If you're shopping for a new crossover SUV with tremendous capability, spacious versatility, and cutting-edge features, we invite you to check out our great selection of new 2022 Subaru Outback models at Crews Subaru of Charleston. The new 2022 Subaru Outback lineup is the most advanced yet, offering an all-new Outback Wilderness model with enhanced off-road performance and features that let you conquer even the toughest terrain around Mount Pleasant. To help make your decision easier, we're going to compare the new 2022 Outback to the 2022 Honda CR-V, letting you see side by side the advantages offered in the Outback lineup.
2022 Subaru Outback vs. 2022 Honda CR-V
Performance
- Every model in the new Subaru Outback lineup is designed for adventure. Whether you're exploring trails around Hanahan on your next camping or hiking trip, facing an unexpected storm, or enjoying a commanding driving experience on your way to work each morning, you'll always have the utmost traction and control thanks to standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive in every new Outback model. The new Honda CR-V lineup comes with standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available on all models, but at a higher cost.
- Both vehicles are similarly priced, with the Outback starting at just under $27,000. When equipped with all-wheel drive, the base Honda CR-V model starts at around $27,900.
- The Honda CR-V offers more standard horsepower than the Outback does, offering 190-horsepower through its standard 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The Outback comes with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 182-horsepower. However, if you want the stronger of the two crossover SUVs, choose an Outback model with the available 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque. The CR-V doesn't offer another engine option, leaving you with 190-horsepower in all models.
- Are you looking for a crossover SUV with impressive towing power? The new Subaru Outback is better equipped to fit your towing needs with 2,700 pounds of standard towing and up to 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. The Honda CR-V falls short with up 1,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
Technology and Safety Features
- Both the new Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V models come equipped with a standard infotainment system Both vehicles display the infotainment system on a 7-inch touchscreen display. However, the CR-V offers a 7-inch touchscreen on every model, while the Outback offers an available 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen on every model but the base model, providing you with easier control of various features.
- The standard Starlink multimedia system in the Outback comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility in every model, making it easy to connect and control your smartphone as you drive around Summerville. The CR-V also offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, but not on the base model.
- Every new Subaru Outback model comes with LED steering responsive headlights that will turn with the direction of your wheel, making it easier to see when you're turning a corner. The Honda CR-V doesn't offer a comparable feature to steering responsive headlights.
Subaru Outback Wilderness Model
- New for 2022, the Outback lineup introduces the all-new Outback Wilderness model. The Outback Wilderness model offers many off-road enhancements, both to styling and capability. All Outback Wilderness models offer 9.5-inches of ground clearance, skid plates, all-terrain wheels and tires, reinforced roof rails, water repellant upholstery, and much more features that allow it to conquer the toughest terrain and weather around West Ashley. The new Honda CR-V lineup doesn't offer a comparable model to the Outback Wilderness.
Test Drive a New 2022 Subaru Outback Model Today
We invite you to make the short trip from Goose Creek to see all our new Outback models in person and test-drive your favorite model around North Charleston today.
