2024 Subaru Outback Reviews

About the Subaru Outback

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2024 Subaru Outback's used prices in Australia typically range from $42,690 for the AWD variant and topping out at $56,200 for the AWD Sport Touring Xt.

There are 7 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2022.

Engine options include 2.5L petrol (138kW/245Nm) and 2.4L turbo petrol (183kW/350Nm). All variants feature continuous variable transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

The 2024 Outback was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Subaru Outback Rating

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8.8

Subaru Outback News

Could this be our first look at the next-gen Subaru Outback?

Max Davies

Could this be our first look at the next-gen Subaru Outback?

What could be the next Subaru Outback has been making the rounds online, and it appears to be a drastic departure from the current model.

5 Months Ago

Subaru Outback's Australian future secure, but where will it be built?

William Stopford

Subaru Outback's Australian future secure, but where will it be built?

Subaru says the Outback will remain a key model in its Australian lineup, even as it sits on the chopping block in Japan.

5 Months Ago

Subaru e-Outback: Trademark points to high-riding EV wagon

Jordan Mulach

Subaru e-Outback: Trademark points to high-riding EV wagon

Could the Subaru Outback skip the hybrid phase and go full-electric? A new trademark application in Japan suggests so.

7 Months Ago

The large SUVs with the greatest towing capacity in Australia

Josh Nevett

The large SUVs with the greatest towing capacity in Australia

Towing is a staple of the Australian lifestyle, and large SUVs are the go-to hauling tool for many weekend warriors.

7 Months Ago

Subaru Outback gets blacked-out, turbocharged special edition flagship

Jordan Mulach

Subaru Outback gets blacked-out, turbocharged special edition flagship

The Subaru Outback Sport Touring XT is the model’s new range-topper, but it’ll only be in showrooms for a limited time.

8 Months Ago

The large SUVs with the most boot space in Australia

Josh Nevett

The large SUVs with the most boot space in Australia

Large SUVs are the go-to vehicle for car buyers wanting to load up the boot and hit the road. So which has the most luggage space?

9 Months Ago

The large SUVs with the best fuel economy

Josh Nevett

The large SUVs with the best fuel economy

The fuel economy of large SUVs tends to suffer because of their size, but some are more efficient than you'd expect.

11 Months Ago

Subaru special editions make Outback, Forester more luxurious

William Stopford

Subaru special editions make Outback, Forester more luxurious

Subaru has taken the entry-level versions of its Forester and Outback and lavished them with extra kit. The new special editions are due later this month.

11 Months Ago

2024 Subaru Outback price and specs: $1000 price rise hits lifted wagon

Jordan Mulach

2024 Subaru Outback price and specs: $1000 price rise hits lifted wagon

Increased production and supply chain costs have resulted in a $1000 price rise for the Subaru Outback, with the 2024 model on sale now.

1 Year Ago

Subaru's rugged Wilderness models delayed for Australia

William Stopford

Subaru's rugged Wilderness models delayed for Australia

Subaru still wants to bring more off-road-ready Wilderness versions of its SUVs to Australia, but their launches have been pushed back.

1 Year Ago

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Josh Nevett

8.2

2025 Subaru Outback review

The Outback is a bit of an oddball among modern SUVs, and that works in its favour. Even in upscale Touring XT trim, there's value to be had.

7 Months Ago

Jack Quick

8.3

2024 Subaru Outback review

The Subaru Outback will soon be the only lifted wagon in its segment. Does it still make sense with the less powerful, atmo engine?

2 Years Ago

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2024 Subaru Outback Price

Touring XT 50 Years Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$56,490

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$43,690

Touring XT

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$56,990

Touring

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$51,990

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$48,190

Premium Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$47,190

Sport Touring XT Special Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$57,490

Sport XT

Configuration	Price From*
2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$53,190

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru Outback Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$42,690	$57,490
2024	$42,690	$57,490
2023	$42,690	$50,990
2022	$39,990	$49,790
2021	$37,440	$50,440

*excl. on-roads

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2024 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: 8
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Colour Screen
- Digital Radio
- 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)
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Type: Flexible
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Fixed
- Screen Size (in): 11.60
- Screen Size (in): 4.20
- Touch Screen
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
- Includes Stability Control
- Includes Traction Control
- Includes Transmission
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Height Type: Electric
- Lumbar Type: Electric
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Electric
- Type: Sports
Head rests
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Active High Beam
- Directional Headlights
- Dusk Sensor
- 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
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
- On Dash: Alloy Look
- On Doors: Alloy Look
- On Gear Selector: Leather
- On Gearknob: Leather
Mobile Integration
- Android Auto
- Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
- Android Wireless Connection
- Apple Carplay
- Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
- Apple Wireless Connection
Multi-function display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Fixed
- Screen Size (in): 11.60
- Screen Size (in): 4.20
- Touch Screen
Paint
- Type: Mica
Parking distance system
- Type: Camera
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Power locks
- Operation: Card Key
Power steering
- 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
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: 2
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated
Ventilation system
- Digital Display
- Engine Heater
- Touch Screen Controls
Voice activating system
- Includes Air Conditioning
- Includes Audio Player
- Includes Phone Functions
- Virtual Assistant: Other
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Premium Special Edition

