is upping its game with the new 2022 Outback Wilderness Edition. The Japanese company has decided to give the off-road community what it's been clamoring for by making Subaru SUVs bigger, wider, and tougher.

The 2022 Outback

is the first that will bear the Wilderness name.

Is the Wilderness trim fit for the great outdoors, however? A name can sometimes be misleading. The good news is that this is not the case with the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition.

The better news is that all the features Outback owners love are still there, they've just gotten a huge upgrade.

The 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition will take you camping anywhere.

The Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition is a beast

The Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition is equipped with a 2.4-liter flat-four which generates 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

According to

Car and Driver

, the Outback Wilderness Edition has some shockingly good speed times for such a big vehicle. On the track, it was able to hit 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. On the quarter-mile, the Outback Wilderness Edition managed 14.6 seconds at 96 mph.

The Outback Wilderness Edition is now wider and taller. The width is 74.6 inches, while the height is 66.9 inches. This means going over smaller boulders and rough terrain is much more manageable.

Bring on the camping equipment

For anyone who has spent money getting their Outback lifted or installed a washable cargo hold, you can finally rest easy. The Outback Wilderness Edition has already taken care of all this.

Features like tow-hook anchors and roof-rail tie-downs mean that you’ll have an easier time bringing along

camping equipment

like tents, canoes, or grills. Thanks to the ability to tow up to 3500 lbs, you can also bring along a boat.

The roof rack can also haul 220 lbs while moving. For anyone who wants to bed down on the rooftop in a tent, the roof of the Outback Wilderness Edition can easily support up to 700 lbs.

What are the pros and cons of the Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition?

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There's a lot to love about the Subaru Wilderness Edition.

Going off-road

on lighter trails is a dream, thanks to the comfortable ride. You can also bring along plenty of camping gear without having to decide what can go and what needs to stay behind.

The scratch-resistant interior is perfect for bringing along your favorite four-legged bestie without fear of damaging your Outback.

As for the cons, this is no Jeep. You aren't going to be doing any major rock climbing in the Outback Wilderness condition. With that being said, it can easily handle steep hills, mud, and perhaps light streams.

This makes it perfect for the outdoorsy type who wants to spend time in nature as opposed to conquering it.

Another surprising con that Car and Driver pointed out is that a grizzly bear could easily outpace the Subaru at 30 mph. Once you begin getting some real speed, you'll be able to leave the bear in the dust, but getting to that point can be a bit stressful.

With that in mind, you should always be aware of when you are in bear country and act accordingly. Are you interested in getting a 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Edition, but don't want to pay too much for insurance? Let

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