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Subaru Outback vs GMC Terrain

2023 Subaru Outback
2023 Subaru Outback
$28,395MSRP
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2022 GMC Terrain
2022 GMC Terrain
$28,150MSRP
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2023 Subaru Outback
$28,395MSRP
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2022 GMC Terrain
$28,150MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$28,395

MSRP

$28,150

Listings

820

Listings

2866

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Great safety ratings

  • Excellent value for money

  • Impressive off-roading capability (for a crossover)

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Frustrating voice recognition system

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Easy-to-use technology

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Cons

  • Sluggish performance

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Poor value for money

Reviews Summary

People love crossover SUVs because they drive like cars but provide the utility of an SUV, and the Subaru Outback was one of the first modern crossovers when it went on sale almost 30 years ago.

Now, the 2023 Subaru Outback gets several updates. The improvements include fresh styling, new infotainment and safety technologies, and the Onyx Edition joins the Canadian line-up, which features blacked-out exterior trim and water-resistant upholstery.

These changes to the 2023 Outback build on the momentum established by the rugged Subaru Outback Wilderness, which debuted last year.

Reviews Summary

“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 182 hp H4

Engine

1.5L 170 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

182 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

170 hp @ 5600 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

30
2023 Subaru Outback
2023 Subaru Outback
$28,395MSRP
Overview
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2022 GMC Terrain
2022 GMC Terrain
$28,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 Subaru Outback
$28,395MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 GMC Terrain
$28,150MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$28,395
$28,150
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.5

4.4

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Read full review

6.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great safety ratings

  • Excellent value for money

  • Impressive off-roading capability (for a crossover)

Cons

  • Underwhelming base engine

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Frustrating voice recognition system

Pros

  • Comfortable

  • Easy-to-use technology

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Cons

  • Sluggish performance

  • Interior materials feel cheap

  • Poor value for money

Summary

People love crossover SUVs because they drive like cars but provide the utility of an SUV, and the Subaru Outback was one of the first modern crossovers when it went on sale almost 30 years ago.

Now, the 2023 Subaru Outback gets several updates. The improvements include fresh styling, new infotainment and safety technologies, and the Onyx Edition joins the Canadian line-up, which features blacked-out exterior trim and water-resistant upholstery.

These changes to the 2023 Outback build on the momentum established by the rugged Subaru Outback Wilderness, which debuted last year.

“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 182 hp H4
1.5L 170 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
170 hp @ 5600 rpm
MPG City
26
25
MPG Highway
32
30
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