Base Trim 2023 Subaru Outback is Packed with Value

Base Trim 2023 Subaru Outback
In 2023, the Subaru Outback base trim level comes packed with value. Subaru still gives their lowest trim line the standard symmetrical awd, eyesight safety technology for emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, LED steering responsive headlights and LED fog lights, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Roof rails, Alloy wheels, tons of cargo space, and more!
This is Subaru's lowest trim level offered in the 2023 Subaru Outback, but at a price of $29,620, this value is hard to beat.
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[@danrascal4045]

I would like that lower touch screen controls to be regular buttons. At least they got rid of the glossy panels which is great.

[@lastcall3366]

Thank You Alex for featuring the Base Model Outback

[@alexpmo]

You’re welcome!

[@natalheraclio4335]

I love this review, just came from the Subaru dealer in Worcester Massachusetts ( Patrick Subaru) and this week we should sign for our first new 2024 Subaru Outback base model.

[@AbhishekRamesh1]

Congratulations on your purchase. 👏🏻 I'm from MA as well (live in worcester county). What was the OTD price you paid?

[@evelkestriegel]

Hey that's my car! Thanks for making the whole ordering process easy and taking all my phone calls while we waited haha! I've already started customizing the new whip! Window tint has REALLY improved the looks.

[@alexpmo]

No problem man! Enjoy!

[@josephinecopeland295]

Thanks for making video 🎉

[@johngrant1337]

thank-you for all the good info.

[@harrykeane4202]

Thanks for the video. Ive just ordered a 2024 Outback Convenience trim. Can you do a video on those please!

[@Ryan-hw7qb]

Just bought one just like this! Love it so much. It’s my first new car ever

[@brandoncase1904]

Great report as always. !

[@alexpmo]

Thanks Brandon! Hope you're doing well

[@kolterize]

Can you please make a video about base 2023 forester?

[@valdius85]

These crossbars should available for the Forester as well. Thx for the video

[@MarksTech]

I personally have a limited with the drivers mitigation package and the KH sound system, because I NEED good music - but if not for that, id be totally okay with this base. for 28k youre getting alot of car.

[@chrish6373]

Love the crossbars. They are light duty bars, but good that you don't need to pack them with you. I would still spring for some stronger ones with a roof box. If I squint I see my Crosstrek only a little bigger "everything". The dual screen is very much previous gen Crosstrek-eque. A Motorola MA1 dongle puts anyone $100 away from wireless Android Auto. Auto Start/Stop annoying? Again a $100 AE041 Autostop Eliminator will disable that "feature". I guess what I'm saying is you can take the base model and make it a more-perfect budget car for very little money.

[@Wilfredos_]

Recently bought an Outback limited. Can you please make a video on 1) How to use the electronics when the car is off!, car with keys have tha ACC position in the switch. 2) How to set up to know MPG!? Is it auto resets every time you refill gas, or we have to do something to reset the system? THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

[@kenepley8153]

I LOVE IT!! I never really cared about all the tech and I absolutely hate the start stop feature so it’s good to see you have the option to turn it off

[@manbtm1]

I agree I totally despise stop start transmissions, the whole concept to me is ridiculous ,you know the starter is going to burn out down the road due to the frequency, which they always deny, then you talk to mechanics down the road and that’s exactly what they say is happening.

[@strykerman8590]

Just bought this

[@lovestihlquality1369]

Alex did a video about base Impreza. All the standard features Apple and Android Eyesight etc. for just over $20k. That wd make an awesome college car. Although I saw video that 2024s will all be hatchback so probably will be more $$ for entry model

[@Bill-fk8sf]

Can you show a video on how to turn off the dual screens?

[@robn.5932]

Is there a manual lumbar adjustment on the drivers seat on base trim outback for 2024?

[@toddperry2270]

I purchased a 2022 Legacy base model and I love it. For the money the base models are a bargain.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Yes the base trims on all the Subarus seem to be a great value, I bought a 2016 base trim Forester new in late 2015 and have been very happy with it. The one thing I would like to see as an option on the base trim is the privacy glass for the back windows like all the other trims have, if it had that would be totally 😊. It seems the Subaru people likes for your cargo area to be a little exposed if you go with the base trim in that they don't give you the privacy glass or the cargo cover.

[@chuckg6039]

I have the base 2020 Forester with the option which added the updated mirrors, roof rails. The first thing I did was add aftermarket tinting.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

@@chuckg6039 How much does it cost for the aftermarket tinting, did it look as good as the factory tinting?

[@chuckg6039]

@@mickeybrumfield764 Hum. It's been 2.5 years now since I did the tinting so can't recall for sure. But I believe it was around 250 dollars. It looks fantastic. Have had zero problems. I also added the Subaru side edge molding.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

@@chuckg6039 Thank you, am leaning towards an Outback base trim for my next Subaru it already comes with the roof rails and alloy wheels but doesn't have the tinted windows, think I will look into doing the aftermarket tinting.

