Glossary / General

X-Mode

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X-Mode is a special driving setting in Subaru cars that helps the car handle better in tough conditions like snow or mud.

Technical Definition

X-Mode is a driving mode feature in Subaru vehicles that optimizes the vehicle's all-wheel drive system for better traction on slippery or uneven surfaces.

Hear It Discussed

"Standard X-Mode with hail descent control offers greater ability to optimize traction in almost any condition."
#2623: Virtual Dopeslaps The Best of Car Talk 12:14

"It also has Subaru the X mode, which you choose like snow and mud or deep snow and mud and get out with that."
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted's Identity Crisis Talking Cars (MP3) 35:18

""And you can just drive normally, but when you slow down again, X mode comes back. Automatically? Yes. That's actually very clever. I like that. Very clever. And it's so great if you're driving on..."
Episode 439: 2026 Subaru Outback Unnamed Automotive Podcast 24:28