2025 Subaru Outback Review | Cargo Space, Capacity, & Features Available

Built with hardy capability, modern tech, and a versatile interior, the 2025 Subaru Outback is ready to help you and your loved ones take on daily life and your biggest adventures. See the key features, cargo space, and exterior colors available for this mid-size SUV using the following 2025 Subaru Outback model review crafted by the team at Grand Subaru.

Find your ideal new Outback for sale at our Subaru dealership in Bensenville, IL, and schedule a test drive to take a closer look. Then, pair your choice with one of our available Outback offers.

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2025 Subaru Outback Interior Design Features

Step into the 2025 Subaru Outback and enjoy a variety of comfort and convenience features. Depending on the trim level, the Outback pads its seats with cloth, StarTex®, leather, or Nappa leather upholstery. Throughout the changing seasons, an automatic single- or dual-zone climate control with voice controls allows you to set the ideal driving environment. And, for even more personalized comfort, consider a model with features like heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats. On long drives, the available four-way power lumbar adjustment on the driver’s seat is a feature you’ll come to appreciate.

Learn more with our Outback interior page.

Available interior features include:

  • 12-way power driver’s seat
  • Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Two-position memory for driver’s seat and outside mirrors
  • Reclining 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat
2025 Subaru Outback Interior Full Seating Side View
2025 Subaru Outback Exterior Trunk Cargo Space

2025 Subaru Outback Cargo Space Available

Find a versatile home for passengers and cargo alike aboard the 2025 Subaru Outback. Two rows of seating houses five people comfortably, with 42.8 inches of front legroom and 39.5 inches of rear legroom. Cargo-area rear seat back release levers allow you to quickly transform the interior from a passenger’s haven to a surprisingly spacious cargo compartment. With the rear seats folded down, the Outback offers up to 75.6 cubic feet of cargo space. There’s also room for discrete storage in the cargo area underfloor storage compartment.

See the interior space measurements for the Outback in the accompanying chart.

  • Max. Cargo Space: 75.6 cu.-ft.
  • Cargo Space Behind Second Row: 32.6 cu.-ft.
  • Max. Passenger Volume : 109 cu.-ft.
  • Legroom (Front / Rear): 42.8 / 39.5 in.

2025 Subaru Outback Engine & Towing Specs Available

Embark on your next adventure in the highly capable 2025 Subaru Outback. The standard 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine makes 182 horsepower and can tow up to 2,700 pounds. For a higher towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, pick the Wilderness or one of the XT trims with their turbocharged 2.4L engine that makes 260 horsepower.

Optimize the performance of the standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) system using X-MODE®. Depending on the trim, X-MODE can be a single function that prepares the AWD system to handle slick roadways or a dual-function X-MODE with selectable snow/dirt or deep snow/mud modes. Both Outback engines come with a Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) with paddle shifters.

Compare the performance specs for both engines in the accompanying chart.

Engine2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder
Horsepower182 HP260 HP
Torque176 lb.-ft.277 lb.-ft.
MPG (City / Hwy)26 / 3222 / 29
Max. Towing Capacity2,700 lbs.3,500 lbs.

2025 Subaru Outback Technology & Safety Features Available

Explore with confidence in the 2025 Subaru Outback. All trims feature EyeSight® driver assist technology designed to give you and your loved ones greater peace of mind on the road. Among the standard features in this safety suite, find lane keep assist, lane departure, and sway warning for help in keeping your vehicle properly set in your lane. Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering also aids with this task. In upper-level trims, the Outback boosts your outward visibility with a 180-degree front view camera.

Available safety features include:

  • EyeSight driver assist technology
    • Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
    • Pre-collision braking
    • Lane departure and sway warning
    • Lane keep assist
    • Automatic emergency steering
  • High beam assist
  • Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert
  • Reverse automatic braking
  • 180-degree front view monitor
  • Rear vision camera

In today’s tech-filled world, the 2025 Subaru Outback is designed to help you stay connected with ease. Every trim features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ — with wireless connectivity on advanced trims — to make projecting your favorite apps and navigation from your smartphone easy. The Base trim includes dual 7-inch screens running the SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia system, while advanced trims come with an 11.6-inch screen with either the SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus or Multimedia Navigation system.

Available technology features include:

  • Smart auto-dimming rearview compass mirror with HomeLink®
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
  • Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 12 speakers
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless charger
2025 Subaru Outback Interior Infotainment System Menu
2025 Subaru Outback Interior Safety Backup Camera

2025 Subaru Outback Color Options Available

  • Autumn Green Metallic
  • Crystal Black Metallic
  • Cosmic Blue Pearl
  • Crimson Red Pearl
  • Dark Mahogany Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Geyser Blue

2025 Subaru Outback Trim Models Available

  • 2025 Subaru Outback Base
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Premium
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Limited
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Touring
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Limited XT
  • 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT
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2024 Subaru Outback Model Overview | Bensenville, IL

Venture beyond the ordinary in a highly capable and bold mid-size SUV like the 2024 Subaru Outback. With rugged sophistication, style, performance, and intuitive tech, the Outback is engineered to elevate every journey you embark on. Ready to learn more? To aid in your research, the experts at Grand Subaru have composed this detailed 2024 Outback review guide. 

