2025 Subaru Outback Premium

 

The 2025 Subaru Outback combines a family-friendly ride with rugged performance capabilities. This is exemplified by its casual ride quality mixed with its all-terrain competence. What's more, Premium is Subaru's volume seller. As a result, it's among the more popular trims, and quite frankly, it's easy to see why. This mid-size SUV comes with all the bells and whistles to provide an exceptional ride quality.

And that's only the beginning. The Outback Premium is brimming with advanced technology, safety features, and a stylish design, all of which contribute to its mainstream popularity. However, the most important question we're answering in today's article is whether or not the Subaru Outback Premium is right for you. Keep reading to find out.

Stylish Exterior

They say you can never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Subaru understands this concept deeply. As a result, the auto giant has embellished the Outback Premium with a stylish exterior. It blends elegance with athleticism, combining the best of both worlds. Moreover, the Outback Premium has an elevated ground clearance for moderate off-roading adventures. Additional exterior design elements include the following:

• Muscular black cladding
• LED fog lights
• Gloss-black side mirror caps
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Rugged front fascia

While it does hold the status of an SUV, the Outback is a station wagon at its core. As a result, it retains a casual and wholesome design language that has made it a classic choice for budding families for decades. For this reason, the Outback's exterior boasts a family-oriented appearance combined with rugged capabilities that can handle more difficult terrains.

Well-Thought-Out Interior

The Outback Premium's interior presents a well-designed cabin for driver comfort and convenience. It boasts a customizable center gauge and a giant infotainment screen (more on that later). The interior delivers a quiet cabin experience while also providing plush seating and intuitive navigation with its mix of physical and digital buttons. A few other interior features of the Outback Premium include the following:

• CVT paddle shifters
• Climate control vents
• Power and heated seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• High-resolution backup camera
• Power parking brake

To top off all the comforts and conveniences of the Outback Premium's interior, it also delivers ample room. As a result, passengers, as well as yourself, will have plenty of space to enjoy your roadway excursions. Whether it's headroom, legroom, or hip room, the Outback Premium delivers ample spaciousness in all categories in both the front and back seats.

 

Performance and Capabilities

The 2025 Subaru Outback Premium is equipped with a 2.5-liter flat-four engine, which is standard equipment in Subaru's internal combustion vehicles. As a result, the Outback Premium has an output of 182 horsepower, 178 lb-ft of torque, and a 0 to 60 mph acceleration speed of 5.8 seconds. Now, you may wonder about the experience while driving the Outback. The Premium trim retains a higher seat positioning, giving you a clearer vision and a more "in control" driving experience.

Moreover, the steering and responsiveness of the vehicle are all on point, inspiring driver confidence as you traverse the roadways. And lastly, the Outback Premium stands out with its exceptional suspension performance. In fact, this makes the Premium one of the most comfortable vehicles you can purchase within this segment.

MPG and Fuel Economy

With the fight against climate change continuing, exceptional fuel economy is becoming increasingly important for motorists. So, how does the 2025 Subaru Outback premium stack up in this all-important category? It delivers an mpg rating of 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. While these figures may not be exceptional, they certainly aren't abysmal either.

The 2025 Subaru Outback Premium finds the sweet spot when it comes to its fuel economy performance. As a result, it has a satisfactory fuel-efficient design that can make you confident that you're doing your part in the fight against climate change.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The 2025 Subaru Outback Premium is a station wagon designed for the family unit. As a result, safety was a prime consideration for the auto giant in the Outback's constitution. And this is evident when you look at the suite of safety and driver-assistance features that the Outback Premium has been equipped with. Here are some of the safety attributes:

• Automatic Pre-Collision Braking: The Pre-Collision Assist safety feature has a network of advanced camera technology that detects potential car collisions with other vehicles or pedestrian accidents with cyclists or people. This system senses people, vehicles or objects in front of you. As a result, it can reduce the damage in the event of (or even eliminate) a front-end collision.
• Adaptive Cruise Control: This system has a forward-looking camera with radar capabilities to detect vehicles that you follow. If no vehicles ahead of you are detected, the system works like cruise control to maintain a pre-selected road speed.
• EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Subaru's EyeSight technology has a suite of cameras and sensors on the front windshield that monitor the road in front of you. As a result, it boasts numerous features that help to keep you, your passengers, and others around you safe as you traverse the roadway.
• Blind-Spot Monitoring: This feature alerts you of other vehicles that are driving within your blind spots. It warns you with audible alerts when you use your turn signal with an opposing vehicle hidden in your blind spot. Moreover, it can also use a sound, symbol, or even vibration to signify to you that there is a vehicle in your blind spot.
• Forward-Collision Warning: Forward collision warning alerts you to a possible collision with a stationary or slower-moving vehicle ahead of you. It does this by alerting you to hazards ahead so you can swerve out of the way or brake in time to avoid an accident.

With safety being the primary goal of Subaru's vehicle design, the Outback premium is fully equipped with a range of advanced safety technology. As a result, you can feel confident knowing that you and your loved ones are well protected with the suite of driver-assistance features available on the Outback Premium.

Advanced Technology

Advanced technology has now become the standard for modern vehicle design. Drivers want and deserve the best. And few auto manufacturers take this as seriously as Subaru. The Outback premium comes with a suite of top-of-the-line technology. Some of the tech features include a vertically positioned 11.6-inch touchscreen monitor. The system offers crisp resolution as well as intuitive and user-friendly responsiveness.

Other advanced technology features include the following:

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• Rotary volume and tuning knobs
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Physical climate control buttons
• Navigation capabilities (optional)
• Wi-Fi hotspot and more

All in all, the 2025 Subaru Outback Premium boasts a suite of advanced technology. And even the this model comes with nine trim levels, you'll arguably get the best value when choosing the Premium. Moreover, you can choose from two option packages to improve the experience further. The first option boasts push button start, keyless entry, and even a hands-free power tailgate. The second package adds onto the first, contributing navigation and a power moonroof.

Hatch and Cargo Space

The hatch lifts up easily by the button underneath the Subaru emblem on the rear of the vehicle. Once opened, you have about 33 cu ft of cargo capacity. That number balloons to an impressive 75 cu ft when the second row seats are folded. Moreover, the Outback Premium comes with discreet handles on the rear side of the cargo space that allow you to easily drop the second row seats to create extra space.

The cargo space also receives storage cubbies on both sides of the wheel wells. As a result, you have pockets to place items and materials you don't want moving around during road trips or longer excursions. Lastly, the cargo area also receives a spare tire underneath the bedding for emergencies.

 

Packages for 2025

You'll have the choice of package 13 or 15. Let's explore each of them in a little more detail to determine what you get with each package.

Package 13

Package 13 comes with a price of only $1400.

• Hands-free power liftgate
• Keyless access with pushbutton start
• Rear-cross traffic alert
• Blind-spot detection
• Lane-change assist

Package 15

Package 15 comes with a price of $2995.

• 11.6-inch multimedia navigation
• Power moonroof
• Hands-free power liftgate
• Keyless access with push button start
• Rear-cross traffic alert
• Blind-spot detection
• Lane-change assist

Conclusion

The 2025 Subaru Outback Premium is a robust vehicle in every sense of the word. It's competent, capable, and casual. As a result, it covers every base required to be the ideal family-friendly station wagon. And the best part? We at Subaru Granite want to help pair you with one! Our team of automotive experts is here to guide you through the often overwhelming vehicle-buying process.

We can answer your questions and help you find the perfect match for you and your family. So, if you're ready to get your Subaru Outback Premium, contact us today to learn more.