The engine is a the familiar 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, rated at 260 horsepower and 277 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s pared with a variable transmission with an 8-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle This powertrain allows up to 5000 pounds of towing capacity, the most of any Subaru in history. All trim levels come standard with the so-called Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control for all-weather and trail-driving. Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) helps to maintain vehicle stability while towing. The TSA system has yaw sensors to monitor trailer sway and then can brake individual wheels to stabilize the vehicle and trailer.

The so-called STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system is standard across the model line. The 11.6-inch center information display has a high-definition touchscreen for multimedia, climate control, X-MODE, and vehicle configuration settings. The multimedia system also includes wireless Apple CarPlay; wireless Android Auto; AM/FM/HD Radio; Bluetooth hands-free phone, text, and audio streaming connectivity; rear vision camera and SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription).