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2015 Subaru Outback

SUV · 2015–2026

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

What changed for 2015

First year we have trim data for.

2015 Outback trims

2.5i2.5i Limited2.5i Premium3.6R Limited
Price
Starting MSRP$24,895$29,995—$32,995
Powertrain
Engine2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower175 hp175 hp175 hp256 hp
Torque174 lb-ft174 lb-ft174 lb-ft247 lb-ft
TransmissionLineartronicLineartronicLineartronicHigh-Torque Lineartronic
DrivetrainAwdAwdAwdAwd
Fuel economy (combined)28 mpg28 mpg28 mpg22 mpg
Size and capability
Seats5555
Max towing2,700 lb2,700 lb2,700 lb3,000 lb
Cargo behind last row35.5 cu ft35.5 cu ft35.5 cu ft35.5 cu ft
Max cargo73.3 cu ft73.3 cu ft73.3 cu ft73.3 cu ft
Ground clearance8.7 in8.7 in8.7 in8.7 in
Length189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in189.6 in
Curb weight3,593 lb3,633 lb3,593 lb3,810 lb
Tech
Touchscreen6.2 in7 in7 in7 in
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptionalOptional
Android Auto—OptionalOptionalOptional
Digital gauge cluster3.5 in3.5 in + option3.5 in + option3.5 in + option
Audio—Harman Kardon—Harman Kardon
Speakers412612
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control—OptionalOptionalOptional
Lane keeping—OptionalOptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoring—Blind Spot AlertOptionalBlind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking—OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear cross-traffic—Rear Cross-Traffic AlertOptionalRear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
SeatsClothLeatherClothLeather
Heated seats—Front, Second RowFrontFront, Second Row
Driver seat memory—Driver Seat—Driver Seat
Climate zones1222
Remote startOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof—OptionalOptionalOptional
Power liftgateManualPower LiftgateManual + optionPower Liftgate
Wheels17 in18 in17 in18 in
HeadlightsHalogenHalogenHalogenHID Projector
Packages and options (32)
2.5i2.5i Limited2.5i Premium3.6R Limited
Keyless Access with Push-button Start • Navigation Infotainment System • EyeSight® Driver Assist System • Power Moonroof Package —Optional—Optional
Keyless Access with Push-button Start • Navigation Infotainment System • Power Moonroof Package $2,195—Optional—Optional
EyeSight® Driver Assist System • Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert • Power Rear Gate $1,695——Optional—
Navigation Infotainment System • EyeSight® Driver Assist System • Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert • Power Rear Gate • Power Moonroof Package $3,390——Optional—
Navigation Infotainment System • Power Rear Gate • Power Moonroof Package $2,195——Optional—
Power Rear Gate • Power Moonroof Package $1,695——Optional—
Body Side Moldings OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior Auto-dimming Mirrors with Approach Light OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Cover $95OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Side Window Deflectors OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Splash Guards OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Trailer Hitch OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Arch Molding Kit OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
All-Weather Floor Mats OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Compartment Separator OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Seatback Protectors OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Engine Starter—Smart Engine Start —Optional—Optional
Carbide Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal Black Silica OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal White Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ice Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Lapis Blue Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Tungsten Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Twilight Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Venetian Red Pearl OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wilderness Green Metallic OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Slate Black Cloth Optional—Optional—
Slate Black Leather —Optional—Optional
Warm Ivory Cloth Optional—Optional—
Warm Ivory Leather —Optional—Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Outback 2018–2025 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 016
2026 SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 111
2025 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 081
2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 081
2024 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 0101
2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 095
2023 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 289
2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 05
2022 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 StandardStandard 4464
2021 Subaru Outback SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 4296
2020 Subaru Outback SUV AWD5 StandardStandard 6899
2019 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 StandardStandard 31034
2018 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 3812
2017 Subaru Outback SW AWD5 OptionalOptional 4917
2016 Subaru Outback SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 4642
2015 Subaru Outback SUV AWD5 OptionalOptional 5509

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 24–27
2026Outback Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2025Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 25–28
2025Outback Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2024Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 25–28
2024Outback Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2023Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 25–28
2023Outback Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 23
2022Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 26–29
2022Outback Wilderness AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo 24
2021Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 26–29
2020Outback AWDAuto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo		 26–29
2019Outback AWDAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 22–28
2018Outback AWDAuto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 22–28
2017Outback AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 22–28
2016Outback AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 22–28
2015Outback AWDAuto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L		 22–28

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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