Once you’ve chosen your preferred model, find it in our Outback inventory and discover attractive rates when you pair it with an available lease offer. To experience the Outback in person, schedule a test drive at our Subaru dealership in Bensenville, IL, and contact us online or call us at (630) 595-0250. 

2024 Subaru Outback Interior Comfort & Design

Enter a well-appointed cabin that boasts sophistication and deluxe comfort in the 2024 Subaru Outback. Cloth, StarTex®, leather, or Nappa leather upholstery options help enhance relaxation for all along with available amenities such as heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Outback also prioritizes driver comfort with an available 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar support. 

Stay connected wherever you go thanks to a suite of digital innovations in the 2024 Outback. Access essential apps and driver information through a premium STARLINK® Multimedia or Multimedia Plus system, which lets you wirelessly connect your smartphone depending on your selected trim. Additionally, an available Wi-Fi® hotspot helps every passenger stay in touch no matter where your adventures lead.

Available interior features include:

  • Cloth, StarTex, leather, or Nappa leather upholstery options
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Auto-dimming rear view compass mirror with HomeLink®
  • STARLINK Multimedia or Multimedia Plus systems
  • Dual 7-in. touchscreens or single 11.6-in. touchscreen display
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ integration
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability
  • 12-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system

2024 Subaru Outback Cargo Space & Seating Capacity

Whether you’re embarking on an intimate getaway or bringing along the crew, the 2024 Subaru Outback offers ample accommodations for your needs. Up to five passengers can stretch out and relax thanks to impressive head and leg space, and reclining 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbacks offer extra comfort or convenient access to additional cargo volume. Plus, an available hands-free power rear gate makes loading and unloading cargo a breeze with additional features such as automatic close, a height memory function, and a vehicle lock button.

Seating

Five

Passenger Volume

109 cu.-ft.

Headroom (Front / Rear)

40.1 / 39.1 in.

Legroom (Front / Rear)

42.8 / 39.5 in.

Cargo Volume Behind First Row

75.6 cu.-ft.

Cargo Volume Behind Second Row

32.6 cu.-ft.

2024 Subaru Outback Gas Mileage & Performance

Stay in control no matter where your next adventure lies in the 2024 Subaru Outback. With two four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engines to choose from, both equipped with a Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) and standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2024 Outback is built to power your daily drive. Additionally, the Outback offers up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE®, which optimizes your AWD system for optimal traction. 

When you want both power and efficiency on the go, the 2024 Outback can achieve up to 32 highway MPG, so you can go further without settling.

Engine

2.5L four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER

2.4L turbo four-cylinder SUBARU BOXER

Horsepower

182 HP

260 HP

Torque

176 lb.-ft.

277 lb.-ft.

Transmission

Lineartronic CVT

MPG (city / hwy)

26 / 32

22 / 29

Max. Towing

2,700 lbs.

3,500 lbs.

2024 Subaru Outback Trims

Choose from a wide selection of unique 2024 Subaru Outback configurations, each engineered to suit your driving needs. Learn more with our in-depth 2024 Outback trims guide. 

  • 2024 Subaru Outback Base
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Premium
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Limited
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Touring
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Limited XT
  • 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT

2024 Subaru Outback Exterior Colors

From bold vibrance to classy understatement, the 2024 Subaru Outback offers a variety of exterior color options designed to help showcase your unique style.

  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Cosmic Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic
  • Autumn Green Metallic
  • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
  • Crimson Red Pearl
  • Dark Mahogany Pearl
  • Geyser Blue

2024 Subaru Outback Safety Features

Your safety matters, which is why the 2024 Subaru Outback offers a variety of forward-thinking driver assistance and safety technologies designed to inspire confidence wherever you go. Available features such as blind spot detection, reverse automatic braking, and a 180-degree front view monitor help act as an extra set of eyes on the road. Additionally, standard EyeSight® driver assist technology helps take the stress out of your daily commute with advanced adaptive cruise control.

Available safety features include:

  • Blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert
  • Reverse automatic braking
  • DriverFocus® distraction mitigation system
  • 180-degree front view monitor
  • High beam assist
  • Rear vision camera
  • EyeSight driver assist technology
    • Advanced adaptive cruise control with lane centering
    • Pre-collision braking
    • Lane departure and sway warning 
    • Lane keep assist 
    • Automatic emergency steering

2023 Subaru Outback Review: Interior & Technology Models for Sale

Beloved for its reliability and rugged capability, the Subaru Outback comes with a few new exterior upgrades for 2023 while staying true to its all-terrain riding experience. Enjoy plenty of interior functionality and comfort in the new Outback, as well as an 8.7- or 9.5-inch ground clearance to help you pursue your love of the great outdoors ― unfettered.

