Avandacar – The all-new 2025 Subaru Outback will have to be completely redesigned, preserving its wagon bases and 7 trim levels. Without further ado, let’s check our review of this brand-new vehicle below!
2025 Outback Overview
Subaru jacked up the suspension of the classic family station wagon over thirty years ago, creating the nearly SUV-like Outback, which the combination has proven particularly successful. And why wouldn’t that, given the car industry’s present and unwavering focus on trucks or crossovers?
The Outback combines SUV style with a car-like feel and plenty of load capacity. A 4-cylinder engine will be standard, though you can upgrade to a turbocharged quad boasting 260 horsepower. All Outbacks have all-wheel drive (AWD), as both engines supply power for the continuously variable automatic gearbox.
Cabin interiors are attractive, particularly in higher trim levels, yet if you want pure luxury, consider the A4 Allroad Audi as well as the V60 Cross Country Volvo. Nonetheless, we believe the Subaru Outback’s value-oriented price as well as simpler packaging will entice some buyers who are considering luxury-branded competition.
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What’s New with This 2025 Subaru Outback
The Wilderness trim, Subaru’s most rugged-looking station wagon, gets a small modification to its grille along with the front bumper with the 2024 design year, making it seem a lot more ready for tackling the dirt. Otherwise, this Outback remains untouched as the new year begins.
Pricing
The price for this 2024 Outback ranges from $30,240 to $44,090, based on the options and trim. The Premium variant provides the finest combination of standard plus optional features considering the cost. While this will only be available with the base 182-hp 4-cylinder, we believe that upgrading to the higher trim in order to get the turbo’s better acceleration along with an additional 800 pounds of towing capability is not worth the cost.
The Subaru Outback Premium features standard with a 11.6-inch display with touchscreen, a 4G LTE wireless hotspot, a power-adjustable driver seat of driver, heated front seats, additional USB connections, and additional features not available on the original model. Among them, we would go for the more economical option that includes hands-free power liftgate, blind-spot monitoring, as well as passive entry using push-button start.
Engine, Performance, and Transmission
The Outback range has two flat-4-cylinder engines: a basic 182-hp 2.5-liter and an optional 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. Both are linked to the continuously variable auto transmission (CVT) which simulates an 8-speed gearbox for minimizing engine drone. Obviously, all Outbacks come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD), which is a Subaru hallmark. The Outback we examined with the basic engine had ordinary acceleration and gearbox characteristics.
Although the turbocharged variant was noticeably faster, it suffered from the same erratic gearbox. However, most Outback drivers are more worried with the vehicle’s ride quality and capacity to undertake modest off-road driving. Using 8.7 inches of clearance from the ground and AWD (all-wheel drive), the wagon can easily navigate severe weather even on muddy, rutted roads; over maximum go-anywhere capability, choose the Wilderness trim, which has 9.5 inches of clearance from the ground, skid plates for safeguarding its underside, beefed-up suspension, along with a driving mode option with Snow or Mud modes.
The Outback’s suspension gives a placid ride, and the steering is precise and easy to use on the highway. Yet it lacks agility, which may surprise WRX aficionados who switch to the much more practical wagon. Such a wagon’s regular engine is capable of towing 2700 pounds, although the turbocharged variant can haul 3500.
Fuel Economy
The EPA forecasts that the regular Outback will get 26 mpg throughout the city along with 33 mpg when driving on the highway. Turbocharged variant has a considerable drop in economy, with scores at 23 mpg city as well as 30 mpg highway. As tested the Outback with both of these engines over the route, where they both delivered 28 mpg.
Interior, Convenience & Cargo
The Outback and Legacy share most of their interiors, which are both pleasant and made of high-quality materials. Although Subaru’s cabin appearance is somewhat basic, it is practical and features a high sitting height. Apart from the basic model, all Outbacks include heated front seats, dual-zone temperature control, power-adjustable seat, plus several USB charging ports.
More luxury options, such as the heated steering wheel, vented front seating, power-adjustable passenger seat front, along with heated rear seats, can be obtained on higher trim versions. The Outback also boasts a larger back seat, having an additional 1.4 inches extra legroom compared to its previous model.
The rear luggage compartment has 33 cubic feet of room; during our testing, it accommodated 11 carry-on baggage with the rear seating raised and 23 bags when folded flat. Under the same testing, the Legacy accommodated eight and twenty-two suitcases.
Infotainment & Connectivity
Base Outbacks include 2 stacked 7.0-inch displays with touchscreens, while all higher variants have a gigantic 11.6-inch oriented vertically touchscreen. Along with big touch symbols and fast reaction times, the enormous screen has a rotational volume as well as tuning knob, along with certain physical buttons for temperature settings, making them easier to operate. Although a Wi-Fi hotspot, built-in navigation, as well as wireless device charger are available options, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity is standard. Buyers of the top-of-the Limited & Touring editions get another 12-speaker of 576-watt Harman/Kardon sound/audio system.
Driver-Assistance and Safety Features
All Outback models are provided with Subaru’s EyeSight package of driver-assistance technologies. The key safety elements are:
- Standard forward collision alerts and automatic emergency braking
- Standard of adaptive cruise control featuring lane-keeping assistance.
- Available features include blind-spot tracking and rear cross-traffic warning.
Bottom fLine
Although this 2025 Subaru Outback doesn’t push the boundaries in any significant manner, it’s a sturdy SUV with a lot of appeal for people who want a little adventure. We are excited to find out what the next version will offer, potentially around 2025. Check out with us for additional information as it becomes available.
