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About the Subaru Outback
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D station wagon body style. Available in Australia from $42,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $57,490 for the Sport Touring Xt Special Edition.
There are 8 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.
Engine options include 2.5L petrol direct injection (138kW/245Nm), 2.4L turbo petrol direct injection (183kW/350Nm) and 2.4L turbo petrol direct injection (183kW/350Nm). All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2024 Outback is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Very Good
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Power to Weight
82.51 - 106.52 kW/t
51.9 kW/t
116.91 kW/t
Boot Space
522 litres
131 litres
2,088 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 9.01 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
13.16 L/100km
Vehicle Range
700 - 822 km
638 km
1,682 km
Price
$42,690 - $57,490
$38,937
$130,500.4
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 4 years
New this year
9 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2024 Subaru Outback Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,690 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,690 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,190 |
| 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 |
Touring
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,990 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $51,990 |
Sport XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,190 |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,190 |
Touring XT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,990 |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,990 |
Touring XT 50 Years Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $56,490 |
Sport Touring XT Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Subaru Outback Specs
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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 Fuel Economy
| Subaru Outback | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
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GWM
Tank 500
Deals available
Very Good
Lexus
GX
Good
BMW
X5
Very Good
LDV
D90
Good
Nissan
Patrol
Very Good
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Palisade
Very Good
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MU-X
Very Good
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LandCruiser
Very Good
Ford
Everest
Deal available
Very Good
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Subaru Outback FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Outback is the Base that starts from $42,690.
The most expensive Subaru Outback is the Sport Touring XT Special Edition that starts from $57,490.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 2400 kg offered by the following variants: Sport XT, Touring XT, Touring XT 50 Years Edition and Sport Touring XT Special Edition.
The largest Subaru Outback is the Touring XT which measures 1875mm wide, 4870mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Outback is the Touring XT which has 183kW of power from its 2.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Outback is the 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 or unleaded.