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    2021 Subaru Outback

    Used from

    $37,440 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D station wagon body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $37,440 for the Base variant and topping out at $50,440 for the R.

    There are 8 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (129kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2021 Outback was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Outback models from other years

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    2021 Subaru Outback Price

    Sports Premium

    X Special Edition

    Sport

    Touring

    Vision Plus Special Edition

    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Subaru Outback Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Outback

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Highway Assist
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
      • Screen Size (in): 11.60
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Rear: 999
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1384
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1370
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1091
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 960
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1426
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 999
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 999
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Vision Plus Special Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Base:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
      • Screen Size (in): 11.60
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Virtual Assistant: Other

    X Special Edition

    Adds to Vision Plus Special Edition:
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 36
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Vision Plus Special Edition:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Rear
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System

    Premium

    Adds to X Special Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from X Special Edition:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1

    Sports Premium

    Adds to Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Premium:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Sport

    Adds to Sports Premium:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
      • Screen Size (in): 11.60
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
      • Screen Size (in): 11.60
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
    Removes from Sports Premium:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 999
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 999
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass

    Touring

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
      • In-dash Cd
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 9
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Sport:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    R

    Adds to Touring:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 999
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 999
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    Removes from Touring:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 8
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Highway Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Cruise control
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 1
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
      • Screen Size (in): 11.60
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 4.20
    • Lane departure warning
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 11.6
      • Screen Size (in): 11.60
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
    See all 2021 Subaru Outback Specs

    2021 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1675mm
    1840mm
    4820mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    2021 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Subaru OutbackFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.3 L/100km
    See all Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Outback?

    You should service your Outback at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Outback's warranty.

    2021 Subaru Outback Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?

    The Subaru Outback offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Subaru Outback FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Outback is the Base that starts from $37,440.

    The most expensive Subaru Outback is the R that starts from $50,440.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport and Touring.

    The largest Subaru Outback is the Base which measures 1875mm wide, 4870mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Outback is the R which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Outback is the Base which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.