2025 Subaru Outback 2.4 Touring XT
Written by Marco V. Carvajal
Driving a Subaru Outback is easy and fun, It is not a luxury SUV, it is an adventurous tough midsize SUV automobile that can take you anywhere on most types of terrains.
The Outback is rough and very capable with its standard Symmetrical all-wheel-drive power, up to 3,500-Pound Towing Capacity, and two engine options, a Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER regular delivers 182 horsepower, or a turbocharged one delivering 260 horsepower.
Drivers love the confidence to not be afraid of driving on any difficult road conditions onboard the Outback. This SUV is not too big and not too small, it has a very practical midsize that can be very convenient at any location, from countryside to city settings, the Subaru Outback will be a good fit for your next ride.
The new 2025 Subaru Outback SUV was designed for Adventure, this Subaru SUV screams from all sides that it is ready for adventure, and it is. The 2025 Outback is ready to drive on all-weather and all-terrain with the confidence of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance. Most of its competitors can’t match this kind of capability and that is where the Outback wins.
Driving the 2025 Subaru Outback you feel safe with its advanced protection of standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, and much more safety features and a strong body. The Subaru Outback can be your hero.
The interior space is not huge but it has a good size for its passengers. Having nine trim levels to choose from, you can enjoy several features including a more premium interior with leather and wood as you escalate on the Outback lineup. New car year versions of this SUV are becoming more modern, and premium, it includes available technology like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so everyone is comfortable and entertained on every journey, and also premium audio standard on some trim levels.
Even if it has some premium features, the Outback is not a luxury SUV, it is a rough adventurous car and that is its advantage, drivers love to own a strong car that can take them everywhere.
Three Millionth Outback Sold in the US
Drivers love the Subaru Outback so much to an extent that it has sold three million units in the U.S. Those are big numbers that tell you there is something amazing about the Subaru Outback, worth a test drive.
The 3 millionth Outback was sold recently at Subaru of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida, to David Jett, who has own four different Subaru cars.
The iconic Outback SUV is known for its safety, reliability, capability, and value. It continues to be one of Subaru’s best-selling car models. This midsize has become the ideal midsize Subaru for outdoor adventure with pricing that is flexible depending on which of the nine different trim models you select.
Subaru History
Subaru’s cars have a reputation as premium reliable vehicles, with excellent safety features and impressive technology, like the Boxer engine and the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System. However even after so many years of history some car drivers don’t know the brand well and have never driven a Subaru car, but there is a specific market that tried and loved Subaru cars, and keeps buying them.
Subaru started as an aircraft research company named Fuji Heavy Industries in 1915, and after a short time, the brand reorganized to become the chief aircraft manufacturer for Japan during World War II. After the war finished, the company pivoted towards car manufacturing, creating the Subaru brand that we know today.
From 1954 until 2008, Subaru designed and manufactured several vehicle models, including the P1 (1954), the tiny air-cooled 360 (1958), the Sambar (1961), the 1000 (1965), the R2 (1969), the Domingo (1983), the Alcyone (1985), the Legacy (1989), the Impreza (1993), the Sambar EV electric van (1995), the Forester (1997), the Tribeca (2005), and several other vehicles.
After its initial phase as a car manufacturer, from the 1990s, Subaru began to expand worldwide, while also creating several new models like the successful Subaru Outback it made waves in the 1990s as a capable and more efficient alternative to larger, truck-based SUVs.
Then by the 2000s Subaru vehicles made great advancements in safety features, and the company introduced a horizontally opposed diesel engine that became widely used.
The iconic rough Outback debuted in 1995 as the “World’s First Sport Utility Wagon,” and it quickly became Subaru’s most popular model to the point of becoming a bestseller for the brand with more than three million units sold.
Nine Outback Trims
Pricing and trim options for the new Outback are very convenient, with a price range and a large variety of models that most car buyers can afford, from $28K to $42K, with different standard and optional features.
Outback buyers can choose the model that best fits their budget and the options they like. The base model starts at a low pricing of $28,895 MSRP, and then as you escalate the Outback lineup the price and standard options increase to the top-of-the-line Outback Touring XT starting at $42,795 MSRP.
The nine available trims for the 2025 are: Outback base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, and the top-of-the-line Limited XT that I am test-driving.
