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2021 Subaru Outback
SUV · 2015–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Starting prices: +$150 to +$250 (7 trims; hover for each)
2021 Outback trims
| Base | Limited | Limited XT | Onyx Edition XT | Premium | Touring | Touring XT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||||
| Starting MSRP | $26,795 | $33,595 | $37,995 | $35,145 | $29,045 | $37,495 | $39,945 |
| 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 | 3,635 lb | 3,730 lb | 3,926 lb | 3,885 lb | 3,655 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 |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Second row | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench | Split Bench |
| 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 |
| Brilliant Bronze Metallic | — | 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 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | 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, Oem 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.