First Look at the 2025 Subaru Outback

For long-time fans and drivers of the Subaru Outback, 2025 is a big year for the nameplate. With plenty of added standard specs and features, nine unique trims to choose from, and the same safety and technology that made the world fall in love with it, next year's Outback should be one of the most exciting. Of course, there's much more to cover regarding the 2025 Subaru Outback, so stick around!
Plenty of Fun New Details in 2025
Considering the 2025 Subaru Outback will be a redesigned model, drivers can expect new specs across the board and design elements inside and outside this long-popular vehicle. Specifically, you will see many now-standard amenities inside the Limited trim and standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
The 2025 Subaru Outback is also held down by Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control, and X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, paired with 8.7 inches of ground clearance (9.5 inches for the Outback Wilderness), making it sportier than ever. Again, this SUV is made to get dirty, which Subaru makes even easier with its 2025 design.
9 Distinct Models
Getting into the trim levels for the 2025 Subaru Outback, you have nine to choose from. Ranging from the Base trim to the top-line Limited XT and Touring XT, your bells, whistles, and standard features across the lineup will be exciting from start to finish. Your starting pricing for the 2025 Outback should be $28,895, while your Touring XT (the most expensive) will start at $42,795.
Here is a breakdown, by trim, of the SUV:
- Base and Premium: Both are powered by a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine (182 horsepower, 176 pound-feet). The Premium trim enhances the Base's standard features with additional comforts like heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a larger 11.6-inch multimedia system.
- Onyx Edition and Onyx Edition XT: The Onyx Edition introduces dual-function X-MODE, additional safety features, and a stylish interior. The Onyx Edition XT ups the ante with a 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine (260 horsepower, 277 pound-feet) and extra luxury features.
- Limited and Limited XT: These trims add premium specs like perforated leather upholstery, a Harman Kardon audio system, and advanced safety features. The Limited XT includes a more powerful turbocharged engine.
- Wilderness: This model features 9.5 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and a turbocharged engine. Unique interior and exterior accents further distinguish this model.
- Touring and Touring XT: These top-tier trims have luxury features, including Nappa leather upholstery, advanced driver assistance features, and LCD Smart Rearview Mirror. The Touring XT includes a turbocharged engine for added performance.
Standard features: The Outback comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, the SUBARU STARLINK dual 7.0-inch touchscreen system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a suite of safety technologies. Higher trims add more advanced infotainment systems, additional comfort features, and enhanced safety options.
Safety Galore
Following its predecessors, the 2025 Subaru Outback is expected to be very safe and rated highly by official agencies. For example, the IIHS awarded Subaru its TOP SAFETY PICK last year, recognizing its top-tier performance in front crash prevention. This is expected to remain true for the 2025 model.
The NHTSA gave the Outback its highest 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for crash safety, and according to the agency, over 97% of Outbacks are still driving today.
Get The All-New 2025 Subaru Outback at Granite Subaru
With this release quickly approaching, there's no place better to shop the Outback than Granite Subaru in Hudson, NH. We're here for test drives and troubleshooting, and we can get you into the all-new Subaru as soon as it hits our showroom. Swing by today!