

If you are going deep off-road and navigating steep rocky trails, the Wilderness trim is the model you want. The 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition is a capable off-pavement all-wheel-drive midsize SUV that will handle almost anything you can throw at it. The Wilderness also gets suspension upgrades for improved off-road performance. The 2023 Outback Onyx Edition has 8.7 inches of ground clearance and 9.5 inches for Wilderness. The Onyx Edition is rugged enough for most customers if you aren't navigating steep or rocky trails. Ground extra clearance is a big difference The Onyx Edition also comes with a hands-free power gate, front view monitor, dual-function X-Mode, and a full-size spare tire. The seats are wrapped in a water-repellant durable StarTex material. The Onyx Edition features black-finish exterior elements with 18-inch alloy wheels, badging, and an exclusive gray two-tone interior. Pricing includes $1,125 destination and delivery fees. The 2022 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT is priced at $36,270, and Outback Wilderness ($38,120). The Onyx Edition with the 2.5-liter engine could be even less. Subaru has not released 2023 Outback pricing but compared with 2022 models, the Onyx Edition is around $2,000 less than the Wilderness trim.

The estimated fuel economy of the Onyx Edition with the 2.5-liter engine is 26/33 mpg city/highway and 29 combined mpg. The 2022 Outback Wilderness gets an estimated 22/26 city/highway mpg and 24 combined mpg. The EPA fuel mileage rating of the 2022 Outback Onyx XT 2.4-liter turbo is 23/30 city/highway mpg and 26 combined mpg. You should consider the Onyx XT with the more fuel-efficient 2.5-liter engine with fuel prices rising. The new 2023 Onyx XT with the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter Boxer produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. The Onyx XT comes with the 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer engine producing 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. Before, the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine was the only engine you could get. Subaru of America announced the 2023 Outback Onyx Edition is now available with the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated Boxer engine. Onyx Edition now comes with two engine options The 2023 Wilderness trim doesn't get any new exterior upgrades. All Outback trim levels also get expanded wheel cladding for additional protection. The 2023 Subaru Outback gets a refresh with a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille, redesigned LED headlights and fog lights, and a more rugged front bumper cover. If you've been waiting on the sidelines for the refreshed 2023 Outback, should you buy the rugged Wilderness trim level or the upgraded 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition? With the Onyx Edition upgrades, there are several reasons why you should consider buying it over the Wilderness.
