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2020 Subaru Outback

SUV · 2015–2026

Trims and features

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What changed for 2020

Starting prices: +$300 to +$450 (2 trims; hover for each)
New trim: Limited
New trim: Limited XT
New trim: Onyx Edition XT
New trim: Touring
New trim: Touring XT
Trim dropped: 2.5i Limited
Trim dropped: 2.5i Touring
Trim dropped: 3.6R Limited
Trim dropped: 3.6R Touring
Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC SUBARU BOXER engine → 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine (Base, Premium)
Horsepower: 175 hp → 182 hp (Base, Premium)
Torque: 174 lb-ft → 176 lb-ft (Base, Premium)
Fuel economy (combined): 28 mpg → 29 mpg (Base, Premium)
Cargo behind last row: 35.5 cu ft → 32.5 cu ft (Base, Premium)
Max cargo: 73.3 cu ft → 75.7 cu ft (Base, Premium)
Touchscreen: 6.5 in → 7 in (Base)
Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (Base, Premium)
Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (Base, Premium)
Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (Base, Premium)
Touchscreen: 8 in → 11.6 in (Premium)

2020 Outback trims

	Base	Limited	Limited XT	Onyx Edition XT	Premium	Touring	Touring XT
Price
Starting MSRP	$26,645	$33,445	$37,745	$34,895	$28,895	$37,345	$39,695
Powertrain
Engine	2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine	2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine	2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine	2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine	2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine
Horsepower	182 hp	182 hp	260 hp	260 hp	182 hp	182 hp	260 hp
Torque	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	277 lb-ft
Transmission	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT High Torque	Lineartronic CVT High Torque	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT	Lineartronic CVT High Torque
Drivetrain	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd
Fuel economy (combined)	29 mpg	29 mpg	26 mpg	26 mpg	29 mpg	29 mpg	26 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Max towing	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	3,500 lb	3,500 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	3,500 lb
Cargo behind last row	32.5 cu ft	32.5 cu ft	32.5 cu ft	32.5 cu ft	32.5 cu ft	32.5 cu ft	32.5 cu ft
Max cargo	75.7 cu ft	75.7 cu ft	75.7 cu ft	75.7 cu ft	75.7 cu ft	75.7 cu ft	75.7 cu ft
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in
Length	191.3 in	191.3 in	191.3 in	191.3 in	191.3 in	191.3 in	191.3 in
Curb weight	3,634 lb	3,730 lb	3,926 lb	3,884 lb	3,654 lb	3,772 lb	3,937 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in	11.6 in
Apple CarPlay	—	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Android Auto	—	Optional	—	Optional	Optional	—	—
Audio	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	—	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon
Speakers	4	12	12	6	6	12	12
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane keeping	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering
Blind-spot monitoring	—	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Optional	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking	Automatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-traffic	—	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Optional	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Comfort
Seats	Cloth + option	Leather + option	Leather + option	Synthetic Leather + option	Cloth + option	Leather + option	Leather + option
Heated seats	—	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard
Ventilated seats	—	—	—	—	—	Front	Front
Climate zones	1	2	2	2	2	2	2
Remote start	—	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start	Optional	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start
Exterior
Sunroof	—	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgate	—	Hands-Free Power Liftgate	Hands-Free Power Liftgate	Hands-Free Power Liftgate	Optional	Hands-Free Power Liftgate	Hands-Free Power Liftgate
Wheels	17 in	18 in	18 in	18 in	17 in	18 in	18 in

Packages and options (21)

	Base	Limited	Limited XT	Onyx Edition XT	Premium	Touring	Touring XT
Blind-Spot Detection, Keyless Access and Hands-Free Power Rear Gate Package $1,400	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Blind-Spot Detection, Keyless Access, Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, Moonroof and Navigation Package $2,995	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Power Moonroof, Navigation and Reverse Automatic Braking Package $1,845	—	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Power Moonroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Navigation and DriverFocus Package $2,045	—	Optional	—	—	—	—	—
Abyss Blue Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Autumn Green Metallic	—	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cinnamon Brown Pearl	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional	Optional
Crimson Red Pearl	—	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—	—
Crystal Black Silica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal White Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Ice Silver Metallic $292	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	—
Magnetite Gray Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Tungsten Metallic	—	Optional	Optional	—	Optional	—	—
Gray StarTex	—	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Java Brown Nappa Leather	—	—	—	—	—	Optional	Optional
Slate Black Cloth	Optional	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Slate Black Leather	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—
Titanium Gray Cloth	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Titanium Gray Leather	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—
Warm Ivory Cloth	—	—	—	—	Optional	—	—
Warm Ivory Leather	—	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Press release, Press release, 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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