2025 Subaru Outback Consumer Reviews
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Base - $31,415 MSRP
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Prices based on sales in TX thru 9/15/25
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Touring -great vehicle; too many profiles
JBTX, 01/25/2025
2025 Subaru Outback Touring 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I am now driving my third Outback - a 2025 Touring 2.5 4cyl. I've had the vehicle five weeks and have less than 700 miles on it. However, I am anticipating several long road trips in the future. I am very pleased with the vehicle as a whole. * The car rides very nicely - maybe a bit firmer ride than the 2018 Outback I previously owned, and it seems I am a bit higher off the road in the seating position. * The Nappa Leather trim is very comfortable. * The sound system is excellent. * The technology is good but requires a learning curve (more on that below). I like the large center infotainment screen, although occasionally I am frustrated by the number of layers I have to go through to get to what I want - for the most part, I am satisfied. * Wireless Apple Car Play is great! * The layout of the center cluster on the dash (and how to access the information) is VASTLY improved over my 2018. * On my 2018, the radio would turn on whenever I started the car. That no longer happens. * The cargo capacity is as you expect on an Outback. * Outback fuel economy doesn't peak until about 10,000+ miles, but I am not dissatisfied with the mileage I am getting in mostly city driving. All three Outbacks that I have owned have been 2.5 4-cylinder engines, which frequently get criticized for lack of power. I find the power adequate (and acceleration). * I love the digital (smart) rearview mirror - it gives you a much wider field of vision than a standard rear-view mirror. It's a bit disconcerting at first, but it's become my default setting. That said, it's not helpful on unlit roads at night. * The 2025 Outback has the Sirius SM 360L technology, which allows you to store favorites for both "radio" and "streaming only" channels. I like that. The radio interface also has its own voice search function, but one must press an on-screen button to use it. * I am finally becoming comfortable using voice commands - the only complaint that I have is that the responsiveness to the commands is slow. The scope of actions covered by voice commands is great. Here's what I don't like about the car. * The manuals are good, but there are too many - a quick start guide, a Starlink guide, an Eyesight guide, and the typical owner's manual. All are logically laid out, but I have to stop and think which manual I will find instructions for which feature. Tip: You can download all manuals in PDF format without owning a vehicle. * There is a user register feature on the driver monitoring system that will adjust the mirrors, seat position and perhaps a few other things to the driver's saved settings, The scanning of your face is finicky and is required if you update your settings. * There is a second profile system which pairs a person to a phone to settings (radio, car play, etc.) in the vehicle. I found out by accident at the dealership when I picked up my tags that each driver profile can have their own radio presets. That's very nice. What would be super nice is if these two user profile systems were integrated. * One can do voice commands to access SiriusXM channels, but you need to know the channel number (which there is none for streaming only channels) or channel name (works well if you only listen to a few channels). One can store favorites within the radio interface, but I am not sure of the voice command, if any, to access them.
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Outback on Steroids
Mike in Punta Gorda, FL, 01/18/2025
2025 Subaru Outback Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've been driving a 2015 Outback for 7 years. Loved the car. But my wife said, "with the possibility of tariffs, maybe we should buy a new car now." There was no question that I wanted another Outback. We shopped, then leased a 2025 Limited. As I was inspecting the car, the salesman said, "it's got 2 inches more ground clearance than your old Outback." Well....that 2 inches expresses itself in a lot more ways than "ground clearance." This car feels much bigger. And driving it is different. The 2025 interacts with the driver. (Yes, most of that stuff can be turned off--but why would I do that?) The adaptive cruise control is GREAT. But you have to get used to the steering wheel giving you lots of input. After 600 miles, I think I've figured out how to go with the flow...but it requires some concentration. The 2025 gets upset if you just loosen your grip on the wheel for several seconds. It beeps at you, and writes you a firm note to "put your hands back on the wheel." Same thing if you glance to one side or the other foir more than a second or two. Yes, it feels as though Subaru included a nanny in the car to make sure you behave. After all, it's for your own safety. All that said, my wife and I really like the car. We got it in what they call Dark Mahogany Pearl, which makes the car look --- elegant. Sort of a merlot color. Have driven it on local roads, and the Interstate, and while the acceleration isn't terrific, it's good enough. (We have the standard engine.) The 11" touch screen is way more than good enough. It takes some getting used to, but I'm trying to regularly use the voice command (activtated with a button on the steering wheel) to make things easier. Navigation is terrific, using whatever Subaru built in, or WAZE, which it pulls up from my phone via Apple CarPlay. Sound quality is fine. One thing missing is a CD player--you can spend money to have one installed in the center console, but I've decided to put music on flash drives and just plug them in as desired. The power seats are quite comfortable, and the dealership had a "button guy" who talked me through the dashboard and set the memory for my drivers seat. Now, if my wife messes it up, the car looks at my face, says "Hi, Mike" on the screen, and puts everything back the way I like it (including outside mirrors). I'd like to make a comment about Subaru dealers. I heard from several after I filled out my car wants on Edmunds online. And they were not all alike in their approach to selling me a car. The dealer closest to my house gave me a ridiculous lowball offer for my 2015 Outback (2K lower than Carvana offered to pay for the car). The dealer I bought from was the farthest away--a 2 hour drive, but it was worth it. Their initial offer for my trade was $11,000, and their lease price was unbeatable. And the buying experience was award winning. The sales manager, the salesman, the "button guy," and the finance guy made the experience almost painless. (By the way, it's Subaru of Port Richey Florida.) Not sure if I'll drive up there for the free oil changes--but I'm thinking about it. Bottom line: I have no reservations recommending the 2025 Outback Limited.
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2025 outback touring XT-great vehicle
Matt, 03/01/2025
2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
2025 touring XT excellent so far, 21 mpg city, 25-29 mpg highway. Comfortable seats, quiet, robust and smooth power delivery and roomy inside. Only problem has been the key fob batteries run down quickly (4-8 weeks) and there is little notice of the charge until it will not open the vehicle-yikes! This is my 4th subaru and they all have been excellent and long lasting. I'd buy another 2025 outback.
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Speed, Safety, Comfort, and Convenience!
Wayne, 12/16/2024
2025 Subaru Outback Limited XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Speed: The 4 cyl. Turbo engine has as much or more pick-up than any 6 cyl. cars I've driven. Great for highway entry ramps! Safety: I've never seen so many safety features! I feel very secure driving my Subaru Outback! Comfort: From the lumbar support to the heated seats and steering wheel; from the self-dimming mirrors to the dual climate controls, my Outback is a very comfortable car! Convenience: The keyless entry, push-button start, driver-identification memory for seat and mirror settings are just a few of the features that make using my Outback almost effortless! I highly recommend the Subaru Outback for Speed, Safety, Comfort, and Convenience!
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LOVE
Dana M. , 10/10/2024
2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I’ve driven Subaru Outbacks for the last 25 years. When it was time for a new car, I knew I wanted another Subaru, but thought I’d try a different model this time. I test drove 4 vehicles which were all fantastic — but when I sat down inside the 2025 Outback XT, I fell in love all over again. Driving it was a dream: comfort, ease, handling, everything I’ve always loved about the Outback but better! The touchscreen is intuitive, with 98% of what you need to control right in front of you. Safety features all over the car make it comforting to drive. Best of all, it’s FUN to drive! Thank you, Subaru, for keeping love alive!
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