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2016 model year
What's new for 2016.
For 2016, Subaru focuses on connectivity and safety enhancements. The all-new STARLINK Safety and Security connected services are introduced, offering features like Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. The EyeSight system is updated to include a new Lane Keep Assist feature, which can provide steering inputs to keep the vehicle centered in its lane. Additionally, the steering feel is retuned across all models for a more linear and engaging driving experience.
Technology
- Introduction of STARLINK Safety and Security connected services.
- Updated STARLINK Multimedia systems with improved app integration.
Safety
- Lane Keep Assist added to the EyeSight Driver Assist Technology suite.
Mechanical
- Retuned electric power steering for improved feedback and feel.
Trims
Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.
2016 Subaru Outback
2.5i
- Horsepower
- 175
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 25 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Standard equipment
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring
- X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
- SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia
- Cloth upholstery
- 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
- Welcome lighting
- Windshield wiper-linked headlights
- Roof rails with retractable cross bars and tie-downs
- Rear-Vision Camera
2016 Subaru Outback
2.5i Premium
- Horsepower
- 175
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 25 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Outback 2.5i
- SUBARU STARLINK 7.0" Multimedia Plus
- 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wiper de-icer)
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
- STARLINK Safety Plus enabled
- Fog lights
- Electroluminescent gauges with LCD color display
2016 Subaru Outback
2.5i Limited
- Horsepower
- 175
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 25 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Outback 2.5i Premium
- Harman Kardon 12-speaker 576-watt premium audio system
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Power rear gate with height memory
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 2-position memory for driver’s seat
- 4-way power adjustable front-passenger’s seat
- Heated rear seats
- Woodgrain-patterned matte finish accent trim
- Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
2016 Subaru Outback
3.6R Limited
- Horsepower
- 256
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Engine
- 3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Lineartronic HCVT
- City / highway MPG
- 20 / 27
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- –
- Cargo, seats up
- –
- Towing capacity
- –
Adds over Outback 2.5i Limited
- HID low-beam headlights
- Dual exhaust outlets
The trims, side by side.
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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.
4 of 4 trims
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City / Hwy / Combined (MPG) | 25 / 32 / 28 | 25 / 32 / 28 | 25 / 32 / 28 | 20 / 27 / 22 |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 256 hp |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | |
| Drivetrain | Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic HCVT |
| Name | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER |
| Type | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 6-cylinder horizontally opposed |
| Displacement l | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Fuel injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | – |
| Horsepower | 175 | 175 | 175 | 256 |
| Horsepower RPM | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 | 6000 |
| Torque lb ft | 174 | 174 | 174 | 247 |
| Torque RPM | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4400 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 32 | 32 | 32 | 27 |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 | 22 |
| 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | |
| Length (in) | 189.6 | 189.6 | 189.6 | 189.6 |
| Width (in) | 72.4 | 72.4 | 72.4 | 72.4 |
| Height (in) | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 |
| 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | |
| Wheel size (in) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Wheel material | steel | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy |
| Wheel finish | with covers | Silver | Gray with machine finish | Gray with machine finish |
| 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | |
| Eyesight standard | No | No | No | No |
| Blind spot detection | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear vision camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| Lane change assist | – | – | Yes | Yes |
| 2.5i | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 3.6R Limited | |
| Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| X-MODE with Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloth upholstery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Welcome lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windshield wiper-linked headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roof rails with retractable cross bars and tie-downs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear-Vision Camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 7.0" Multimedia Plus | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wiper de-icer) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control system | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STARLINK Safety Plus enabled | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lights | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electroluminescent gauges with LCD color display | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Harman Kardon 12-speaker 576-watt premium audio system | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Power rear gate with height memory | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-trimmed upholstery | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| 2-position memory for driver’s seat | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| 4-way power adjustable front-passenger’s seat | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Heated rear seats | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Woodgrain-patterned matte finish accent trim | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Side mirrors with integrated turn signals | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| HID low-beam headlights | - | - | - | Yes |
| Dual exhaust outlets | - | - | - | Yes |