2025 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Base - $30,430 MSRP
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Outback, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outback since its last redesign.
Great family car! 2024 Outback Limited
Kojak, 09/23/2023
2024 Subaru Outback Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
55 of 58 people found this review helpful
We just finished a 2400 mile weeklong vacation trip in my wife’s new outback. I generally dislike driving cars as my daily driver is a heavy duty truck. I was amazed at how comfortable the front seat was for my 6’2” frame. The ride and gas mileage were both very good, we averaged around 30 mpg in a variety of conditions. The best feature I liked was the adaptive cruise control, the worst was the active lane keeping system. I turned the sucker off after a few minutes of using it, lol. Highly recommend for family’s looking for a comfortable, easy to drive vehicle that is priced reasonably in todays crazy world.
Subarus Eyesight system needs glasses
WhereDidNormalCarsGo, 11/07/2024
2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
First off, thank you to Edmunds for having a place to leave reviews as its hard otherwise to get people aware of issues since you cannot rate cars on the manufacturers websites. That said, while there are a lot of minor issues and complaints I have with this car (Abhorrent Infotainment and controls, I am looking at you), for purposes of this review I will only mention the serious ones. To summarize, Subaru's Eyesight system is flat out dangerous. Automatic braking can and WILL engage randomly at slow speeds, parking lots, and (worst of all) highway speeds. Even if you are already trying to control your braking yourself due to traffic or poor weather, it will still engage (IE override you). Highway speed false activation's are particularly dangerous, nearly getting us into wrecks at freeway speeds since you basically brake-check someone in traffic. Further, the lane assist has no idea what it’s doing and is also a liability. Things like driving around a passenger, construction zones, or even heavy semi-truck loads are not handled properly; it will nudge you to run over that little old lady’s dog rather than cross the lane lines. Or choose the wrong ones to steer into when there is construction. I’ve exhausted my venue with the dealers and Subaru of America – They are absolutely unwilling to tackle the issue, instead accepting there is more risk for the driver at times simply to meet marketing and NHTSA regulations. I will say they are clearly aware based on my calls and unwilling to even engage the discussion (Due to the NHTSA regulation surrounding this thing). It is always addressed as “Working as intended” and they will absolutely avoid the topic of your safety and the ghost braking. In fact, twice at the dealer and Subaru of America case (Terrible support, by the way) if you corner them on the question "Please clarify - Subaru is stating that the car ghost braking at 65mph is considered safe and normal behavior" got me hung up on. Twice! I am sure due to pending class action suits they have been told not to even acknowledge or discuss the issues. That’s how much they are avoiding this issue. The class action suits pending for these state the older years because of when they were filed, but I can tell you this also affects the brand new 2025 ones word for word, because that's what I have. Stay far, far away from these things. Further, if you go for any other modern car please read up on forums on the behavior and risks associated with the newly regulated systems. The dealer sure won’t inform you before you buy and won’t do anything afterwards. People are currently very split on these systems and I think it really boils down to two groups: It’s either never engaged on you before and they like the “concept” of a safety system, and the other group are owners who have had it actually engage on them. Trust me, it changes your opinion very, very quickly.
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Solid, stylish performer, 03/31/2024
2024 Subaru Outback Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
53 of 58 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2024 Outback Limited with several add-on packaged features two months ago. With a final sticker price of over $41000, I bought the car for $37,190 which included a 1.9%/48 month loan. After 4,000 miles I am averaging 28 mpg. This is based on 60/40 city vs highway miles. I love the cabin. It is comfortable and has an upscale look. Many padded and stitched interior panels. Plenty of room in the 2nd row and more than enough storage room in the rear cargo area. Base engine does lack power but once the car is up to speed it keeps up in traffic. Steeper hills are a challenge though. I enjoy all of the safety features but watch out...this car has a bell or chime for everything. The most annoying feature is the auto stop/start. I turn that off each time I get in the car and wish I could turn it off permanently. Visibility is good and the car handles well and looks good. Though, a bit too much cladding for my taste. The navigation is a waste of time but the sound system once tuned properly sounds good. Lane keep assist or lane centering seems to pull to the right and then recenter. My 2021 crv hybrid had a more consistent rock solid centering with little to no lane sway. Everything under the hood is easy to see and access. Changing filters is a breeze. The Outback is a solid car with a better than average ride. If I could add one feature it would be the auto lock and walk away. Otherwise, this car rates highly in a competive market.
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Joined the Subbie club
Mic S, 05/01/2024
2024 Subaru Outback Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
34 of 37 people found this review helpful
First time Subaru owner. Many aspects of this vehicle are way better than Honda and Toyota. Reminds me of what a Toyota once was in feel and comfort. The interior design and appointment to detail is refreshing to the others drab setup. Seats are comfortable and the ride is smooth. The standard 2.5L engine is more than adequate for the local and highway roads. This is a very quiet cabin and the whole experience is worth a long trip.
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ONYX EDITION MOST PRACTICAL TRIM
Ottoman, 04/07/2024
2024 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
54 of 60 people found this review helpful
The is our fourth Subaru and my second Outback. The first Outback was a 2019 and had absolutely zero issues outside of routine maintenance. We now have a 2024 Onyx Edition 2.5 that we bought last summer. We could have afforded any trim but opted for the Onyx Edition 2.5 because we did not want to spend thousands of dollars more for features that are nice, but not necessary, especially considering the increase in new car pricing. The Startex upholstery is great, as are the standard features that come with the Onyx Edition. Sure, the turbo engine would give you a more spirited driving experience, but with my driving style and needs, the naturally aspirated 2.5 is fine. I will say that if I was routinely towing rather heavy loads and/or lived or frequented higher elevations, then yes, we would have bought the Onyx XT. Just for a compaison, I Googled a luxury Buick LeSabre wagon my parents bought in 1982 and they loved that behemoth! They kept it until 1990 and I can't recall pops complaining about it-and believe me, he could complain! Anyway, the 2024 Outback 2.5 is QUICKER that the 1982 V8! My point is, everything is relative to what YOU want and need. The thing I almost immediately changed were the OEM Yokohama Avid tires. Sams Club had Cooper Discover Enduramax for $165.00/tire and that is the tire Subaru should fit their vehicles with. Off road durability with all-weather traction and minimal increase in road noise compared to true AT tires. We do a lot of gravel and fire service roads and winter driving. The Coopers excelled in all conditions. I also wish the 2.5 had a full size spare, but it's not a deal breaker. So, my final opinion in the Onyx Edition 2.5? Well, as you can tell from the review, it checks all if the right boxes for us. Did I WANT a Wilderness or Onyx XT? Sure, if it was at or near the same price, but realistically that was not going to happen-and I am fine with that. The Onyx 2.5 is a very capable and well apportioned wagon. Like the Rolling Stones said, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime, you'll find, you get what you need."
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