2027 Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD

The CarCody take

The 2027 Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD is a small 4WD sport utility vehicle that runs on gasoline. Its 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and automatic transmission return 21 MPG in city driving, 27 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG combined. The EPA estimates $2,900 in yearly fuel cost and 385 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline small SUV with all-wheel drive Buyers who track city and highway fuel use separately Shoppers budgeting around the EPA's yearly fuel estimate

What it is

This 2027 Outback Wilderness AWD is a Subaru SUV in the EPA's Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. It uses all-wheel drive and gasoline.

Power comes from a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic AV-S8 transmission.

The numbers

The defining figure is 23 combined MPG. That blends the EPA estimates of 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway.

Use the city number for stop-and-go trips and the highway number for steady-speed travel. The vehicle produces 385 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA estimates $2,900 a year for gasoline. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and how your trips split between city and highway roads.

At 23 combined MPG, the combined figure gives a straightforward basis for estimating fuel use before you compare it with other Subaru cars.

How it compares

For side-by-side shopping, start with 23 combined MPG, then check whether your driving is closer to 21 city MPG or 27 highway MPG.

Its all-wheel-drive layout and small-SUV classification define the comparison set. You can also place it beside other fuel-efficient SUVs using the same combined-MPG measure.

Who it suits

This Outback fits a buyer who wants a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.

It makes the most sense for drivers who can use the combined figure as a realistic starting point and accept the EPA's $2,900 annual fuel-cost estimate.

Trade-offs

All-wheel drive comes with a 23 combined-MPG rating, while the EPA estimates 27 MPG on the highway and 21 MPG in the city. Your route mix will determine which number matters more.

The 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and automatic transmission keep the powertrain straightforward, but this is a gasoline vehicle rather than an electric one.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD if you want a small SUV with all-wheel drive and can budget about $2,900 each year for gasoline. Its useful reference point is 23 combined MPG, with a 21 MPG city estimate and 27 MPG highway estimate. Buyers focused on highway travel may find the 27 figure more relevant, while mostly urban drivers should plan around 21. The 385-gram-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure completes the running-cost picture.