Subaru Outback VI (BT) photos

2019 — 2024 · wagon
26
photos
4
specifications
166–260
hp
10.2 s
best 0–100

About this generation

The sixth generation Outback adapted the SGP platform, offering a 2.4-liter turbo engine and the rugged Wilderness trim level.

Unveiled at the 2019 New York Auto Show, the sixth-generation Outback (BT code) adopted the modular Subaru Global Platform (SGP), augmenting structural stiffness by 70%. High-tier variants substituted the legacy 3.6L flat-six with a turbocharged 2.4-liter FA24F flat-four (260 hp), complementing the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter FB25D engine (182 hp) paired with a Lineartronic CVT and AWD. The engineering setup effectively combined the low center of gravity inherent to the horizontally-opposed engine layout with a rigid chassis frame, delivering precise handling and composure across dry pavement and slippery surfaces alike. Engine bay packaging ensured optimal front-to-rear axle weight distribution alongside efficient thermal cooling under sustained driving loads.

Interior layout centered around an 11.6-inch portrait touchscreen display. In 2021, Subaru added the off-road Wilderness variant featuring a 240 mm ground clearance, re-tuned suspension, and all-terrain tires. A 2022 facelift restyled the headlights, front bumper cladding, and upgraded the EyeSight stereo-camera system. Designers placed a strong emphasis on cabin ergonomics, occupant visibility, and long-distance driving comfort. Robust mechanical reliability across the drivetrain and suspension components helped establish this generation as a benchmark choice within its competitive market segment worldwide.

Specifications

4
Petrol
2.5i
166hp(124 kW)
2.5 l CVT AWD 0–100 10.2 s
2020–2024
Torque
252 Nm (186 lb-ft)
Top speed
193 km/h (120 mph)
Displacement
2498 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
FB25D
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1664 kg (3668 lb)
Fuel tank
63 l (16.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US)
CO₂
193 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM
1.8 DIT
174hp(130 kW)
1.8 l CVT AWD
2021–2024
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Displacement
1795 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
CB18
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1680 kg (3704 lb)
Fuel tank
63 l (16.6 gal US)
2.5i
182hp(136 kW)
2.5 l CVT AWD
Torque
239 Nm (176 lb-ft)
Displacement
2498 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
FB25D
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1648 kg (3633 lb)
Fuel tank
70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US) EPA
2.4 XT
260hp(194 kW)
2.4 l CVT AWD
Torque
376 Nm (277 lb-ft)
Displacement
2387 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
FA24F
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1778 kg (3920 lb)
Fuel tank
70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US) EPA

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