGideonPositiveVibration]

@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 That is good to know.