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2021 Subaru Outback
2021 model year

What's new for 2021.

Following its 2020 redesign, the 2021 Outback receives minor but important standard equipment updates focused on safety and visibility. Steering Responsive LED headlights, which were previously reserved for higher trims, are now standard across the entire lineup. Additionally, a Rear Seat Reminder system is now standard on all models to help prevent children or pets from being left in the vehicle. Passenger seatbelt reminders for all positions are also added to enhance overall occupant safety.

Safety

  • Steering Responsive LED headlights (SRH) made standard on all trim levels.
  • Rear Seat Reminder system added as standard equipment.
  • New seatbelt reminders for all passengers.

Trims

7 configurations

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2021 Subaru Outback

Base

Horsepower
182
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
33
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shifters
City / highway MPG
26 / 33
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control
  • LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist
  • Roof rails with integrated retractable crossbars
  • Cloth upholstery
  • SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera

The trims, side by side.

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

7 of 7 trims
2021 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
Touring
Onyx Edition XT
Limited XT
Touring XT
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)26 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2923 / 30 / 2623 / 30 / 2623 / 30 / 26
Horsepower182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp260 hp260 hp260 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveSubaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shiftersLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shifters
Name2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC direct-injection SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.42.42.4
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower182182182182260260260
Horsepower RPM5800580058005800560056005600
Torque lb ft176176176176277277277
Torque RPM4400440044004400200020002000
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)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Auto start stopYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
City MPG26262626232323
Highway MPG33333333303030
Combined MPG29292929262626
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Length (in)191.3191.3191.3191.3191.3191.3191.3
Width (in)73737373737373
Height (in)66.166.166.166.166.166.166.1
Wheelbase (in)108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.78.7
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Wheel size (in)17171818181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finish
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Eyesight standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoYesYesNoYesYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––YesYes–YesYes
Lane change assist––YesYes–YesYes
Reverse automatic braking––YesYes–YesYes
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
EyeSight Driver Assist TechnologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE featuring Hill Descent ControlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam AssistYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with integrated retractable crossbarsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals-YesYesYesYesYesYes
LED fog lights-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Privacy glass-YesYesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated mirrors, seats, wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYesYesYes
10-way power-adjustable driver seat-YesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYesYesYesYes
4G LTE Wi-Fi capability-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual rear-seat USB charge ports-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle-YesYesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK Safety and Security enabled-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Hands-Free Power Rear Gate--YesYesYesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start--YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYes-YesYes
8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat--YesYes-YesYes
Two-position memory driver seat and exterior mirrors--YesYes-YesYes
Heated outboard rear seats--YesYes-YesYes
Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system--YesYes-YesYes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYes-YesYes
Reverse Automatic Braking--YesYes-YesYes
Auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with HomeLink--YesYes-YesYes
DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System---Yes-YesYes
Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors with Satin chrome finish---Yes--Yes
Power moonroof---Yes-YesYes
Java Brown Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery---Yes--Yes
Ventilated front seats---Yes--Yes
Heated steering wheel---Yes-YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation---Yes-YesYes
Dual-Mode X-MODE with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes----Yes--
3,500-lb. towing capacity----YesYesYes
Crystal Black Silica exterior accents----Yes--
Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery----Yes--
180-Degree Front View Monitor----Yes--
Full-size spare tire----Yes--
Sound-insulating front door glass-----YesYes
Dual exhaust outlets------Yes