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2018 Subaru Outback

SUV · 2015–2026

Trims and features

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What changed for 2018

Starting prices: +$250 to +$495 (6 trims; hover for each)
Touchscreen: 7 in → 8 in (2.5i Premium, 3.6R Touring, 3.6R Limited, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring)
Touchscreen: 6.2 in → 6.5 in (2.5i)

2018 Outback trims

	2.5i	2.5i Limited	2.5i Premium	2.5i Touring	3.6R Limited	3.6R Touring
Price
Starting MSRP	$25,895	$32,695	$27,995	$36,490	$35,395	$38,690
Powertrain
Engine	2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine	2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine	2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine	2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine	3.6-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine	3.6-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine
Horsepower	175 hp	175 hp	175 hp	175 hp	256 hp	256 hp
Torque	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	174 lb-ft	247 lb-ft	247 lb-ft
Transmission	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic High-Torque CVT	Lineartronic High-Torque CVT
Drivetrain	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd
Fuel economy (combined)	28 mpg	28 mpg	28 mpg	28 mpg	22 mpg	22 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Max towing	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb
Cargo behind last row	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft
Max cargo	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft	73.3 cu ft
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in
Length	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in	189.9 in
Curb weight	3,622 lb	3,713 lb	3,642 lb	3,726 lb	3,893 lb	3,902 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	6.5 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
Apple CarPlay	—	Optional	—	—	Optional	—
Android Auto	—	Optional	—	—	Optional	—
Audio	—	Harman Kardon	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon
Speakers	4	12	6	12	12	12
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	—	Optional	Optional	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Optional	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keeping	—	Optional	Optional	Lane Keep Assist	Optional	Lane Keep Assist
Blind-spot monitoring	—	Blind Spot Alert	Optional	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	—	Optional	Optional	Automatic Emergency Braking	Optional	Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-traffic	—	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Optional	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
Seats	Cloth + option	Leather + option	Cloth + option	Leather + option	Leather + option	Leather + option
Heated seats	—	Front, Second Row	Front	Front, Second Row	Front, Second Row	Front, Second Row
Driver seat memory	—	Driver Seat	—	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	Driver Seat
Climate zones	1	2	2	2	2	2
Second row	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench
Exterior
Sunroof	—	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgate	—	Power Liftgate	Optional	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate
Wheels	17 in	18 in	17 in	18 in	18 in	18 in
Headlights	Halogen	—	Halogen	—	—	—

Packages and options (21)

	2.5i	2.5i Limited	2.5i Premium	2.5i Touring	3.6R Limited	3.6R Touring
EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist and Power Rear Gate Package $1,995	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
EyeSight, Blind-Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Navigation, Power Rear Gate and Power Moonroof Package $2,085	—	Optional	—	—	—	—
EyeSight, High Beam Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, Navigation and LED Steering Responsive Headlights Package $1,585	—	—	—	—	Optional	—
Power Rear Gate and Power Moonroof Package $1,695	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
STARLINK Safety Plus and Security Plus	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crimson Red Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—
Crystal Black Silica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal White Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dark Blue Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Ice Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—
Magnetite Gray Metallic $290	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—
Tungsten Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—
Twilight Blue Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—
Wilderness Green Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Java Brown Leather	—	—	—	Optional	—	Optional
Slate Black Cloth	Optional	—	Optional	—	—	—
Slate Black Leather	—	Optional	—	—	Optional	—
Titanium Gray Cloth	Optional	—	Optional	—	—	—
Titanium Gray Leather	—	Optional	—	—	Optional	—
Warm Ivory Cloth	Optional	—	Optional	—	—	—
Warm Ivory Leather	—	Optional	—	—	Optional	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, 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

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2026	SUBARU OUTBACK SUV N/A AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	16
2026	SUBARU OUTBACK WILDERNESS SUV N/A AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	1	11
2025	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	81
2025	Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	81
2024	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Standard & Optional	Standard	0	101
2024	Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	95
2023	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Standard & Optional	Standard	2	89
2023	Subaru Outback Wilderness SW AWD	Not Rated	Standard	Standard	0	5
2022	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Standard	Standard	4	464
2021	Subaru Outback SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	4	296
2020	Subaru Outback SUV AWD	5	Standard	Standard	6	899
2019	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Standard	Standard	3	1034
2018	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Optional	Optional	3	812
2017	Subaru Outback SW AWD	5	Optional	Optional	4	917
2016	Subaru Outback SUV AWD	5	Optional	Optional	4	642
2015	Subaru Outback SUV AWD	5	Optional	Optional	5	509

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

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

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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