DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER, 2.5-liter, aluminum cylinder block and heads
Valve configuration
DOHC 16-Valve
Engine Output
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)
26 mpg
MPG (combined)
28 mpg
MPG (highway)
32 mpg
Fuel System
Minimum recommended octane
87
Fuel tank capacity
18.5 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
40.1 in
Second-row headroom
39.1 in
Legroom
Front legroom
42.8 in
Second-row legroom
39.5 in
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$29,995
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
5
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
58.1 in
Second-row shoulder room
57.4 in
Steering
Steering type
electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion, variable gear ratio
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
36.1 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, aluminum lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type
double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
225/65R17 102H
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.9
Transmission speeds
8
Transmission type
cvt
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3641 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3641 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
17 in
Wheel material
forged alloy
Wheel width
7 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety19 std · 0 opt
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management; and Vehicle Lane Departure, and Sway Warning
Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
Rear Vision Camera with washer
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
Vehicle Lane Departure and Sway Warning
4-channel / 4-sensor ABS
Auto Vehicle Hold
Driver's knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
Electronic traction control (TCS)
EyeSight Assist Monitor (head-up display with EyeSight warnings and system status projected on windshield)
LED headlights (low and high beam) with High Beam Assist and automatic height adjustment
Passenger seat cushion airbag
Rear Seat Reminder
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS)
Security system with engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display
Infotainment2 std · 0 opt
SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia system (upper 7-inch touchscreen for audio, lower 7-inch screen for climate/EyeSight/X-MODE; AM/FM/HD Radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, voice recognition)
Steering wheel paddle shift control switches
Convenience1 std · 0 opt
Power windows: driver and front passenger with auto up/down and pinch protection and off-delay operation
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Automatic climate control system
Seating2 std · 0 opt
12-way power-adjustable driver seat with 4-way lumbar support
Cloth upholstery
Interior4 std · 0 opt
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Cargo area light, LED with off-delay
Carpeted floor mats
Overhead console with dual LED map lights (with off-delay) and sunglasses holder
Exterior9 std · 0 opt
LED headlights (low and high beam) with High Beam Assist
17-inch aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine finish
Active Grille Shutter system
LED fog lights
Roof rails with tie-down points and integrated retractable cross bars
Sound insulation windshield
Steering-Responsive Headlights
Roof spoiler, body color with black edge and end panels
Temporary spare (T155/80 D17 on steel rim)
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Active Torque Vectoring
Auto Start/Stop ignition
Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode
X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 Outback. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Base
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2025 Subaru Outback Base?
The manufacturer lists $29,995 for the 2025 Subaru Outback Base. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.