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Subaru Outback
The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV available in Australia from $48,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the base variant and topping out at $62,690 for the Wilderness Apex variant.
There are 5 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2025.
The new Outback is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Subaru Outback include 2.4 horizontal 4-cylinder (194kW/245Nm) and 2.5 horizontal 4-cylinder (137kW/245Nm). All variants feature automatic continuously variable with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $43,690 - $62,690â€
- Transmission
- Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Station Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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- Retail Price
- $43,690 - $62,690â€
- Transmission
- Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Station Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Subaru Outback
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Subaru Outback
Available Variants
The Subaru Outback comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Wilderness Apex.
Base
Price from $43,690â€
Sport
Price from $48,190â€
Touring
Price from $51,990â€
Sport Xt
Price from $53,190â€
Premium
Price from $53,490â€
Sport Xt Onyx
Price from $55,990â€
Touring Xt 50 Years Edition
Price from $56,490â€
Touring Xt
Price from $56,990â€
Sport Touring Xt Special Edition
Price from $57,490â€
Wilderness
Price from $59,690â€
Wilderness Apex
Price from $62,690â€
Subaru Outback
Reviews
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Subaru Outback
News
Max Davies
2026 Subaru Outback price and specs: New-gen SUV range includes rugged Wilderness
Subaru's new Outback is bigger, more brash, and brings the Wilderness sub-brand to Australia for the first time.
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Damion Smy
2026 Subaru Outback to debut Wilderness sub-brand in Australia
The new Outback will be the first model to offer a more rugged Wilderness version in Australia, bringing more power than any Subaru SUV yet.
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Max Davies
2026 Subaru Outback: Boxy new SUV confirmed for Australia with higher prices
Subaru has confirmed the next-generation Outback and the Wilderness sub-brand for Australia, but the boxy new SUV will bring higher prices.
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How does the Subaru Outback compare?
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Power to Weight
79.05 - 108.93 kW/t
52.45 kW/t
193.09 kW/t
Boot Space
530 litres
175 litres
898 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 - 9.7 L/100km
1.4 L/100km
9.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
649 - 778 km
630 km
2,938 km
Price
$48,990 - $62,690
$39,990
$90,900
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,280 - 2,333 kg
2,165 kg
3,240 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 - 2,100 kg
1,010 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
18.1°
16.8°
44°
Departure Angle
20.9°
15.3°
37°
Ground Clearance Unladen
220 - 240 mm
172 mm
257 mm
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Base
2024
$43,690
Sport
2024
$48,190
Sport
2025
$48,690
Base
2026
$48,990
Touring
2024
$51,990
Sport Xt
2024
$53,190
Premium
2026
$53,490
Sport Xt
2025
$53,690
Sport Xt Onyx
2025
$55,990
Touring Xt 50 Years Edition
2023
$56,490
Touring
2026
$56,990
Touring Xt
2024
$56,990
Touring Xt
2025
$57,490
Sport Touring Xt Special Edition
2024
$57,490
Wilderness
2026
$59,690
Wilderness Apex
2026
$62,690
Year
2026
2025
2024
2023
Engine Type
2.5L Combustion
2.4L Combustion
Fuel
Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Station Wagon
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
137 kW
194 kW
138 kW
183 kW
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Subaru Outback
Dimensions
4,880 mm
1,880 mm
1,715 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,880 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 575 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
202410,227Total Sales
20258,384Total Sales
2026438YTD Sales
Subaru Outback Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Subaru Outback is the base variant that starts from $48,990.
See all Subaru Outback PricingThe most expensive Subaru Outback is the Wilderness Apex variant that starts from $62,690.
See all Subaru Outback PricingThe best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Wilderness and Wilderness Apex.
See all Subaru Outback towing capacityThe largest Subaru Outback is the Wilderness variant which measures 1880mm wide, 4880mm in length and sits 1735mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 194kW of power and 245nm of torque are the Wilderness and Wilderness Apex variants.
The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Outback is the Wilderness variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2333 kg.
The Subaru Outback uses Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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