[@miken8150]

I bought a 2023 Premium because I wanted the sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay, and push button start. I also ended up with auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors. But the base model really is a nice car and if you don't need those other features it's a great deal.

[@alexpmo]

It really is! I ended up going with the onyx because of the same reasons. The onyx is basically an upgraded premium

[@miken8150]

@@alexpmo I know the StarTex is a thing but if I could have gotten the Onyx with cloth I'd be there. I like the blacked out wheels and window trim...will have to add some black film on the trim and still thinking about the wheels...

[@toronado455]

@@miken8150 If the base trim level had the StarTex I would want the base trim.

[@TraceNoOne]

Compare base from sports and wilderness with the options available

[@lastcall3366]

I would like to see a vid on the details of the Base Outback

[@brentjacobs7083]

Base model is a real upgrade from my 2005 Outback.

[@Intrepid175a]

I would have easily opted for the base model when I bought my Outback. The only reason I didn't was, I wanted the blind spot monitoring and that's an option that wasn't available on the base models. So I upgraded to the Premium model and optioned the blind spot monitoring. While I was at it, I added some other things and am very happy with the car. Obviously, I wound up paying quite a bit more than if I had the base model but the car was still within my budget limitation. Honestly, the only thing I've had any issues with, and these have been minor, is that 11.5" tablet on the dash. With a base model, I wouldn't have had that to deal with. Beyond that, my Outback has been perfect.

[@AbhishekRamesh1]

What issues you had with the 11.5" screen?

[@Intrepid175a]

@@AbhishekRamesh1 - That tablet screen was pretty clunky in the beginning. There were times when it was very slow to boot up. I had some days when I was over a mile down the road before the radio would start playing and the touch screen would respond to me. At it's worst, I'd have to pull over, shut the car down and restart to get it to come on and work. Since I posted my original response above, Subaru has released several program updates that have not only corrected these complaints but addressed other issues that were just a matter of practicality. They put the auto start/stop and auto vehicle hold (AVH) controls on the home screen as well as the heated and ventilated seat controls so there's no need to dig into the menu systems to access those features. They also increased the size of the AC control buttons on the screen to make them easier to use while driving down the road. That part never bothered me but it obviously did for a lot of folks so Subaru changed it. The last update I did gave Android Auto a full screen display. In 2020, neither Android Auto or Apple CarPlay used the full screen. Subaru updated Apple CarPlay to full screen fairly early and it's only been till now (actually November 2023?) that they finally got around to doing it for Android Auto. For me, AA is actually useable now. Before, the display was so small that it was virtually unreadable. So, I'm happy with the system now. If it had been this way in the beginning, I wouldn't have had any complaints at all with the car.

[@AbhishekRamesh1]

@@Intrepid175a Thank you very much for your detailed response. This helps. Any idea if Subaru released these updates across the board (as in were they released for older models as well; starting from 2020 outback)?

[@damiensharma7404]

I noticed you have a physical key instead of a proximity key? in Australia our base model outback has proximity key :) we also have the big middle screen and blind spot monitoring. I'm surprised they are different in the Japan made vs usa made ones?

[@NoName-zp8qh]

Interesting

[@josephinecopeland295]

Nice suv. I like it.

[@bojjareddysainath]

some guy has a trick for disabling the seat belt, click the belt on and off 20 times, apparently this will disable the seat belt alarm until you change your battery.

[@lovestihlquality1369]

A Forester Premium for about same $$ A very nice option.

[@CristinaMoya-yt4tb]

Love this car just wish they get tid of the cvt

[@ChrisC-fp9qu]

I'm in the market for a new car and I think the base or the premium outback is for me.

[@queengame6715]

do outback have sensors

[@AJSparacio413]

Alex great video! I am looking at an Outback Limited which also is a good value. A buddy if mine is trying to sway me in to getting a Hyundai Tucson because it does not have a CVT. What advantages does the Outback have over the Tucson?

[@alexpmo]

Hey Anthony! Subaru has a long track record for safety and reliability, all trims are AWD, and they have great resell value down the road when you need to trade into a new one. Just a few good points. I'd suggest driving both to weigh the options for yourself.

[@AJSparacio413]

@@alexpmo thanks!! i am leaning towards the Outback 😊

[@subieadventures777]

I'm heading to the dealer tomorrow in Tennessee to decide which Subaru I'm going to be buying. Right now I'm leaning heavily towards the Forester Wilderness. If they want to play games, I may cross over into KY and drive to your dealership. I take it like other manufacturers, I can buy it some where else and my closer dealer has to service it?

[@alexpmo]

You can purchase any dealership and service it at any Subaru dealer you like. So you can purchase out of state and still have it serviced locally. Feel free to reach out to me if you would like any help in your search!

