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2025 Subaru Outback
The 2025 Subaru Outback is the last year of the current generation, with an 11.6-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on Premium and above, standard all-wheel drive and 9.5 inches of ground clearance. It starts at $31,415. NHTSA lists no recalls and 81 complaints, led by forward collision avoidance (20). EPA rates it 23 to 28 mpg combined.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain2.5L flat-four or 2.4L turbo flat-four
Output182 / 260 hp
DrivetrainStandard AWD
Seating5
Maximum towing2,700 / 3,500 lb
Decision answers20Trim, ownership and verification
What changed on the 2025 Subaru Outback
Planet Subaru (opens in a new tab) expects an all-new Outback for the 2026 model year, since Subaru typically replaces its models on a five-year cycle, which makes the 2025 the end of this generation. Subaru (opens in a new tab) lists an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard on the Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT and Touring XT, and standard Symmetrical all-wheel drive and X-MODE with up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance on every Outback.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists a starting sticker price of $31,415 with a Fair Purchase Price of $28,500, and $46,150 for the Touring XT. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) quotes 26/33 mpg city/highway for the standard engine and 23/30 for the turbo, and both returned 28 mpg on its 200-mile highway route.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2025 Outback. Owners have filed 81 complaints: forward collision avoidance with 20, unknown or other with 18, lane departure with 14, electrical system with 13, and service brakes and steering with 6 each.
Lemberg Law (opens in a new tab) summarizes owner reports of CarPlay disconnections, EyeSight braking and lane-keeping behavior, and a few sunroof glass cases. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) and CarFactBase (opens in a new tab) list the filings by component.
2025 Outback against the RAV4, CR-V and CX-50
EPA rates the 2025 Outback at 23 to 28 mpg combined and $2,250 to $2,700 a year in fuel, all with all-wheel drive. The Toyota RAV4 lists 28 to 39 at $1,600 to $2,250, the Honda CR-V 28 to 40 at $1,550 to $2,250, and the Mazda CX-50 25 to 38 at $1,650 to $2,500. The Outback is the larger wagon, and it pays for that in fuel against both compact leaders.
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Record summary
What to know first
The 2025 Outback uses standard all-wheel drive and divides into 182-horsepower 2.5-liter and 260-horsepower turbo XT/Wilderness branches.
Model-year note
The engine suffix matters: XT and Wilderness configurations carry the turbo engine and higher published towing capacity.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Entry trim | 17-inch alloy wheels standard, Cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats, Standard Symmetrical AWD and EyeSight driver assistance |
| Premium | Trim 2 of 9 | Heated front seats and power mirrors standard (All-Weather Package), 10-way power driver's seat standard, 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus infotainment standard |
| Onyx Edition | Trim 3 of 9 | Black 18-inch wheels standard, StarTex water-repellent upholstery with contrast stitching, Harman Kardon audio and moonroof standard |
| Limited | Trim 4 of 9 | Leather seat upholstery standard, Heated rear seats standard, 12-way power driver's seat standard |
| Touring | Trim 5 of 9 | Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery standard, Ventilated front seats standard, 180-degree front view monitor and power-folding mirrors standard |
| Onyx Edition XT | Trim 6 of 9 | 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp, Onyx-level black wheels and StarTex upholstery carry over, Harman Kardon audio and moonroof standard |
| Wilderness | Trim 7 of 9 | 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp, Raised suspension with low-ratio AWD gearing, Heated front seats in StarTex water-repellent material |
| Limited XT | Trim 8 of 9 | 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp, Limited-level leather seating and 12-way power seat carry over, Heated rear seats standard |
| Touring XT | Top trim | 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp, Touring-level Nappa leather and ventilated seats carry over, 180-degree front view monitor standard |
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Entry trim
Base
- 17-inch alloy wheels standard
- Cloth upholstery, manually adjustable front seats
- Standard Symmetrical AWD and EyeSight driver assistance
03
Trim 3 of 9
Onyx Edition
- Black 18-inch wheels standard
- StarTex water-repellent upholstery with contrast stitching
- Harman Kardon audio and moonroof standard
04
Trim 4 of 9
Limited
- Leather seat upholstery standard
- Heated rear seats standard
- 12-way power driver's seat standard
05
Trim 5 of 9
Touring
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery standard
- Ventilated front seats standard
- 180-degree front view monitor and power-folding mirrors standard
06
Trim 6 of 9
Onyx Edition XT
- 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp
- Onyx-level black wheels and StarTex upholstery carry over
- Harman Kardon audio and moonroof standard
07
Trim 7 of 9
Wilderness
- 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp
- Raised suspension with low-ratio AWD gearing
- Heated front seats in StarTex water-repellent material
08
Trim 8 of 9
Limited XT
- 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp
- Limited-level leather seating and 12-way power seat carry over
- Heated rear seats standard
09
Top trim
Touring XT
- 2.4L turbo engine standard, 260 hp
- Touring-level Nappa leather and ventilated seats carry over
- 180-degree front view monitor standard
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2025 Subaru Outback: 9 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 182 | 176 | 26 / 32 / 28 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Premium | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 182 | 176 | 26 / 32 / 28 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Onyx Edition | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 182 | 176 | 26 / 32 / 28 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Limited | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 182 | 176 | 26 / 32 / 28 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Onyx Edition XT | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 260 | 277 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Wilderness | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 260 | 277 | 21 / 26 / 23 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Limited XT | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 260 | 277 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Touring | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 182 | 176 | 26 / 32 / 28 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Touring XT | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic, High Torque & 8-Spd Manual Mode | AWD | 260 | 277 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 3,641 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 2,700 lb | P225/65HR17 |
| Premium | 3,661 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 2,700 lb | P225/65HR17 |
| Onyx Edition | 3,743 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 2,700 lb | P225/60HR18 |
| Limited | 3,735 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 2,700 lb | P225/60HR18 |
| Onyx Edition XT | 3,940 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 39.1 in | 42.8 in | 3,500 lb | P225/60HR18 |
| Wilderness | 3,922 lb | 191.9 in | 66.9 in | 108.1 in | 9.5 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 3,500 lb | P225/65R17 |
| Limited XT | 3,931 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 3,500 lb | P225/60HR18 |
| Touring | 3,781 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 39.1 in | 42.8 in | 2,700 lb | P225/60HR18 |
| Touring XT | 3,946 lb | 191.1 in | 66.1 in | 108.1 in | 8.7 in | 36.1 ft | 18.5 gal | 40.1 in | 42.8 in | 3,500 lb | P225/60HR18 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2025 Subaru Outback trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Limited | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited XT | Touring | Touring XT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver-attention monitor | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||||||
| Text-message reader | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| IPod connector | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | Opt | – | Std | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Emergency and security services | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||||||
| Heated front seats | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote liftgate or trunk release | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | – | Opt | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Proximity keyless entry | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47802Outback AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | N/A |
| 47801Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 | N/A |
| 47803Outback Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | N/A |
Direct answers
20 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Outback come in?
