2025 Subaru Outback

Crossover 5 seats 9 trims Budget SUVs Under $30,000

Starting MSRP

$29,995

to $44,730

About the 2025 Subaru Outback

If you’re looking for a do-it-all crossover that’s genuinely good at the basics, the 2025 Subaru Outback is worth a serious look. It sticks to its reliable formula: standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive means you don't have to worry about snow, gravel, or light trails getting in the way of your weekend plans. The standard 2.5L engine delivers a solid 182 horsepower and manages a respectable 28 MPG combined, meaning fewer stops at the pump while cruising. With 42.8 inches of front legroom, even taller drivers will find the cockpit comfortable for long hauls. With nine trims available, ranging from the sensible starting price of $29,995 up to the top-tier models near $44,730, the 2025 Subaru Outback easily blends everyday utility with trail readiness.

Key Highlights

Consistent AWD Confidence

Every single 2025 Subaru Outback comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, providing predictable traction no matter the trim level you choose.

Solid Cargo Space

Offering 32.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the Outback gives you plenty of room for groceries, gear, or luggage right behind the rear seats.

Fuel Efficient Base Engine

The standard 2.5L engine paired with the CVT achieves 26 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway, balancing performance and economy effectively.

Turbo Power Option

For those needing more push, the Onyx Edition XT bumps up output with its turbocharged engine option, moving beyond the standard 182 horsepower.

Best For

Suburban Adventurers - With standard AWD and dimensions like 191.1 inches in length, the 2025 Subaru Outback is perfectly sized for navigating neighborhood streets and tackling weekend escapes.
Comfort-Focused Commuters - The base engine's 32 MPG highway rating helps keep running costs down, while the ample 42.8 inches of front legroom ensures driver comfort during the daily drive.
Value Shoppers Needing AWD - Starting at just $29,995, the 2025 Subaru Outback offers standard all-wheel drive across its entire lineup without demanding a premium price.

Available Trims

Trim MSRP Drivetrain Horsepower MPG
4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
$29,995 all wheel drive 182 hp 28 mpg
Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
$39,720 all wheel drive 182 hp 28 mpg
Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$42,060 all wheel drive 260 hp 25 mpg
Onyx Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
$37,970 all wheel drive 182 hp 28 mpg
Onyx Edition XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$41,225 all wheel drive 260 hp 25 mpg
Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
$33,060 all wheel drive 182 hp 28 mpg
Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
$42,280 all wheel drive 182 hp 28 mpg
Touring XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$44,730 all wheel drive 260 hp 25 mpg
Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
$41,710 all wheel drive 260 hp 23 mpg
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Features Comparison

