staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy)
2024-04-29 10:30:09
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We all know what a Subaru Outback is, or at least we have an idea of what one purports to be. It’s a tall station wagon with all-wheel drive and a flat-four “Boxer” engine (Subaru calls the Outback an “SUV” but, for all intents and purposes, it’s a wagon). How, though, does the Touring XT model differentiate itself?
Subaru’s flagship Outback trim gets you Nappa-leather trimmed upholstery, the power adjustable heated and ventilated seats I mentioned earlier, power folding mirrors for a little extra peace of mind in cramped parking spaces, Subaru’s “DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System” (more on which later), and a front view monitor. That’s a pretty healthy list of features.
The most interesting specification of the Touring XT is the engine. It’s the addition of a turbocharger to its trademark Boxer engine. That means 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. 260 horses is not a lot in the grand scheme of things, but the extra muscle certainly made the driving experience a little more enjoyable.