What is an Outback? Subaru sells the Outback, a midsize SUV, in North America. It is manufactured at an assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana. Subaru and the majority of auto magazines state that the Outback’s official class designation is medium.
The Outback can accommodate five people and, while being classified as an SUV, it has a somewhat cool station wagon feel and appearance, which is a plus.
The 2025 Subaru Outback has several characteristics, including:
Eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints, and a ring-shaped reinforcing frame are standard on the Safety Outback, which is constructed on a basis of high-strength steel. Eyesight Driver Assist Technology is now a standard feature as well.
Symmetrical all-wheel drive, which is standard on AWD Outbacks, distributes power and provide stability for traction under various circumstances.
There is more than enough space in the Outback for five travelers and their belongings.
Outback has technology such as Android Auto and cordless Apple CarPlay.
Engine configurations The Outback’s regular 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. The XT and Limited Edition models come with a more potent 2.4-liter DOCH turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
Subaru brought me a 2025 Outback Touring this week for evaluation and test drive. This XT SDL AWD variant has a base window sticker price of $42,795. The all-weather floor liners, which cost $141, are the only option available for the test SUV. With the $1,420 destination fee included, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $44,356.
The overall purchase price, including dealer fees, DMV fees, and state and local sales tax, was $49,901 after all of these were deducted. In the world of AWD cars, this is a fantastic deal at just $99 under $50. If your new car buying budget is capped at $50,000, you should put the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring at the top of your ride and drive list, as this SUV checks all the right boxes for tech, safety and comfort.
Power comes from a 2.4 liter Turbo 4 cylinder Subaru Boxer gas engine with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, bolted to a high torque continuously variable 8 speed CVT transmission, with steering wheel manual paddle shifters. Then it is routed into a 4 wheel independent raised suspension, with symmetrical AWD, with X mode dynamics, for superior traction, stability and driving control, on or off all roads.
The primary driving setting on a Subaru Outback is called X-Mode. It s designed for off-road situations and low-traction conditions that include features such as, Hill Descent to help you manage steep inclines and a Dual Function X Mode that allows you to switch between snow and dirt, to deep snow and mud settings; depending on the terrain you re in. Imagine the Twin Bridges, California, Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort’s parking lot.
As this is a loaded up Subaru Outback XT SDL model, the list of options and upgraded comfort, convenience interior and exterior items is over 55 lines long on the window sticker. A dual zone automatic climate control system with air filtration, Subaru Starlink communications, Sirius XM satellite HD radio, the EyeSight driver assistance system with front and reverse automatic braking, blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert, front and rear view cameras, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system with 12 speakers and 576 watts of power driving them into a high performance amplifier with a multi channel digital signal processor, a dedicated center channel speaker, and a rear subwoofer that all work together to produce amazing sounding audio front to back.
Subaru s current tagline in North America is Love. It s what makes Subaru, Subaru. The company has used the Love theme for over a decade and the tagline Love is now bigger than ever was used to promote the Ascent SUV in 2018. Subaru s Love theme is part of the company s Subaru Love Promise, which is a commitment to its customers and communities. The promise is based on five core pillars: Community, Health, Education, Environment, and Pets. Subaru dealerships support these causes through actions like donations, supporting local charities and the Subaru Share the Love Event.
Call, click or visit your local Subaru dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring SUV. And remember that the base price for a new Outback starts at only $28,895. Subaru Love, It s what makes Subaru, Subaru.
Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, You Are What You Drive, and maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should Drive one, Buy one, Today. Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright Tony the Car Guy.
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