Thanks to its five-door hatchback body style, the 2018 Subaru Outback is both wagon and SUV. Its traction-seeking all-wheel-drive system and ground clearance make it an off-roader, while its standard infotainment technology and optional driver assist systems make it a fantastic road car. No matter what, though, the Subaru Outback is not boring.
With either of two available engines — a 2.5-liter flat-four (175 hp, 174 lb-ft) or a 3.6-liter flat-six (256 hp, 247 lb-ft) — mated to a paddle-shiftable continuously variable automatic transmission and a dynamically adjustable all-wheel-drive system, all six variants of the Subaru Outback are extremely capable when the road gets dirty or slippery.
Over 73 cubic feet of interior volume is easily accessed through a large rear hatch, and though it's tall for a wagon, the Outback's load floor is lower than those of most SUVs, easing carry-over height. The 60/40-split rear seats fold down flat for accommodating even more cargo. And for particularly large gear, such as bikes or kayaks, all trims, aside from the Touring, feature roof rails that swing out to become crossbars. All combined, you can haul a lot of gear.
The standard 2.5i comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen system, but all others — 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited, 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring — get a larger 8-inch system. No matter the screen size, both systems feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, Bluetooth pairing for both voice and music, and Starlink apps. These apps work with your smartphone's data connection to provide services and information from third-party providers such as Pandora and Aha. The larger 8-inch system also features near field communication for easy pairing, satellite radio and more apps, such as BestParking, iHeartRadio, Yelp, eBird and more. Optionally, Premium models can be equipped with a 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system and an SD card-based navigation system. This system is standard on Limited and Touring trims.
Driver assist systems are optional on Premium and Limited trims, standard on the Touring, and unavailable on the price-conscious standard 2.5i. Subaru calls its dual-camera-based system EyeSight, which gives drivers adaptive cruise control, pre-collision mitigation, lane keeping assist and lane departure warning.
The biggest difference between trims will be standard features such as heated seats (front seats for Premium and up; all seats from Limited and up), wheel sizes (17-inch for 2.5i and Premium; 18-inch for all others) and interior materials. Since the core functionality of the car remains the same, look to Edmunds to find the specific configuration of 2018 Subaru Outback that'll work for you.
2018 Subaru Outback Overview
The 2018 Subaru Outback is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT), 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT), and 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT). Outback models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2018 Outback comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic. The 2018 Outback comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
The 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34415. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2718 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is 7.9% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $29715. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2440 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is 8.2% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $28910. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2175 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is 7.5% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $33610. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2573 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is 7.7% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $39605. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) is trending $2900 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) is 7.3% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37115. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) is trending $2892 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) is 7.8% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $36310. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) is trending $2722.8 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl CVT) is 7.5% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $36511. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is trending $2675 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is 7.3% below the MSRP.
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The 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $29823. The average price paid for a new 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) is trending $1644 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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Review I drove the 2017 Outback and really liked it, except for the wind noise and road noise. I read that Subaru was going to make improvements in that department with new glass and insulation in the wheel wells. I'm glad I waited for the 2018. The difference is very noticeable. The new interface for the infotainment system is nice, too. The fit and finish is excellent. I'm very pleased with this vehicle.
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Is the 2018 Subaru Outback safe? The 2018 Subaru Outback earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.5 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
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Interior Colors: Slate Black Leather leather, Slate Black Cloth cloth, Warm Ivory Leather leather, Warm Ivory Cloth cloth, Java Brown Leather leather, Ivory, Black, Titanium Gray Cloth cloth, Titanium Gray Leather leather, Ivory cloth, Off Black cloth, Off Black leather, Taupe cloth, Beige, Taupe, Warm Ivory leather, Gray, Saddle Brown leather, Warm Ivory cloth
Popular Features: AWD/4WD, Aux Audio Inputs, Rear Bench Seats, Fold Flat Rear Seats, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Trip Computer, Alarm, Power Driver Seat, Heated seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Bluetooth, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, USB Inputs, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Back-up camera, Post-collision safety system, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Leather Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Blind Spot Monitoring, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Lane Departure Warning, Navigation, Parking sensors, Remote Start, Upgraded Stereo, Towing Hitch, Rear Entertainment System