Adds to Base:

Front seat
- Heated
Navigational systems
- Controls: Touch Screen
- Screen Size (in): 11.60
Rear seats
- Heated

Removes from Base:

Parking distance system
- Type: Camera

Sport

Adds to Premium Special Edition:

Automatic door pull shut
- Rear Boot/hatch
Bluetooth
- Includes Music Streaming
- Includes Phone Control
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
Lane departure warning
- Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
- Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
Luxury trim
- On Dash: Piano Black
- On Doors: Piano Black
Navigational systems
- Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Traffic Info
Parking distance system
- Type: Camera
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Rear view mirror
- Auto-dimming
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Voice activating system
- Includes Navigation System

Removes from Premium Special Edition:

Black trim
- Around Side Windows
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
Luxury trim
- On Dash: Alloy Look
- On Doors: Alloy Look
Rear seats
- Heated
Roof rails
- Cross Bars: Fixed
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Main Seat Material: Cloth

Touring

Adds to Sport:

Audio system
- Disc Stacker
- In-dash Cd
- System Power (w): 576
Black trim
- Around Side Windows
Door mirrors/cameras
- Dipping For Reversing: Switch
Front seat
- Height Type: Memory
- Reach Type: Memory
- Reclining Type: Memory
- Thigh Support Type: Manual
- Ventilated
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
Roof rails
- Cross Bars: Fixed
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic 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:

Bluetooth
- Includes Music Streaming
- Includes Phone Control
Lane departure warning
- Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
- Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Speakers
- Number Of: 6

Sport XT

Adds to Touring:

Bluetooth
- Includes Music Streaming
- Includes Phone Control
Lane departure warning
- Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
- Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Speakers
- Number Of: 6

Removes from Touring:

Audio system
- Disc Stacker
- In-dash Cd
- System Power (w): 576
Black trim
- Around Side Windows
Door mirrors/cameras
- Dipping For Reversing: Switch
Front seat
- Height Type: Memory
- Reach Type: Memory
- Reclining Type: Memory
- Thigh Support Type: Manual
- Ventilated
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
Roof rails
- Cross Bars: Fixed
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic 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

Touring XT

Adds to Sport XT:

Audio system
- Disc Stacker
- Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
- In-dash Cd
- System Power (w): 576
Black trim
- Around Side Windows
Disc stacker
- Capacity: 1
- Media Type: Cd
Door mirrors/cameras
- Dipping For Reversing: Switch
Front seat
- Height Type: Memory
- Reach Type: Memory
- Reclining Type: Memory
- Thigh Support Type: Manual
- Ventilated
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
Roof rails
- Cross Bars: Fixed
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic 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 XT:

Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Speakers
- Number Of: 6

Touring XT 50 Years Edition

Removes from Touring XT:

Audio system
- Disc Stacker Capacity: 1
Bluetooth
- Includes Music Streaming
- Includes Phone Control
Disc stacker
- Capacity: 1
- Media Type: Cd
Lane departure warning
- Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 160
- Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 100
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor & Camera

Sport Touring XT Special Edition

Adds to Touring XT 50 Years Edition:

Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor & Camera

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New Subaru Outback deals

Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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$47,990

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Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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$47,990

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Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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$47,990

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Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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$47,990

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Adventure Awaits with the Subaru Outback AWD

Combo deal

Discover the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort with the Subaru Outback AWD now starting at just $47,990**. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or navigating city streets, the Subaru Outback is ready for any adventure. For a limited time, enjoy 3 years of Free servicing & Roadside Assist across selected models in the Subaru range*.

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2024 Subaru Outback Dimensions

1675mm

1875mm

4870mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2024 Subaru Outback Boot Space

2024 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2000Kg	2400Kg
2024	2000Kg	2400Kg
2023	2000Kg	2000Kg
2022	2000Kg	2000Kg
2021	1500Kg	2000Kg

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2024 Subaru Outback Gallery

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2024 Subaru Outback Safety Rating

2024 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

Subaru Outback	Fuel Type	Combined
2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	9.0 L/100km

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Subaru Outback FAQs

The cheapest Subaru Outback is the AWD that starts from $42,690.

The most expensive Subaru Outback is the AWD SPORT TOURING XT that starts from $56,200.

The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: AWD SPORT XT, AWD TOURING XT and AWD SPORT TOURING XT.

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

The most powerful Subaru Outback is the AWD TOURING XT which has 183kW of power from its 2.4L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.

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

The heaviest Subaru Outback is the AWD SPORT TOURING XT which weighs 2200 kg (kerb weight).

The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Unleaded Petrol.

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