Feature
4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Onyx Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Onyx Edition XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Touring XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Feature4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Onyx Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)Onyx Edition XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)Touring XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Safety (35 features)
Adaptive Headlights
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel4-Wheel
Automatic Headlights
Blind Spot Monitor
Brake Assist
Daytime Running Lights
Driver Attention Alert
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Immobilizer
Front Fog Lights
Front Head Airbags
Front Headrests222222222
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Headlight Delay-Off
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
LATCH System
LED Headlights
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Rear Head Airbags
Rear Headrests333333333
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Self-Leveling Headlights
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Traction Control System
Engine (9 features)
Base Engine Displacement2.5 L2.5 L2.4 L2.5 L2.4 L2.5 L2.5 L2.4 L2.4 L
Base Engine Typegasgasgasgasgasgasgasgasgas
Camshaft TypeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Fuel Injection Type
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm182 hp @ 5800 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm182 hp @ 5800 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm182 hp @ 5800 rpm182 hp @ 5800 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Number of Cylindersflat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4flat 4
Number of Valves161616161616161616
Torque176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm277 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Variable Valve TimingVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariableVariable
Drive Train (4 features)
Center Differential TypeLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited SlipLimited Slip
Drivetrain Typeall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel driveall wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Transmission Typecontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Fuel (5 features)
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)481.0/592.0 mi.481.0/592.0 mi.407.0/536.5 mi.481.0/592.0 mi.407.0/536.5 mi.481.0/592.0 mi.481.0/592.0 mi.407.0/536.5 mi.388.5/481.0 mi.
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)26/32 MPG26/32 MPG22/29 MPG26/32 MPG22/29 MPG26/32 MPG26/32 MPG22/29 MPG21/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)28 MPG28 MPG25 MPG28 MPG25 MPG28 MPG28 MPG25 MPG23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Fuel Typeregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleadedregular unleaded
Warranty (4 features)
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Drivetrain Warranty5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Comfort & Convenience (27 features)
Adaptive Cruise Control
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Cargo Floor Mats
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel
Dual Vanity Mirrors
Dual Zone Climate Control
Electric Power Steering
Front Cupholders
Front Door Pockets
Front Seatback Storage
Front View Camera
Heated Steering Wheel
Interior Air Filtration
Leather Steering Wheel
Overhead Console with Storage
Push Button Start
Rear Cupholders
Rear Door Pockets
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control
Rear View Camera
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors
Universal Remote Transmitter
In Car Entertainment (15 features)
AM/FM Stereo
Android Auto (Wired)
Android Auto (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Auxiliary Audio Input
Infotainment Display7.0 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in11.6 in
Premium Speaker BrandHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/KardonHarman/Kardon
Satellite RadioWith Real Time TrafficWith Real Time TrafficWith Real Time TrafficWith Real Time Traffic
Satellite Radio Trial Length4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months4 months
Speaker System4121212126121212
Stereo Power576W576W576W576W576W576W576W
Subwoofer Count1111111
USB Port
USB Port with External Media Control
Power Feature (6 features)
Heated Mirrors
Keyless Entry
Moonroof Type1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass1st Row Power Glass
One-Touch Power Windows244242444
Remote Keyless Entry
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror
Frontseats (22 features)
Driver Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Driver Seat Lumbar SupportPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPowerPower
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments6-way
Driver Seat Memory Settings2222
Driver Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Driver Seat Ventilation
Front Head Room40.1 in.40.1 in.39.1 in.40.1 in.40.1 in.40.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.40.1 in.
Front Hip Room55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.55.5 in.
Front Leg Room42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.42.8 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Shoulder Room58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.58.1 in.
Passenger Seat HeatingMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-levelMulti-level
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments4-way4-way4-way
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way8-way
Passenger Seat Ventilation
Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Material: Leather
Seat Material: Leatherette
Seat Material: Premium Leather
Rearseats (8 features)
Folding Center Armrest
Heated Rear Seats
Rear Head Room39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.39.1 in.
Rear Hip Room54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.54.8 in.
Rear Leg Room39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.57.4 in.
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Tires and Wheels (6 features)
Spare Tire LocationInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside MountedInside Mounted
Spare Tire TypeTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryFull Size MatchingFull Size MatchingTemporaryTemporaryTemporaryFull Size Matching
Tire Size225/65R H225/60R H225/60R H225/60R H225/60R H225/65R H225/60R H225/60R H225/65R
Tire TypeAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll SeasonAll Terrain
Wheel FinishPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted AlloyPainted Alloy
Wheel Size17 x 7.0 in18 x 7.0 in18 x 7.0 in18 x 7.0 in18 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in18 x 7.0 in18 x 7.0 in17 x 7.0 in
Suspension (3 features)
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Instrumentation (5 features)
Clock
Compass
External Temperature Display
Tachometer
Trip Computer
Measurements (15 features)
Angle of Approach18.6 degrees18.6 degrees18.6 degrees18.6 degrees18.6 degrees18.6 degrees18.6 degrees18.6 degrees20.0 degrees
Angle of Departure21.7 degrees21.7 degrees21.7 degrees21.7 degrees21.7 degrees21.7 degrees21.7 degrees21.7 degrees23.6 degrees
Cargo Capacity (Seats Up)32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.
Country of Final AssemblyUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
Curb Weight3641 lbs.3735 lbs.3931 lbs.3743 lbs.3940 lbs.3661 lbs.3781 lbs.3946 lbs.3922 lbs.
EPA Interior Volume141.5 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.139.0 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.139.0 cu.ft.139.0 cu.ft.141.5 cu.ft.
Ground Clearance8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.8.7 in.9.5 in.
Height66.1 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.1 in.66.9 in.
Length191.1 in.191.1 in.191.1 in.191.1 in.191.1 in.191.1 in.191.1 in.191.1 in.191.3 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs.2700 lbs.3500 lbs.2700 lbs.3500 lbs.2700 lbs.2700 lbs.3500 lbs.3500 lbs.
Turning Circle36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.36.1 ft.
Wheelbase108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.108.1 in.
Width (With Mirrors)82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.82.0 in.
Width (Without Mirrors)73.0 in.73.0 in.73.0 in.73.0 in.73.0 in.73.0 in.73.0 in.73.0 in.74.6 in.
Telematics (7 features)
Airbag Deployment Notification
Concierge Service
Emergency Service
Hands-Free Calling
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Vehicle Alarm Notification

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Subaru Outback expensive to fuel?

No, the standard engine on the 2025 Subaru Outback is designed for efficiency, achieving a combined 28 MPG, and it conveniently runs on regular unleaded gasoline.

How powerful is the entry-level 2025 Outback engine?

The standard gas engine in the 2025 Subaru Outback produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque, managed by a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.

Can taller adults comfortably fit in the rear seat?

The 2025 Subaru Outback offers a generous 39.5 inches of rear legroom, which is quite spacious for passengers, though front-seat riders get slightly more room at 42.8 inches.

What is the price range for the 2025 Subaru Outback lineup?

The 2025 Subaru Outback spans nine distinct trims, starting affordably at $29,995 and climbing up to $44,730 for the highest specifications.

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