2025 Subaru Outback Review - The Off-Road Wagon Made For Guys Like Me
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Date: 2024-12-09
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billd8949
Thank you so much for the great content. I will be getting a 2026 vehicle, and for my needs (off-road capability, 1, 000 mile trip comfort, latest tech, safety, reliability, and towing capacity, only the new Passport Trailsport Elite and the yet-to-be unveiled Outback seem to be in the running. I'm also concerned about the looks of the new Outback, but those other factors are my main concern.
I like everything about the Passport, except for the lack of a HUD and the cargo-stealing design of the full-size spare; of course, that all depends on how well it handles the highways for quiet comfort. Not willing to go hybrid if there's a significant loss of towing capacity, but I don't care if it's a NA 6-cylinder Auto or a turbo-4 CVT. Is there a thought that the Wilderness trim will be delayed another year the way they did with the Forrester
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Thank you so much for the great content. I will be getting a 2026 vehicle, and for my needs (off-road capability, 1, 000 mile trip comfort, latest tech, safety, reliability, and towing capacity, only the new Passport Trailsport Elite and the yet-to-be unveiled Outback seem to be in the running. I'm also concerned about the looks of the new Outback, but those other factors are my main concern.
I like everything about the Passport, except for the lack of a HUD and the cargo-stealing design of the full-size spare; of course, that all depends on how well it handles the highways for quiet comfort. Not willing to go hybrid if there's a significant loss of towing capacity, but I don't care if it's a NA 6-cylinder Auto or a turbo-4 CVT. Is there a thought that the Wilderness trim will be delayed another year the way they did with the Forrester
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siraff4461
That extra child seat clip is actually genius. If you lock the seat in on thoes clips then sit in the seat next to them it means you're closer to the baby than you normally would be and there's no big stretch or lean to get to them. It makes feeding them, playing with them and paying them attention really convenient. The sales guy also said its meant to help with side impact protection for the baby but I'm not sure how accurate that is.
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That extra child seat clip is actually genius. If you lock the seat in on thoes clips then sit in the seat next to them it means you're closer to the baby than you normally would be and there's no big stretch or lean to get to them. It makes feeding them, playing with them and paying them attention really convenient. The sales guy also said its meant to help with side impact protection for the baby but I'm not sure how accurate that is.
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SerendibRider
Another awesome review Alex. Crisp and thorough. Sure you are not using a teleprompter
You are right, spy shots suggest its no longer going to be Outbacky’ and sadly that could probably be the beginning of the end of our beloved Outback. I think the Outback has been a best seller only because it’s NOT a regular SUV. I don’t think Subaru can afford to have another SUV in their already crowded line up. Just my thought.
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Another awesome review Alex. Crisp and thorough. Sure you are not using a teleprompter
You are right, spy shots suggest its no longer going to be Outbacky’ and sadly that could probably be the beginning of the end of our beloved Outback. I think the Outback has been a best seller only because it’s NOT a regular SUV. I don’t think Subaru can afford to have another SUV in their already crowded line up. Just my thought.
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paul8699
The number 1 limitation for any vehicle off road is trail damage and drive comfort. Subarus can go ridiculously far but most of those trails will be overgrown (and I live in the desert. I routinely take a 'jeep' trail to my favorite hiking spot. Been down in a Wrangler, Tundra, Outback, and a '87 Land Cruiser. The Outback is by far the most comfortable choice; and they all have significant scratches and dents from that road.
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The number 1 limitation for any vehicle off road is trail damage and drive comfort. Subarus can go ridiculously far but most of those trails will be overgrown (and I live in the desert. I routinely take a 'jeep' trail to my favorite hiking spot. Been down in a Wrangler, Tundra, Outback, and a '87 Land Cruiser. The Outback is by far the most comfortable choice; and they all have significant scratches and dents from that road.
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alex_on_autos
I wish they would bring a sedan/wagon Levorg, but both 7. 5 inches off the ground and slotted close below the Forester and above the Impreza/Crosstrek. A sedan/wagon with better road clearance would sell to people who live with snow, ruts, and terrible city roads and get better fuel efficiency than the taller SUVs.
. AND it would give an option for loyal Subaru customers who love wagons!