[@subieadventures777]

@@alexpmo Thanks, I have a paid off 2017 year trade in, but I know I'll do much better selling it privately which I'm trying to do.

[@naitaolee377]

is there any software update package for climate control part in lower screen for this dual 7 inch screens on previous outback? I am driving 22 base trim.

[@alexpmo]

I don't believe so. At least not as of yet

[@naitaolee377]

@@alexpmo Okay. just love the new design on this part

[@zjones9876]

So it seems like base vs premium you give up the larger screen, push button start, and dual zone climate and that's about it

[@ronsilva4615]

Alex, you've seen me respond to many of your videos. As you know, we have the 2022 Forester Premium. I still love the Outback. However, the only two reasons we didn't buy the Outback are the length and the inside headroom. My wife already drives a full-size SUV. So, we didn't need the extra 8 - 9 inches in length. And we liked the head room in the Forester, better.

[@chuckg6039]

Entering a leaving a Forester is so nice. Must be done to fully appreciate.

[@chrisx5127]

Isn't the outback longer than the forester?

[@ronsilva4615]

@chrisx5127 yes it is, by about 8 or 9 inches.

[@chrisx5127]

@@ronsilva4615 Wish it was a manual. I'm so bum. It has enough room to sleep comfortably in.

[@chrisx5127]

@@ronsilva4615 Do you think a 5'9 person can sleep comfortably in a Forester or do I need to get the Outback? I know my CRV was too small (2002) to sleep in (with legs flat).

[@ronnietidwell7366]

We bought a 2019 Subaru forester recently. When we test drove the car it had the RAB function and the audible beep function on the reverse screen but when we actually picked up the car after service was performed on it, those options are no longer even on the reverse screen. Is there anyway to get them back or should we contact Subaru? Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

[@alexpmo]

I haven't seen it disappear before but here's a video I made that talks about how to turn the RAB and audible beep function ON/OFF. The RAB section starts at 4:49 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWPbf2yoiM6DfMk. If this doesn't clear it up, your best bet might be to have your local Subaru check it out. Hope this helps!

[@charlesebyjr2925]

Alex, I’m still trying to learn everything about my new 2022 outback limited, so far so good. Hey I meant to ask, did you marry that young lady yet? 😊

[@OhioStateJK]

Can you get the base with a sunroof?

[@alexpmo]

sunroof isn't offered on the base trim. You'll need to bump up one trim level to the premium with the optional moonroof package to get this.

[@m.e.barringer1844]

can you get heated front seats in this base model

[@gs98999]

Canada has heated leather steering wheel and seats on base model. USA doesn’t. So depends where you are.

[@jhoodwvu]

If I have a 22 wilderness and get the firmware update from the dealership, will this get me wireless carplay and the different hvac layout for the infotainment center?

[@kl1958]

Alot of standard features for the money...

[@janw7157]

Does the base model come with blind spot monitoring?

[@alexpmo]

It doesn’t. But if you upgrade to the trim level just above you can get it as an option. It’s the premium with the optional package 13

[@janw7157]

@@alexpmo Thank you!

[@papaGhurka]

Base models get sold the quickest. I have never seen a base model Outback on the dealer lot

[@NoName-zp8qh]

You never see them because the dealers never stock them. They don't sell quick, there is low demand. I would have gotten one if available, I don't need Sun roof, the only thing I would miss is the blind spot

[@NomusaMagical]

Have ‘22 OBL. Quite frankly, I prefer SMALLER infotainment center on Base model. 11.5” screen is like iPad on dashboard. I find it rather intrusive. Not to mention, everyday stuff buried in non-intuitive menus

[@borabora4480]

Subaru similar to many other manufacturers are prioritizing the higher trim levels for all models (higher profit margins and greater consumer interest) in their production line so if ordering from the factory, be prepared to wait well beyond the standard 2.5 months for a factory order. You may get lucky if you order just when they are switching over production.

[@MrVcarrella]

Thank you for not posting those stupid "short" videos.

[@joecoffee968]

They lost me with the touch screens

[@ricksousa3932]

I see it has an old fashion key, Why?

[@miken8150]

Surely partly due to cost and partly to encourage you to upgrade to a higher trim.

[@Coldpack13]

Great value until the a s s wipe dealers in my area throw on their flip flam scam packages. Nice review.

[@alexpmo]

Thanks! It's unfortunate to hear about what some dealers are doing

[@lovestihlquality1369]

Alex can the base be ordered ?

[@ryanmartinage]

I so wish they would give up on the CVT. Modern transmissions are so so much better. They would increase off-road capability and towing as well.

[@borabora4480]

while it is true that there are those like yourself who would prefer a non CVT version, I do not believe Subaru will be abandoning this anytime soon. The Subaru CVTs have been found to be very reliable and it helps Subaru with the fed requirements.

[@tprovo6951]

That nose can’t look any worse, what the hell was Subaru thinking 🤷🏼‍♂️