Learn about the 2023 Outback and visit our Outback trims page for information on the features offered with each trim level. Then, search our inventory at Grand Subaru in Bensenville, IL, and schedule a test drive with an Outback trim that interests you. Have questions? Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us at (630) 595-0250 or send us a text.

For information on our purchase or lease financing options, visit our finance center.

2023 Subaru Outback Interior Features

Set out on your next adventure with your friends, kids, or faithful dog in tow. There’s plenty of room to accommodate up to five people in the new Outback. Unlock the door with a push of the button, then settle into the power-adjustable front seat with cloth, StarTex® water repellent, leather-trimmed, or Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery. If it’s a beautiful day or a warm summer night, go ahead and push the button to open the moonroof to the sky above.

The 2023 Outback provides convenient access to your favorite infotainment and personal connections via one of three SUBARU STARLINK® multimedia systems featuring a 7- or 11.6-inch display. Other features you’ll find include:

  • Whiplash-reducing, heated, ventilated front seats
  • Heated rear outboard seats
  • Two-position driver’s seat and power mirror memory
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Single- or dual-zone climate control system
  • Child LATCH system 
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
  • Navigation
  • USB-C input and USB-A charging ports
  • DriverFocus® distraction mitigation system 

2023 Subaru Outback Engine Options & Fuel Economy

Two powertrains are offered on the 2023 Subaru Outback, each featuring a capable direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder engine that is paired with a Lineartronic® CVT and the Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive system with traction-optimizing X-MODE®. 

The Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, and Wilderness trims upgrade to dual-function X-MODE®, which gives you the ability to switch from snow and dirt modes to deep snow or deep mud modes should you encounter more extreme conditions.

Engine

2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder 

2.4L turbocharged SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder

Horsepower

182 HP

260 HP

Torque

176 lb.-ft.

277 lb.-ft.

Towing

2,700 lbs.

3,500 lbs.

Trim Availability

Standard on Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring

Standard on Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT

2023 Subaru Outback MPG

Depending on the trim you choose, fuel economy on the 2023 Subaru Outback can reach as high as 26 city and 32 highway MPG with trims equipped with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine. When it comes to total driving range, go approximately 500 miles on a full tank of gas (about 462 miles with the turbocharged engine).

2023 Subaru Outback Accessories

Safely secure your favorite recreational equipment. Stay connected to your world. Protect your property. Pamper your pet. Find a wide range of Subaru OEM accessories available for your 2023 Subaru Outback. Browse the Subaru accessories, check out our accessories specials, and let the service team at Grand Subaru provide professional installation. Have questions? Call us at (708) 934-2582.

Among the available accessories:

  • Wireless charger
  • CD player
  • Bike, cargo, or kayak carrier
  • Trailer hitch
  • Auto-dimming mirror with compass and HomeLink®
  • Remote engine starter/key start
  • Cargo organizer, net, or separator
  • Pet harness or pet carrier and mobile pet bed
  • Collapsible pet kennel
  • Console lid protector
  • All-weather floor liners, mud flaps, splash guards, or door scuff protectors
  • Rear seatback protector
  • Interior woodgrain trim kit
  • Rear bumper underguard
  • Exterior graphics

2023 Subaru Outback Cargo Space & Dimensions

Enjoy 32.6 cubic-feet of cargo volume behind the rear seat, which expands to 75.6 cubic feet when the rear seat is folded down. If you’re looking for smart storage solutions or helpful protective equipment, the 2023 Outback comes with cargo area underfloor storage and a removable cargo area tray.

2023 Subaru Outback Configurations

  • 2023 Subaru Outback Base
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Premium
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Limited
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Touring
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Limited XT
  • 2023 Subaru Outback Touring XT

2025 Subaru Outback For Sale at Grand Subaru Today

Grand Subaru is your local Subaru dealership serving Bensenville, IL. Browse our current selection of new Outback SUVs to find your favorite trim option, then schedule a test drive and gain a sense for all the ways it’s built to suit your busy lifestyle. Contact a Grand Subaru representative with any questions about a particular model — we’re happy to help whether you send us a message or call us at (630) 595-0250.

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The all-new, completely redesigned 2026 Outback features a new upright silhouette, restyled spacious interior, and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. There’s updated technology throughout, including a new standard 12.1-inch touchscreen and upgraded standard EyeSight®️ Driver Assist Technology[1] with enhanced features to make every drive safer and easier.

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