10 Things Drivers Love About the Subaru Outback: From Adventure to Everyday
Posted at Fri, Sep 26, 2025 11:56 AM
Subaru owners are a loyal bunch and love their vehicles for good reason. Who doesn't appreciate the solid engineering, practicality, and legendary AWD drivetrains found across Subaru’s lineup of vehicles?
Our blog takes a quick look at 10 things drivers love about the capable Subaru Outback family SUV.
1. Legendary Go Anywhere Capability
The Outback range features Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, with the more off-road oriented Wilderness trim level upping the ante with its dual-function X-MODE offering settings for dirt/snow and deep snow/mud.
2. Generous Ground Clearance
The Outback’s generous ground clearance of 8.7 inches goes a long way to helping drivers tackle off-road trails without damaging their Subaru’s underside.
The Wilderness trim’s 9.5 inches of ground clearance further improves the Outback's road credentials.
3. Powerful Performance
The 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer four-cylinder engine produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque, and in Outback Wilderness and all XT trim levels, the 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER four-cylinder engine makes an impressive 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.
The flat engine design makes for a lower center of gravity, improving handling and stability.
4. Smooth Driving
All Outback models feature a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission featuring an eight-speed manual shift mode and convenient steering wheel paddle shift control switches, allowing drivers to effortlessly accelerate and slow down without fuss, ensuring a smooth and comfy journey for all passengers.
5. Spacious and Comfortable Interior
The latest Outback model offers a generous passenger space of 109 cubic feet and seating for five in its two rows of seats.
Luxury and comfort features abound, like climate control, power windows, heated seats, and large infotainment touchscreens that all serve to enhance passengers' comfort for both daily travel and weekend adventures.
6. Versatile Cargo Carrying
The Outback's spacious primary cargo area of 32.6 cubic feet expands to 75.6 cubic feet of luggage-swallowing space once the 60/40 split rear seats are folded down.
All this space is perfect for hauling your outdoor gear, plus the Outback’s built-in tie-downs and hands-free power tailgate with integrated rear gate lighting add convenience.
Extra space is available up top with the standard raised roof rails with integrated foldable crossbars.
7. Advanced Technology
The Outback offers owners plenty of technology, like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, large multi-function infotainment touchscreens, plus the convenience of items like keyless entry with push-button start.
8. Enhanced safety
The Outback is equipped with Subaru’s EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. This system of advanced safety features utilizes stereo cameras to help prevent accidents, making for a safer drive.
9. Quality Construction
The latest Outback is built on the brand's Global Platform, featuring reinforced steel that offers not only a strong and durable build but also adds to Subaru's commitment to passenger safety.
10. Multiple Trim Levels
There's an Outback to match all buyers' needs with a lineup of nine trim levels to choose from: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT.