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2025 Subaru Outback Review: Specs, Trims, Pricing and Performance

The 2025 Outback offers nine trims, two engines and Subaru-listed starting prices from $29,995 to $44,730. Compare fuel economy, towing and equipment by trim.
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The 2025 Subaru Outback lineup has nine trims, with Subaru-listed starting prices from $29,995 to $44,730. Five trims use a 182-hp 2.5-liter engine; four XT or Wilderness trims use a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. All have standard all-wheel drive and X-MODE, but fuel economy, towing capacity and off-pavement equipment vary by trim. The figures below are Subaru’s model-year specifications and estimates, not results from an independent road test.

2025 Subaru Outback trims and starting prices

Subaru of America lists the following 2025 model-year starting prices in U.S. dollars. These are manufacturer figures, not current dealer quotes; they do not establish local inventory, incentives, destination charges, taxes or negotiated transaction prices. Subaru’s 2025 Outback specifications and trim page is the source for the prices and trim lineup.

Trim Starting price Engine EPA-style fuel economy listed by Subaru (city/highway/combined)
Base $29,995 2.5-liter 26/32/28 mpg
Premium $33,060 2.5-liter 26/32/28 mpg
Onyx Edition $37,970 2.5-liter 26/32/28 mpg
Limited $39,720 2.5-liter 26/32/28 mpg
Touring $42,280 2.5-liter 26/32/28 mpg
Onyx Edition XT $41,225 2.4-liter turbo 22/29/25 mpg
Wilderness $41,710 2.4-liter turbo 21/26/23 mpg
Limited XT $42,060 2.4-liter turbo 22/29/25 mpg
Touring XT $44,730 2.4-liter turbo 22/29/25 mpg

Prices are Subaru’s listed 2025 model-year starting prices, and fuel-economy figures are from Subaru’s 2025 brochure; see the specifications page and 2025 Outback brochure.

Engine choices and performance specifications

Subaru offers two SUBARU BOXER engines. Both are paired with a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, according to the 2025 Outback feature page.

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2.5-liter engine: Base through Touring

The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter produces 182 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 176 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. It is fitted to Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring. Subaru lists these trims at 26 mpg city, 32 highway and 28 combined.

2.4-liter turbo: XT trims and Wilderness

The turbocharged 2.4-liter produces 260 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 277 lb-ft from 2,000 to 4,800 rpm. It is fitted to Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT and Touring XT. Subaru lists the three XT trims at 22/29/25 mpg city/highway/combined; Wilderness is listed at 21/26/23 mpg.

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The turbo engine adds 78 horsepower and 101 lb-ft over the 2.5-liter, based on Subaru’s published ratings. The ratings describe engine output; the official materials cited here do not provide independent acceleration, braking, handling, cabin-noise or real-world fuel-economy results. Engine figures are published in Subaru’s specifications and brochure.

Fuel economy: which Outback is most efficient?

Among Subaru’s published 2025 estimates, the five 2.5-liter trims have the highest combined rating at 28 mpg. The Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT and Touring XT are listed at 25 mpg combined, while Wilderness is listed at 23 mpg combined. Those are manufacturer brochure figures, not independent or owner-measured results. The turbo engine trades some listed fuel economy for higher published power and torque.

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All-wheel drive, X-MODE and off-pavement equipment

Subaru lists Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE as standard across the lineup. Dual-function X-MODE is standard specifically on Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT and Wilderness; it is not listed as standard on every trim. Subaru also describes up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance across the model range, but the 9.5-inch maximum is specifically listed for Wilderness rather than all trims.

Wilderness also receives a raised suspension, 17-inch matte black-finish wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires. Subaru’s feature page lists cargo volume of up to 75.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded and EyeSight Driver Assist Technology as standard equipment. These are manufacturer specifications and equipment descriptions, not independent evaluations. See Subaru’s 2025 Outback features and trim specifications.

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Towing capacity: only specified turbo trims reach 3,500 pounds

Subaru lists a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds for Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT and Touring XT. That rating does not apply to every 2025 Outback. Subaru also describes an accessory trailer hitch as available; check the vehicle’s exact configuration and applicable towing requirements before towing. The rating and accessory information are on the 2025 Outback feature page.

How to choose among the 2025 Outback trims

  • Choose a 2.5-liter trim if the highest Subaru-listed fuel-economy estimate matters more than the turbo engine’s greater published output. Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring share the 182-hp engine rating.
  • Choose an XT trim if you want the 260-hp turbo engine and the listed 3,500-pound towing capacity. The rating is specified for Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT and Touring XT as well as Wilderness.
  • Consider Wilderness if its raised suspension, 9.5-inch listed ground clearance, all-terrain tires and dual-function X-MODE match your intended off-pavement use. It has the lineup’s lowest Subaru-listed fuel economy, at 21/26/23 mpg city/highway/combined.
  • Compare the standard equipment by exact trim rather than assuming that every feature follows from the engine choice: dual-function X-MODE, for example, is identified on three trims, not all four turbo models.

For exact equipment and pricing details, consult Subaru’s 2025 trim specifications and feature list.

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