No pricing data available at this time. 2025 Subaru Outback Overview What’s new: The Limited Trim now comes with a number of new features as standard. Besides that, Subaru hasn’t made only made a few changes to the midsize crossover SUV. A part of the sixth generation Outback, which will come out in 2020. Subaru gave the Legacy station wagon all-wheel drive, a higher suspension, and an SUV-like style and then called it the Outback more than thirty years ago. That mix has been attractive for decades, and Subaru hasn’t changed any of the parts. The 2025 Subaru Outback, which is in the middle of the Ascent and the Forester in terms of size, is still a mainstay of the company’s fleet. The 2025 Outback is a safe, durable, and useful choice that is reasonably priced and ready for any weather. It’s a good choice for singles, families, and empty nesters. The Subaru Outback from 1996 was one of the first crossover SUVs sold in the US. Since almost every company sells one now, Subaru wants to set itself apart again with the Outback Wilderness. This is a vehicle form of the In-N-Out Double-Double. It’s sometimes called the Outback Outback. It stands out with its copper accents, radically curved wheel arch trim, and extra-lifted suspension that gives it 9.5 inches of ground clearance. It also has all-terrain tires, a more sturdy roof rack, and bumper decorations that stand out. The synthetic leather used in Subaru’s Wilderness doesn’t get wet, so you can get as dirty as you want. It’s simple to clean. Some other car companies have yet to be able to copy Subaru’s success with a wagon-based SUV, but the Outback is still unique. If you want to see another side of it, you can compare it to the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, the Nissan Murano, the Chevrolet Blazer, the Honda Passport, and the Mazda CX-70. Only the Passport TrailSport comes close to the Outback’s off-road abilities among these rivals. What do they like to live with? Before Subaru updated the Outback, we put a turbocharged Onyx Edition XT in our long-term testing fleet to see how it would do over time. Pros vs Cons Pros A roomy cabin and a smooth, easy ride. There is a lot of power in the turbocharged engine choice. It’s easier to load the trunk or roof than in most SUVs. Excellent off-road skills. Cons In a normal engine, speed increases slowly. An auto-stop-start system that works with a rough engine. Performance What does an Outback motor do? The Outback’s slow speed is the only bad thing about this place. It took the regular four-cylinder Outback Limited 8.8 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. If you want the same amount of power as cars like the Honda Passport, you should get the turbocharged engine. At the very least, the transmission changes fast and smoothly, which lets you keep up with the traffic. The Outback does a great job, even though it has an obvious body roll when turning. The handling gives you great feedback from the road and feels right on center. The best thing about? The Outback can go almost anywhere its SUV rivals can’t because it comes with standard all-wheel drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Comfort How does the Outback make you feel? The Outback is a great midsize SUV for the money. The front chairs are great; they support you well without being too tight. They are soft and good for you. In general, these seats are very soft and comfy, and you can stay in them for a long time. In general, the Outback has a great ride, though the car may shake on some types of roads. The car easily goes over speed bumps, potholes, and drainage ditches, but it doesn’t slide. Such a great mix of control and teamwork is achieved. The temperature control system in the cabin works great. The touchscreen display for the climate control has been improved, making it easier to use than before. However, there are still two or three steps needed to make changes other than the temperature. Interior How is the interior? There is a lot of room in the Outback. The seats can be changed in a number of ways, but some people may prefer a more upright SUV-style sitting position. There is a lot of head and legroom in the backseat, and the car looks big and airy. Large windows also help eliminate blind spots and make the whole room very visible. Unfortunately, Subaru has made most of the Outback’s settings available on the touchscreen so that drivers don’t have to deal with a lot of buttons. The screen takes a long time to respond, which could be very irritating. To change the configuration, you have to go through several menus, which makes even simple jobs take longer and more annoying. Technology What’s wrong with the tech? There are many charging ports and a great audio system, which are positives. While the Subaru’s 11.6-inch touchscreen screen works well and is simple to use, it still takes longer to do some things, like controlling the temperature, because the menus are so complicated. Whether you use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, it may change how your phone works when you connect it directly or plug it in. Android Auto only takes the top half of the screen and leaves the bottom half empty, while Apple CarPlay makes the screen as big as possible. Also, Subaru’s built-in voice command system could be better; it has trouble understanding even easy commands. Subaru cars’ adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping features are great, but the different beeping sounds can get annoying after a while. Storage What’s going on with storage? The Outback can carry a little less than an SUV because it is built more like a raised station wagon. However, the cargo floor is flat and low, which makes it easy to load and remove. Adding things to the roof rails of the Subaru Outback is also easy because it is not as tall as most SUVs. The cabin is very small, but it only has a little storage space. It’s smaller than some SUVs’ center storage boxes, but the front seats have a useful phone shelf, and the back seats have bottle holders in the doors and pockets on both sides of the backs. In the end, you need more room to store your things. The large space and easy-to-reach seat anchors should make it simple to place child safety seats. Fuel economy How much fuel does it use? The EPA says that the base engine will get 28 mpg in both city and highway conditions, which is a little better than other cars in this class. Our test car, on the other hand, only got about 20 mpg. That could be the case because the weak power source means that you have to be careful to keep up with all the traffic. Value Do you think the Outback is worth it? Most of its rivals have more powerful standard engines, but the Outback is still a great deal overall. There’s no gap in the basic plan when it comes to being useful. It also costs less than similar products from other companies that offer extra comfort and advanced technology. The math changes a little if you want the more powerful XT models, which are priced more like other SUVs on the market. Having a Subaru doesn’t come with any extra benefits. The guarantee is about average for what it is. The Outback also feels well-made, but neither the style nor the quality of the materials make it stand out. Wildcard The Outback is better at being an SUV and doesn’t draw attention to itself as much as other SUVs do. We wish it were easier to figure out how much gas the Outback uses, but its calm confidence is a good lesson that function should come before style. The Outback has a strong sense of who it is, even if it can get boring at times. It’s hard to drive over bumps and uneven ground because it has a high ground clearance, full-time AWD, and a smooth ride. Overall, it makes driving better on rural or urban roads that need to be better-taken care of. The Outback’s strength is that it can make people feel calm. What is Invoice Pricing's Recommendation The Outback’s possible turbocharged engine is one of our top picks, and our tests show that the rugged Wilderness model is one of the best values. The Wilderness has more than just turbo power. It also looks good, can go off-road, and has a dirty cabin that you won’t mind getting dirty. Various types of Subaru Outback The 2025 Subaru Outback is a midsize SUV with five seats. You can buy the Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT trim options. 2025 Subaru Outback Video Review
