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2027 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is fresh off last year's generational update, so no changes are expected for 2027. It has a standard 180-hp 2.5-liter four or an optional 260-hp turbo 2.4-liter, standard in the Wilderness, both with a CVT and standard all-wheel drive with 8.7 inches of ground clearance. MSRP runs an estimated $37,000 to $50,000.
Configurations3
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency23–27 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Subaru Outback is still relatively fresh off its generational update last year. As a result, nothing new is expected for 2027.
Pricing and powertrain for 2027
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at an estimated $37,000-$50,000. The Outback is offered with two four-cylinder engines: a standard 180-hp 2.5-liter, or an optional 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter available in XT trims and standard in the Wilderness, both with a CVT, standard all-wheel drive, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance.
How it compares to its closest rivals
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) calls the redesigned Outback more polished and broadly appealing, even if less distinctive than before, and lists top-ranked competitors as the Honda Passport, Mazda CX-70, and Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Questions buyers ask
What's new for the 2027 Subaru Outback?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says nothing new, since it's still fresh off last year's generational redesign.
How much does the 2027 Subaru Outback cost?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists an estimated MSRP of $37,000 to $50,000.
Complete certification table
3 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50556Outback AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | N/A |
| 50555Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 | N/A |
| 50557Outback Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
6 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2027 Subaru Outback versus the 2026 Subaru Outback?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2027 Subaru Outback carries the 2026 Subaru Outback's figures forward: 3 certification records labelled Outback AWD, Outback Wilderness AWD, 2.4L 4-cyl SIDI, 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI, all-wheel drive on regular, rated 23-27 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,400 to $2,800.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Subaru Outback's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2027 Subaru Outback in the current EPA data include 2026 Acura MDX, 2026 Acura RDX, 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale, 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD, 2027 Audi Q3, and 86 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03What is the MSRP of the 2027 Subaru Outback?
Specifications
MotorTrend lists the 2027 Subaru Outback at an MSRP of $36,445.
Source: MotorTrend model-year specification page
Q04How quickly does the 2027 Subaru Outback accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications
The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph tests of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists are of earlier model years than the 2027 Subaru Outback: 6.0 seconds for the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness (Car and Driver), 6.2 seconds for the 2026 Subaru Outback Touring XT (Car and Driver) and 6.3 seconds for the 2026 Subaru Outback Touring XT (Motor Trend).
Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2027 Subaru Outback.
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