The 2025 Outback Base Model has a starting price of $28,895 MSRP, and a gas range of 32/36 MPG highway/city with the following standard features:
- Standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- Raised roof rails with integrated crossbars and tie-down points
- LED fog lights
Then the top of the line, 2025 Outback Touring XT has a starting price of $42,795 MSRP, and a gas range of 29/22 MPG highway/city with the following standard features:
- 260-hp direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System
- Power folding mirrors
- 180-degree Front View Monitor
Powerful and Rough Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER Engine
The Outback is strong and rough, the base standard direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine including on the Outback delivers 182 horsepower and very good fuel efficiency. This engine is paired with a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), that can reach up to 32 MPG highway with an impressive 590 miles of range per full tank.
Then higher trim levels include a most powerful 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine, providing 277 pound-feet of torque and much more power.
The base Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER engine is standard on the Subaru Outback Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring models, while the more powerful Direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine with 260 horsepower, 277 pound-feet of torque, and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity is standard on the Outback models Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and the top of the line Touring XT that I am driving.
3,500-Pound Towing Capacity
The outback is ready for adventurous experiences with up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity and an available accessory trailer hitch.
Raised Roof Rails with Tie-Downs
The new 2025 Outback all-wheel-drive SUV lets you bring bikes, kayaks, or other gear on board with its premium roof racks, designed for adventure. This premium feature is standard on the Outback Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and the Touring XT model I am driving.
Standard raised roof rails provide additional versatility for equipment like kayaks, bikes, skis, and cargo carriers, and the integrated crossbars can fold away when not in use for maximum efficiency. Plus, built-in tie-downs give you even more flexibility and make it easier to secure your cargo. These rails are standard on the Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT.
SUBARU STARLINK Security and Tough Crash Protection
Any adventurous and rough car needs to also be safe and protect its passengers. Driving the new Outback you can enjoy peace of mind on every drive with advanced SUV safety features like standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the available DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System, and STARLINK Safety and Security, which can fast connect you to help in the event of an accident.
The 2025 Outback is built on the strong Subaru Global Platform with extensive use of high-strength steel, awarded with the 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The new Platform uses high-strength steel for enhanced crash safety, long-lasting quality, and a quieter cabin.
According to Subaru, 97% of Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today, more than most of its competitors. It seems that this SUV lasts longer.
STARLINK Safety and Security offers an array of connected services to help you keep your Outback safe whether you’re in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone.
With the STARLINK safety system, an Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident, and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button.
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Outback is always ready and comfortable.
To make this service premium, you also can enjoy STARLINK Concierge services for personal assistance with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments.
The advanced Starlink is standard on the Subaru Outback Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and the top of the line Touring XT that I drive today.
The 2025 Outback is very strong, it is rough, and ready for any fight to protect its passengers. It features eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position, and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame as standard equipment to help provide all-around impact protection.
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive can take you Everywhere
Drivers love the Subaru Outback because it can take you everywhere. Discover stunning new adventures riding the 2025 Subaru Outback.
The new Outback features the legendary capability of Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
The exceptionally balanced layout, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers a solid connection with the road and an engaged, responsive drive. The entire system is based on the centerline of the vehicle, balancing weight distribution between the two sides to help provide optimal performance and control and great performance on any terrain.
590 Miles Driving Range
With a dream gas mileage of up to 32 MPG and almost 590 miles of driving range, the 2025 Outback is an exceptionally fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive midsize SUV.
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has demonstrated its durability and low maintenance over the last few years.
The standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system in the 2025 Outback midsize SUV is designed to optimize traction in snow, rain, or very bad roads.
This powerful system constantly evaluates acceleration, braking, and cornering in real time to a smart continuously deliver power to all four wheels. If a wheel slips, power is instantaneously transferred to the wheels with the most grip.
Premium Harman Kardon Brand Audio onboard the Outback
Adding some luxury to the Outback, a Harman Kardon premium audio system is standard on most trim models including the Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT.
This premium high-quality audio is a nice upgrade for the Outback and it captures detail-rich acoustics through enhanced sound control and superior high-sound output.
This audio system includes a high-performance 8-channel class-D amplifier pumps out 576 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s 12-speaker sound system including a dedicated center channel speaker and subwoofer. Harman’s Clari-Fi Technology restores and corrects audio fidelity, resulting in musical reproduction that sounds clearer, crisper, and more dynamic and just a premium sound experience while driving your Subaru’s Outback.
Either you like it or not the Outback has something amazing, is not a coincidence that this SUV has sold three million units.
