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2017 Subaru Outback
2017 model year

What's new for 2017.

The 2017 Subaru Outback introduces a new flagship trim level, the Touring, which offers exclusive Java Brown leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and unique exterior styling elements like silver-finish roof rails. Safety technology is significantly expanded with the introduction of Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) and High Beam Assist (HBA), both available on Limited and Touring trims. The EyeSight system is also updated to include Lane Keep Assist, further enhancing the vehicle's semi-autonomous driving capabilities.

Trims

  • New top-of-the-line Touring trim introduced with exclusive interior and exterior styling.
  • Touring trim features Java Brown Nappa leather and a heated steering wheel.

Safety

  • Introduction of Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) to prevent collisions while backing up.
  • High Beam Assist (HBA) added to the EyeSight suite.
  • Lane Keep Assist added to the EyeSight driver-assist system.

Trims

6 configurations

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2017 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 AWD
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT
City / highway MPG
25 / 32
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring
  • X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control (HDC)
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia System
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioning
  • Welcome lighting
  • Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
  • Cargo-area tray, tie-downs and grocery bag hooks

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

6 of 6 trims
2017 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
3.6R Limited
2.5i Touring
3.6R Touring
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)25 / 32 / 2825 / 32 / 2825 / 32 / 2820 / 27 / 2225 / 32 / 2820 / 27 / 22
Horsepower175 hp175 hp175 hp256 hp175 hp256 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic HCVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic HCVT
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)6-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)6-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)
Displacement l2.52.52.53.62.53.6
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
ValvetrainActive Valve Control System (AVCS)Active Valve Control System (AVCS)Active Valve Control System (AVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)Active Valve Control System (AVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
Horsepower175175175256175256
Horsepower RPM580058005800600058006000
Torque lb ft174174174247174247
Torque RPM400040004000440040004400
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
City MPG252525202520
Highway MPG323232273227
Combined MPG282828222822
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Length (in)189.6189.6189.6189.6189.6189.6
Width (in)72.472.472.472.472.472.4
Height (in)66.166.166.166.166.166.1
Wheelbase (in)108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Wheel size (in)171718181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishSilverSilverBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishDark gray with machine finishDark gray with machine finish
Tire spec225/65 R17 102H All-season225/65 R17 102H All-season225/60 R18 100H All-season225/60 R18 100H All-season225/60 R18 100H All-season225/60 R18 100H All-season
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Airbags count888888
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYes
Eyesight standardNoNoNoNoYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––YesYesYesYes
Lane change assist––YesYesYesYes
Blind spot detection––YesYesYesYes
Reverse automatic braking––––YesYes
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque VectoringYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control (HDC)YesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia SystemYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Manually adjustable CFC-free air conditioningYesYesYesYesYesYes
Welcome lightingYesYesYesYesYesYes
Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlightsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cargo-area tray, tie-downs and grocery bag hooksYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0" Multimedia Plus System-YesYesYesYesYes
Fog lights-YesYesYesYesYes
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated exterior mirrors, 3-mode heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system-YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle-YesYesYesYesYes
Electroluminescent gauges with LCD color display-YesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK Safety Plus enabled-YesYesYesYesYes
Harman Kardon 576-watt equivalent premium audio system with 12 speakers--YesYesYesYes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYesYesYes
Power moonroof--YesYesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-button Start--YesYesYesYes
Power rear gate with height memory functions--YesYesYesYes
Dual-mode heated rear seats--YesYesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYesYesYes
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-position memory--YesYesYesYes
4-way power adjustable front-passenger’s seat--YesYesYesYes
Woodgrain-patterned matte finish accent trim--YesYesYesYes
Side mirrors with integrated turn signals--YesYesYesYes
HID low-beam headlights---YesYesYes
Dual exhaust outlets---Yes-Yes
Java Brown Leather-trimmed upholstery----YesYes
Heated steering wheel----YesYes
Touring appearance package (Unique dark-gray front grille, chrome accents)----YesYes
Low-profile roof rails: silver finish----YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0" Multimedia Navigation System----YesYes
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology----YesYes
High Beam Assist (HBA)----YesYes
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)----YesYes