Premier Subaru of Fremont is excited to offer the residents of Hayward, Milpitas, and Newark the best selection of 2024 Subaru Outback models in the region. This Subaru model is a top safety pick from IIHS, has a superior front crash prevention award from IIHS, and is built to last according to an Experian report that discovered 97% of all Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last ten years are still on the road. So, you know the Outback is a great choice. The only tricky question is, should you buy the Outback or the Outback Wilderness?
Looking at the Exterior
The standard Outback comes equipped with 17-inch wheels and all-season tires on the Outback. The Wilderness ups its game to more rugged all-terrain tires for more off-road exploration and traction. The ground clearance is also a consideration as the Outback offers 8.7 inches, but the Wilderness will clear 9.5-inch obstacles. Finally, both have roof racks, LED steering responsive headlamps, and fog lights. But the Wilderness has upgraded new hex-shaped fog lights and added carrying capacity for the roof rack system to accommodate more gear or a tent.
Tech And Comfort Features
Both Outback models offer 109 cubic feet of passenger space and a capacity of five people. Heated and cooled seats are standard on the Outback model but can only be included on the higher trims of the standard Outback. The Outback offers a Nappa leather-trim upholstery, while the Outback Wilderness is the only model to provide standard sports water-repellant upholstery for the potentially more challenging environments encountered in the Wilderness. On the tech side, both offer STARLINK multimedia. However, the Outback only includes a 7-inch screen, while the Wilderness boasts an 11.6-inch screen size.
Comparing Performance
The Outback has a 2.5-liter Boxer engine that delivers 182 horsepower. That power plant can be upgraded on the higher trim levels of the Outback. The Wilderness standard engine is the turbocharged 2.4-liter Boxer that gives drivers an impressive 260 horsepower. Both SUVs include Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical all-wheel drive. Finally, the Wilderness has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, while the Outback can only tow up to 2,700.
Superior Subaru Safety
While the 2024 Wilderness has not been rated yet, there is no reason to expect it to do anything less than the standard Outback, which has a five-star rating. The EyeSight suite of driver-assist features is standard on both models. They include adaptive cruise control, lane centering, pre-collision braking, lane departure and sway warning and lane-keeping assistance. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are offered only on the higher trim levels of the Outback, but these features are standard equipment on the Wilderness.
Looking At The Numbers
There are a few crucial numbers most buyers want to compare. The first is the base price, which puts the Wilderness about $10K over the Outback. The second is fuel economy. In this battle, the Outback delivers 33 highway and 26 in the city. The Wilderness is chasing those numbers at 26 on the highway and 22 in the city. But the excellent news for buyers is that you cannot go wrong when choosing between the 2024 Outback and the 2024 Wilderness. The sales team at Premier Subaru of Fremont is eager to show you both models and get you out for a few test drives.
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