Which Subaru Outback years have AWD or 4WD?
The Subaru Outback offers AWD or 4WD in 12 of the 12 model years we have trim data for (2015–2026). It first appears in 2015, standard on the 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited. Every trim has it standard.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Limited, Limited XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness). |
| 2025 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness). |
| 2024 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness). |
| 2023 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness). |
| 2022 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT and Wilderness). |
| 2021 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring and Touring XT). |
| 2020 | Standard | Standard on every trim (Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring and Touring XT). |
| 2019 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Touring, Base and Premium). |
| 2018 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring). |
| 2017 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited and 3.6R Touring). |
| 2016 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited). |
| 2015 | Standard | Standard on every trim (2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium and 3.6R Limited). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Subaru Outback
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingPower liftgateAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroof