Opt for the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder and you get a significant boost to 256 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. The base engine for the Outback is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 175 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. It was rated Good in every crash test and Superior for crash avoidance mitigation, which made it a 2016 Top Safety Pick+. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not yet rated the 2017 Outback, but the 2016 model year received its highest available ratings. Starlink safety and security, which includes automatic collision notification, SOS emergency service, and roadside assistance is standard on all but the base trim level.

EyeSight driver assist is a $1,995 option on the Premium and Limited, but standard on the Touring. Optional on some trims and standard on higher trims are advanced safety features including adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, lane departure and sway warning and blind spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert.Īdvanced safety features are bundled primarily into two packages, neither of which is available on the base trim. Standard safety features on every Outback include all-wheel drive, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, vehicle dynamic control, traction control, tire pressure monitoring, rearview camera, and daytime running lights. Our test model was the 2.5i Limited with a price of $35,260 including options. Looking for a Subaru Outback? Check out BestRide’s listing search here. The Limited and Touring are also available with a more powerful 3.6-liter Subaru Boxer 6-cylinder engine that ups the price on those trims by about $2,500. Premium, Limited, and Touring trims offer ever greater features with pricing for the Touring coming in at $35,995. Pricing for the base Subaru Outback 2.5i with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine starts at $25,645 with all-wheel drive standard across the lineup. Plenty of ground clearance keeps you from getting stuck when the snow piles high and its safety ratings make it a no-brainer for families. They’re affordable and reliable vehicles and the Outback shows off what Subaru does right. Subaru isn’t a glamorous brand, but that’s not why people buy a Subie. Add pricing that makes it affordable, and it’s a solid entry in the crowded crossover marketplace. The Subaru Outback is a versatile and comfortable wagon with good capability and confidence-inspiring safety ratings.

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