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2013 Subaru Outback Guide manual

Earlier this year, Subaru said its 2013 Outback would be getting some upgrades--a tweak here, a tuck there, a new engine and some dandy new safety features. Youd have thought someone was spreading rumors that the official transportation of drum circles and Lilith Fairs everywhere was turning.
Trim-Level Breakdown
The Outback is available in a total of five trim levels - three with the 2.5-liter four and two with the 3.6-liter six.

The entry-level 2.5i trim comes standard with power windows and locks, A/C, cruise control, a four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo system with an aux-input jack, iPod control capability and a USB port, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, cloth upholstery and manually-adjustable seats, auto on/off headlights and 16-inch steel wheels with hubcaps.

Powertrain Lineup
Like all Subaru models except the lightweight BRZ sports car, the Outback comes standard with all-wheel-drive. In combination with an SUV-like 8.7-inches of ground clearance, the drivetrain is a boon for wet and wintry-weather traction, although the tradeoff is slightly worse fuel economy than comparable front-wheel-drive models.

Occupant Safety
All Outback models come standard with dual front, front side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

Key competitors
One of Subarus most well-known models, the Outback wagon doesnt have any true competitors - its the last midsize non-premium wagon on the market. Those looking to do some cross-shopping should check out similarly sized crossovers such as the Ford Edge, the Nissan Murano and the Honda Crosstour. More expensive (but smaller) wagons like the BMW 3-Series Wagon, the Audi allroad and the Acura TSX Sport Wagon.

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