2025 Subaru Outback Base

The Subaru Outback is one of the brand's most successful SUVs of all time, winning awards in safety, receiving high-reliability scores, and offering quite a bit of standard equipment. Specifically, you have this year's 2025 Subaru Outback Base trim, which starts under $30,000 and has fuel estimates of up to 26 city / 32 highway. This five-seater is perfect for adventures, families, and everyday commuting and doesn't fall short in its Base offering, which is what we plan to get into today in this article. There is much to learn about the 2025 Subaru Outback Base, so let's dive right in!

What's Changed for 2025

The 2025 Subaru Outback Base model sees no significant updates from 2024, but this is not a surprise because of its gradual changes. You will still see enhanced interiors, upgraded technology, and plenty of passenger and cargo space inside this newest model year, so no worries there. We are approaching the 2026 redesign for Outback SUVs, so that is when you can expect the most change across the lineup. For now, we're keeping it similar, and that, for many, is a great thing.

Interior and Comfort

To begin inside the 2025 Subaru Outback Base, we have a simple, modern interior design that fits up to five people. This SUV has two rows, 40.1 inches of front-row headroom (39.1 inches in the rear), 42.8 inches/39.5 inches front/rear legroom, as well as the following standard specifications:

• Manually adjustable front seats
• Reclining 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks
• Cloth upholstery
• Analog instruments
• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control
• 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls
• Eight cup and bottle holders
• Two 7-inch touchscreens

The 2025 Subaru Outback Base trim's total passenger volume will be 109 cubic feet, which is better than higher trims featuring a moonroof. Your cargo volume with all seats upright is 32.6 cubic feet, which is impressive; plus, if the rear seats are folded, your Outback gets 75.6 cubic feet. Plenty is going on inside the Base trim, which is why so many people tend to choose it.

Exterior

Now, the 2025 Subaru Outback Base model exterior is a sleek, sporty SUV similar to last year's. As we mentioned, the newest Outback release is on par with the most recent generation, with a more noticeable change to aesthetics expected next year.

However, here is what you get on the 2025 standard:

• 17 x 7.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, black with machine finish
• 225/65 R17 102H all-season tires
• Temporary use T155/80 D17 spare tire
• LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
• LED fog lights
• Black folding side mirrors
• Body-color door handles
• Raised roof rails

Your dimensions are:

• Length: 191.9 inches
• Width: 74.2 inches
• Height: 66.1 inches (with roof rails)
• Wheelbase: 108.1 inches
• Track (front/rear): 61.8 inches/62.8 inches
• Ground clearance: 8.7 inches

The towing capacity of a standard Base Outback is up to 2,700 pounds, which should be enough for small sports equipment or trailers.

Engine and Performance

The engine and performance information on the 2025 Subaru Outback Base model is also worth noting. This vehicle comes standard with a 2.5-liter DOHC engine, which will produce 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. It is also paired with a Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

This year, drivers also get standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which is a huge bonus in all weather conditions. The 2025 Subaru Outback Base features X-MODE, which optimizes engine output and transmission ratio for better AWD engagement.

Fuel Economy and MPG

The fuel economy and MPG estimates for the all-new Outback Base trim are impressive, with drivers seeing up to 26 MPG city / 32 MPG highway (28 combined). With the Base trim configuration, you can expect to use 3.6 gallons/100 miles driven in the 2025 Outback, so that is good to note.

2025 Subaru Outback Trim Comparison

The trim pricing and overview for this year's 2025 Subaru Outback SUV are class-competitive, with the starting MSRP for this vehicle sitting at $28,895. There are a total of nine Subaru Outback models to choose from in 2025, with this being your breakdown:

Base - $28,895

• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
• Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
• LED Steering Responsive Headlights
• SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance
• Raised roof rails with integrated crossbars and tie-down points
• LED fog lights

Premium - $31,195

• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
• SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
• SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
• 10-way power driver's seat
• All-Weather Package
• Dual-zone automatic climate control

Onyx Edition - $36,105

• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
• StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
• 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
• Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• Hands-free Power Rear Gate
• Harman Kardon® premium audio system
• Dual-function X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control

Limited - $37,855

• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
• Leather-trimmed upholstery
• Harman Kardon® premium audio system
• SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
• Heated steering wheel
• DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
• Power Moonroof

Touring - $40,345

• 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® 4-cylinder
• Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
• SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 180-Degree Front View Monitor
• Power folding mirrors

Onyx Edition XT - $39,360

• 260-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
• 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
• Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
• Hands-free Power Rear Gate
• Harman Kardon® premium audio system

Wilderness - $39,960

• 260-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
• Raised suspension with 9.5 inches of ground clearance
• 17-inch matte black-finish wheels
• Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires
• Unique front and rear bumpers with integrated tow points/extended lower cladding
• StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
• Anodized Copper-finish interior accents
• High-capacity fixed roof rails

Limited XT - $40,195

• 260-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
• SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
• Power Moonroof
• Heated steering wheel
• DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System

Touring XT - $42,795

• 260-horsepower turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
• Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
• Ventilated front seats
• DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
• Power folding mirrors
• 180-degree Front View Monitor

Again, you will notice certain upgrades in higher models for this year, but as a starting trim for the lineup, the Base vehicle is a great option and offers impressive value for money. It's a win-win.

Safety and Driver-Assistance

Safety has always been a priority for the Subaru Outback, with the 2025 Base trim no different. You see quite a few bells and whistles come standard in this SUV, and the IIHS rates the newest generation of Outback SUVs as a Top Safety Pick. The NHTSA also awards the Subaru Outback a five-star safety rating, which is excellent news for families. As we said, this five-seater is super safe.

Here are the safety and driver-assistance capabilities you can expect from the 2025 Subaru Outback Base model:

• EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Brake Assist
• Brake Override System
• LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
• Rear-Vision Camera

Note: It is also worth mentioning that through Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, drivers reduce rear-end crashes with injuries by up to 85%.

Infotainment

Another thing we want to touch on is the infotainment and general connectivity inside the 2025 Subaru Outback Base trim. With this four-door SUV, you get quite a lot of upgraded technology and user features, including attractive touchscreen displays and voice controls. We will detail these standard features below:

• SUBARU STARLINK® Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
• Illuminated front USB-A input port
• Illuminated front USB-C input port
• Four speaker radio
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Again, the Subaru Outback remains a leader in its class for things including its standard and available infotainment and technology, so you can't go wrong with any model. Higher trims see everything from 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability, a Harman Kardon® premium audio system, and a SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation, so feel free to shop around and ask your friendly team here at Granite Subaru if there is anything you'd like to see. We are here to help out!

Is the 2025 Subaru Outback Base the Right SUV for Me?

There are things to consider for those wondering if a 2025 Subaru Outback Base is right for them and their lifestyle. Of course, this will be your entry-level trim, so you don't get the same bells and whistles as vehicles in the higher tiers. That doesn't always have to be a bad thing, especially with starting pricing as reasonable as Base models see. The average SUV of this size, safety, and caliber retails over $30,000-$35,000, so Subaru is a continued pioneer of value for money.

You also want to remember that the Subaru Outback Base SUV is one of nine: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT.

Pricing ranges from $28,895 to $42,795, so you can cover a lot of territory while shopping and have plenty of options for everyone's budget.

Get the 2025 Subaru Outback Base at Granite Subaru

Now that we have finished this ultimate guide to the 2025 Subaru Outback Base trim, it is time to visit the friendly sales team at Granite Subaru in Hudson, NH. We are family-owned and operated and have plenty of Outbacks to show you, so please come by for a test drive. Our sales department is open every day of the week!