Trims, Powertrain, and Performance

Nine trim levels are exist for the 2025 Outback: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT. The bulk of them come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 182 hp and 176 lb.-ft. of torque. However, the Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT are beefed up with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that churns out 260 hp and 277 lb.-ft. of torque. All trims have a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and standard all-wheel drive. Not only that, but the ‘25 Outback is equipped with the performance-enhancing X-MODE, which boosts engine output and AWD system engagement for superior grip on low-traction surfaces.

The 2.5-liter engine allows the ‘25 Outback to tow up to 2,700 pounds, while the 2.4-liter turbo increases towing capacity to 3,500 pounds. According to the official EPA estimates, the 2.5-liter models achieve 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The XT grades return 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway, while the Wilderness pulls off 21 mpg city/26 mpg highway.

Notable Amenities

The Base Outback is nicely outfitted with cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, raised roof rails, manually adjustable front seats, a reclining 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback, remote keyless entry, a USB-A data port, cargo-area underfloor storage, LED steering-responsive headlights, and LED fog lights. The Premium is a noticeable step up, adding heated front seats with power adjustability for the driver, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, a windshield wiper de-icer (front and rear), a USB-C data port, two rear USB charging ports (one Type-A and one Type-C), and a retractable and removable cargo cover. The Onyx Edition is upgraded with proximity keyless entry, water-repellent StarTex upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a moonroof, push-button start, a hands-free liftgate, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink.

The Limited enhances comfort with leather upholstery, position memory for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, a power-adjustable front passenger’s seat, and heated rear outboard seats. Meanwhile, the Touring ramps up the appeal with Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a digital auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, power-folding side mirrors, and a CD player. The Wilderness builds on the Onyx Edition with the 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, all-terrain tires, hexagonal LED fog lights, and stronger roof rails (700-pound static capacity and 200-pound dynamic). It also boasts 9.5 inches of ground clearance compared to 8.7 inches with the other trims. The XT versions of the Onyx Edition, Limited, and Touring primarily add the turbocharged engine, with the Onyx Edition XT also gaining a power-adjustable front passenger’s seat and heated rear outboard seats.

Advanced Safety Features

All ‘25 Outback trims come with the Subaru EyeSight safety suite, which includes adaptive cruise control with lane centering, pre-collision braking, lane departure and sway warning, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency steering. Automatic high beams are standard across the lineup as well. The Onyx Edition is bolstered with blind-spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and reverse automatic braking. Most of that is standard in the Wilderness, except for reverse automatic braking, which can be included as an option.

The Limited and Touring, along with their XT variants, add driver attention monitoring. The Touring and Touring XT also receive a 180-degree front-view monitor, which is standard in the Onyx Edition XT and Wilderness.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Base Outback comes with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, a four-speaker sound system, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. The Premium and Onyx Edition introduce an 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a six-speaker sound system. With the Limited and Touring, you’ll also get navigation, voice recognition, and a deluxe 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

While the Onyx Edition and Wilderness have the same infotainment system as the Premium and Onyx Edition (without navigation or voice recognition), they retain the Harman Kardon audio system. Navigation and voice recognition are reintroduced in the Limited XT and Touring XT.