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2025 model year
What's new for 2025.
For the 2025 model year, the Outback remains largely unchanged as it nears the end of its sixth generation, but it receives significant equipment upgrades for the popular Limited trim. This trim now includes a power sunroof, a heated steering wheel, and the DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System as standard equipment. The 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Navigation system is now standard on the Limited trim. The turbocharged Limited XT continues as a separate trim.
Trims
- Limited trim upgraded with standard power moonroof and heated steering wheel.
- The turbocharged Limited XT continues as a separate trim.
Safety
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System made standard on the Limited trim.
Technology
- 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system made standard on the Limited trim.
Trims
Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.
2025 Subaru Outback
Base
- Horsepower
- 182
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 26 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 2700 lb
Standard equipment
- Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring
- X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist
- LED fog lights
- Cloth upholstery
- SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Automatic climate control system
- Rear-Vision Camera with washer
2025 Subaru Outback
Premium
- Horsepower
- 182
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 26 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 2700 lb
Adds over Outback
- SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 10-way power-adjustable driver seat
- All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wipers)
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Rear-seat USB-A and USB-C charge ports
- STARLINK Safety and Security enabled
2025 Subaru Outback
Onyx Edition
- Horsepower
- 182
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 26 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 2700 lb
Adds over Outback Premium
- Dual-Mode X-MODE
- Power moonroof
- Hands-Free Power Rear Gate
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Harman Kardon 576-watt premium audio system
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Reverse Automatic Braking
2025 Subaru Outback
Onyx Edition XT
- Horsepower
- 260
- City MPG
- 22
- Highway MPG
- 29
- Engine
- 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 22 / 29
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 3500 lb
Adds over Outback Onyx Edition
- 3,500-lb. towing capacity
- Full-size spare tire
- 8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat
- Heated outboard rear seats
- 180-Degree Front View Monitor
2025 Subaru Outback
Wilderness
- Horsepower
- 260
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 26
- Engine
- 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 21 / 26
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 17 in
- Ground clearance
- 9.5 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 3500 lb
Adds over Outback Premium
- Advanced Dual-Mode X-MODE
- 3,500-lb. towing capacity
- Wilderness-design front and rear bumpers
- Ladder-style roof rails with increased load capacity
- Anodized Copper-finish accents
- Wilderness Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery
- Hexagonal LED fog lights
- 180-Degree Front View Monitor
2025 Subaru Outback
Limited
- Horsepower
- 182
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 26 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 2700 lb
Adds over Outback Premium
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 12-way power driver seat with 4-way lumbar support
- Two-position memory driver seat and exterior mirrors
- Heated outboard rear seats
- Harman Kardon 576-watt premium audio system
- SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
2025 Subaru Outback
Limited XT
- Horsepower
- 260
- City MPG
- 22
- Highway MPG
- 29
- Engine
- 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 22 / 29
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 3500 lb
Adds over Outback Limited
- 3,500-lb. towing capacity
2025 Subaru Outback
Touring
- Horsepower
- 182
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 32
- Engine
- 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 26 / 32
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 2700 lb
Adds over Outback Limited
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors with satin chrome finish
- 180-Degree Front View Monitor
- Smart auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with HomeLink
2025 Subaru Outback
Touring XT
- Horsepower
- 260
- City MPG
- 22
- Highway MPG
- 29
- Engine
- 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Drivetrain
- Subaru Symmetrical AWD
- Transmission
- Lineartronic CVT
- City / highway MPG
- 22 / 29
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Wheel size
- 18 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.7 in
- Cargo, seats up
- 32.6 cu ft
- Towing capacity
- 3500 lb
Adds over Outback Touring
- 3,500-lb. towing capacity
The trims, side by side.
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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.
9 of 9 trims
| Trim | Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City / Hwy / Combined (MPG) | 26 / 32 / 28 | 26 / 32 / 28 | 26 / 32 / 28 | 22 / 29 / 25 | 21 / 26 / 23 | 26 / 32 / 28 | 22 / 29 / 25 | 26 / 32 / 28 | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| Drivetrain | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD | Subaru Symmetrical AWD |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT |
| Name | 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter DOHC direct injection aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER | 2.4-liter DOHC, Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT), intercooled, aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER |
| Type | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed | 4-cylinder horizontally opposed |
| Displacement l | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | turbocharged | turbocharged | naturally aspirated | turbocharged | naturally aspirated | turbocharged |
| Fuel injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection | direct injection |
| Horsepower | 182 | 182 | 182 | 260 | 260 | 182 | 260 | 182 | 260 |
| Horsepower RPM | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 | 5600 | 5600 | 5800 | 5600 | 5800 | 5600 |
| Torque lb ft | 176 | 176 | 176 | 277 | 277 | 176 | 277 | 176 | 277 |
| Torque RPM | 4400 | 4400 | 4400 | 2000 | 2000 | 4400 | 2000 | 4400 | 2000 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded 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) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) | Unleaded gasoline (87 octane) |
| Auto start stop | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| City MPG | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 25 |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| Length (in) | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.3 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 |
| Width (in) | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.6 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 |
| Height (in) | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.9 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 |
| Ground clearance (in) | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| Curb weight lb | 3641 | 3661 | 3723 | 3921 | 3902 | 3766 | 3931 | 3781 | 3946 |
| Towing capacity lb | 2700 | 2700 | 2700 | 3500 | 3500 | 2700 | 3500 | 2700 | 3500 |
| Cargo volume seats up (cu ft) | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 | 32.6 |
| Cargo volume max (cu ft) | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.6 |
| Passenger volume (cu ft) | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 |
| Roof rail static load capacity lb | – | – | – | – | 700 | – | – | – | – |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| Wheel size (in) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Wheel material | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy | aluminum-alloy |
| Wheel finish | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish | Black finish | Black finish | Matte black | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish | Black with machine finish |
| Tire brand | – | – | – | – | Yokohama Geolandar All-Terrain | – | – | – | – |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| Eyesight standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags count | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rear vision camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lane change assist | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | – | – | – |
| Blind spot detection | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reverse automatic braking | – | – | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT | |
| Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EyeSight Driver Assist Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LED fog lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloth upholstery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic climate control system | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear-Vision Camera with washer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10-way power-adjustable driver seat | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wipers) | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear-seat USB-A and USB-C charge ports | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| STARLINK Safety and Security enabled | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-Mode X-MODE | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Power moonroof | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hands-Free Power Rear Gate | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Keyless Access with Push-Button Start | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Heated steering wheel | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Harman Kardon 576-watt premium audio system | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3,500-lb. towing capacity | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Full-size spare tire | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - | - |
| Heated outboard rear seats | - | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 180-Degree Front View Monitor | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Dual-Mode X-MODE | - | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Wilderness-design front and rear bumpers | - | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Ladder-style roof rails with increased load capacity | - | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Anodized Copper-finish accents | - | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Wilderness Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery | - | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Hexagonal LED fog lights | - | - | - | - | Yes | - | - | - | - |
| Leather-trimmed upholstery | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 12-way power driver seat with 4-way lumbar support | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Two-position memory driver seat and exterior mirrors | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors with satin chrome finish | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Smart auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with HomeLink | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |