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2026 Subaru Outback

SUV · 2015–2026

Trims and features

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What changed for 2026

Starting prices: +$1,935 to +$3,285 (6 trims; hover for each)
Trim dropped: Base
Trim dropped: Onyx Edition
Trim dropped: Onyx Edition XT
Engine: 2.5-liter direct-injection SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder → 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (Limited, Touring, Premium)
Horsepower: 182 hp → 180 hp (Limited, Touring, Premium)
Torque: 176 lb-ft → 178 lb-ft (Limited, Touring, Premium)
Cargo behind last row: 32.6 cu ft → 34.6 cu ft (all trims)
Max cargo: 75.6 cu ft → 80.5 cu ft (all trims)
Touchscreen: 11.6 in → 12.1 in (all trims)
Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (all trims)
Power liftgate: Hands-Free Power Liftgate → Power Liftgate (Limited, Touring, Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control → Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go (Touring, Touring XT)
Lane keeping: Lane Centering → Hands-Free Lane Centering (Touring, Touring XT)
Engine: 2.4-liter direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder → 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder (Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT)
Wheels: 18 in → 19 in (Limited XT, Touring XT)
Curb weight: 3,661 lb → 3,741 lb (Premium)
Seats: Cloth → Synthetic Leather (Premium)
Wheels: 17 in → 18 in (Premium)

2026 Outback trims

	Limited	Limited XT	Premium	Touring	Touring XT	Wilderness
Price
Starting MSRP	$41,715	$44,365	$34,995	$45,395	$47,995	$44,995
Powertrain
Engine	2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder	2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-cylinder
Horsepower	180 hp	260 hp	180 hp	180 hp	260 hp	260 hp
Torque	178 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	277 lb-ft
Transmission	Lineartronic CVT w/ 8-Speed Manual Shift Mode	High Torque Lineartronic CVT w/ 8-Speed Manual Shift Mode	Lineartronic CVT w/ 8-Speed Manual Shift Mode	Lineartronic CVT w/ 8-Speed Manual Shift Mode	High Torque Lineartronic CVT w/ 8-Speed Manual Shift Mode	High Torque Lineartronic CVT w/ 8-Speed Manual Shift Mode
Drivetrain	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd	Awd
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5	5	5
Max towing	2,700 lb	3,500 lb	2,700 lb	2,700 lb	3,500 lb	3,500 lb
Cargo behind last row	34.6 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	34.6 cu ft
Max cargo	80.5 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	80.5 cu ft
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	8.7 in	9.5 in
Length	191.7 in	191.7 in	191.7 in	191.7 in	191.7 in	191.7 in
Curb weight	3,799 lb	3,968 lb	3,741 lb	3,812 lb	3,982 lb	3,973 lb
Tech
Touchscreen	12.1 in	12.1 in	12.1 in	12.1 in	12.1 in	12.1 in
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless
Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless
Digital gauge cluster	12.3 in	12.3 in	12.3 in	12.3 in	12.3 in	12.3 in
Audio	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon
Speakers	12	—	6	—	—	—
Wireless phone charging	Qi	Qi	Optional	Qi	Qi	Qi
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane keeping	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Lane Centering	Hands-Free Lane Centering	Hands-Free Lane Centering	Lane Centering
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection	AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection
Rear cross-traffic	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera	—	Surround View Camera	—	Surround View Camera	Surround View Camera	Optional
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Leather	Synthetic Leather	Leather	Leather	Synthetic Leather + option
Heated seats	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front, Second Row Outboard
Ventilated seats	—	—	—	Front	Front	Optional
Driver seat memory	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	—	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	—
Climate zones	2	2	2	2	2	2
Remote start	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start	App-Based Remote Start
Second row	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench	Split Bench
Exterior
Sunroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Tilt/Slide Moonroof	Optional
Power liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate	Power Liftgate
Wheels	18 in	19 in	18 in	18 in	19 in	17 in

Packages and options (35)

	Limited	Limited XT	Premium	Touring	Touring XT	Wilderness
Option Package 13 $2,270	—	—	Optional	—	—	—
Option Package 22 $2,045	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Option Package 23 $4,090	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Outback Mirror Package $751	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional
Wilderness Package $1,103	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror with Approach Light $304	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Sidewall Protector $139	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crossbar Set - Aero	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Door Projector Lights $346	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
LED Upgrade $79	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Cover $187	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Side Sill Plates $150	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Side Sill Plates - Illuminated $387	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Splash Guards $202	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
All-Weather Floor Liners $201	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $447	Optional	Optional	Optional	—	—	Optional
Cargo Net $135	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Footwell Illumination Kit $193	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Rear Seatback Protector $156	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
USB Charging Cable Set $87	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crimson Red Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal Black Silica	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Crystal White Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Deep Emerald Green Pearl $395	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Geyser Blue	—	—	—	—	—	Optional
Ice Silver Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Magnetite Gray Metallic	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
River Rock Pearl $395	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Sapphire Blue Pearl	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black StarTex	—	—	Optional	—	—	Optional
Java Brown Nappa Leather	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	—
Slate Black Leather	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—
Slate Black Nappa Leather	—	—	—	Optional	Optional	Optional
Titanium Gray Leather	Optional	Optional	—	—	—	—
Titanium Gray StarTex	—	—	Optional	—	—	—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, Oem press release, 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.

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