The 2025 Subaru Outback (midsize crossover) comes in 9 trims: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT.
Source: Subaru
Q02What are the 2025 Outback trims?
The 2025 Subaru Outback trims are Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT, listed from the entry Base up to the top Touring XT.
Source: Subaru
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Outback use?
The 2025 Subaru Outback is built around 2.5L flat-four or 2.4L turbo flat-four, rated at 182 / 260 horsepower across its midsize crossover body style.
Source: Subaru specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Outback?
The 2025 Subaru Outback is offered with Standard AWD.
Source: Subaru specifications
Q05What changed for the 2025 Outback?
The engine suffix matters: XT and Wilderness configurations carry the turbo engine and higher published towing capacity.
Source: Subaru model-year information
Q06Which driver-assistance features are standard on a 2025 Subaru Outback?
The 2025 Subaru Outback is documented with Standard Symmetrical AWD and EyeSight driver assistance.
Source: Manufacturer equipment table and owner’s manual
Q07How did the 2025 Subaru Outback do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
The 2025 Subaru Outback earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 5 stars passenger side) and 4 stars for rollover resistance, a 18.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q08How much is the destination charge on the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2025 Subaru Outback puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,395. It is added to the base price.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q09Is scheduled maintenance included with the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Yes. Kelley Blue Book lists 2 years or 24,000 miles of complimentary scheduled maintenance with the 2025 Subaru Outback.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q10What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2025 Subaru Outback use?
The 2025 Subaru Outback owner's manual names R-1234yf air-conditioning refrigerant. Source: 2025 Subaru Outback owner's manual.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q11What engine does the base 2025 Subaru Outback have?
Base and Premium trims use a 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer four-cylinder making 182 horsepower, paired with a Lineartronic CVT with paddle shifters.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q12What are the 2025 Subaru Outback trim levels?
The lineup includes Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Wilderness, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT and Touring XT.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q13What safety system is standard on the 2025 Subaru Outback?
Every 2025 Outback comes with standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, using dual front-facing cameras plus a wide-angle mono camera for Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Pre-Collision Braking.
Source: Dealer safety-feature research pages
Q14How many airbags does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
The 2025 Outback includes eight airbags as standard equipment, built on the Subaru Global Platform with high-strength steel and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame.
Source: Dealer safety-feature research pages
Q15Does every 2025 Subaru Outback have all-wheel drive?
Yes, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is standard across the entire 2025 Outback lineup, with no front-wheel-drive option.
Source: Dealer safety-feature research pages
Q16What oil does the 2025 Subaru Outback take?
Subaru requires 0W-20 synthetic oil, and 5W-30 conventional is acceptable only as a top-up. Source: 2025 Subaru Outback owner's manual, Specifications chapter.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q17What gas does the 2025 Subaru Outback need?
Regular unleaded is enough: Subaru specifies 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher. Source: 2025 Subaru Outback owner's manual, Specifications chapter.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q18What size wheels does the 2025 Subaru Outback have?
The 2025 Subaru Outback's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the Base, Premium and Wilderness and 18 inches on the 6 trims (Onyx Edition, Limited and Onyx Edition XT and 3 more). Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q19How do the 2025 Subaru Outback trims differ from one another?
The Premium has emergency and security services, heated front seats, heated mirrors and 3 more as standard equipment over the Base. The Onyx Edition has a heated steering wheel, an integrated garage-door opener, a power liftgate or trunk and 4 more as standard equipment over the Premium. The Limited has power front seats for driver and passenger, heated rear seats, leather seats and a navigation system as standard equipment over the Onyx Edition. The Onyx Edition XT has 260 hp against 182 over the Limited. The Limited XT has leather seats and a navigation system as standard equipment over the Wilderness.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q20What does the 2025 Subaru Outback cost across its trims?
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2025 Subaru Outback run from $31,415 for the Base Style to $46,150 for the Touring XT, across 9 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
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