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I wish they would bring a sedan/wagon Levorg, but both 7. 5 inches off the ground and slotted close below the Forester and above the Impreza/Crosstrek. A sedan/wagon with better road clearance would sell to people who live with snow, ruts, and terrible city roads and get better fuel efficiency than the taller SUVs.
. AND it would give an option for loyal Subaru customers who love wagons!
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keytothegate68
You probably reviewed this car 25x The problem that always remains is the weak engine unless you pay for the Turbo model. The options you want are difficult to select unless you are ordering online. Here as always they feed you loaded version with ugly brown seat$$$. Drivers complain about having to fight the Lane Assist nanny. Did that ever bother you
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You probably reviewed this car 25x The problem that always remains is the weak engine unless you pay for the Turbo model. The options you want are difficult to select unless you are ordering online. Here as always they feed you loaded version with ugly brown seat$$$. Drivers complain about having to fight the Lane Assist nanny. Did that ever bother you
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wayoutwest1600
Have a 24 OB Onyx with the base engine. Beware the gas mileage. While I live in the desert southwest, I have yet to get beyond 24mpg, city usually around 19, hwy - 24. Tucson dealership could care less and the service dept. simply lies about it. I will never buy one again.
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Have a 24 OB Onyx with the base engine. Beware the gas mileage. While I live in the desert southwest, I have yet to get beyond 24mpg, city usually around 19, hwy - 24. Tucson dealership could care less and the service dept. simply lies about it. I will never buy one again.
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scott8919
Making it much larger and more SUV-like for 2026 sounds like a bad idea IMO. Outback is proof you can make a more conventional wagon sell like hotcakes. They really abandoned the whole reason it exists in the first place. NOT being an SUV.
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Making it much larger and more SUV-like for 2026 sounds like a bad idea IMO. Outback is proof you can make a more conventional wagon sell like hotcakes. They really abandoned the whole reason it exists in the first place. NOT being an SUV.
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minnybiker4505
I have a feeling the 2026 spy shots are slightly misleading. Hopefully it's still similar in dimensions to the current Outback. I love my 2023 limited 2. 5. I hope it lasts a long time. CR's recent reliability rankings give me hope.
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I have a feeling the 2026 spy shots are slightly misleading. Hopefully it's still similar in dimensions to the current Outback. I love my 2023 limited 2. 5. I hope it lasts a long time. CR's recent reliability rankings give me hope.
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MH-rl9ep
From what I can tell from the spy shots, the upcoming Outback still looks wagony to me, just with more squared off styling. Subaru is pretty conservative, so I don’t expect them to stray very far from the Outback’s successful formula.
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From what I can tell from the spy shots, the upcoming Outback still looks wagony to me, just with more squared off styling. Subaru is pretty conservative, so I don’t expect them to stray very far from the Outback’s successful formula.
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karacha
These bots are truly obnoxious. That aside, I'd just like to make a short comment: that new Outback shown at 0: 02 looks horrible. Why would they do that to a perfectly functional wagon Now it's just another box on wheels.
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These bots are truly obnoxious. That aside, I'd just like to make a short comment: that new Outback shown at 0: 02 looks horrible. Why would they do that to a perfectly functional wagon Now it's just another box on wheels.
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winstondeocampo699
It would be risky for Subaru to drastically change the Outback platform. Yes to better gas mileage and less controls imbedded on that infotainment screen. Other than that it’s been king in its own niche.
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It would be risky for Subaru to drastically change the Outback platform. Yes to better gas mileage and less controls imbedded on that infotainment screen. Other than that it’s been king in its own niche.
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autos
I have a 2024 outback limited. love it. took it off road from Bodie to Aurora and it made it. just. why get a real off road when most people never go off road. perfect for ski trips and soft roading. for far less $
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I have a 2024 outback limited. love it. took it off road from Bodie to Aurora and it made it. just. why get a real off road when most people never go off road. perfect for ski trips and soft roading. for far less $
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sprague49
I rented an Outback Limited XT last summer and I didn't think the suspension was any softer than a typical sedan. Over patched pavement or railroad crossings it behaved pretty much like a Camry.
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I rented an Outback Limited XT last summer and I didn't think the suspension was any softer than a typical sedan. Over patched pavement or railroad crossings it behaved pretty much like a Camry.
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billwilkins8307
Own my 2nd Outback and like the station wagon format. Worried with what I see in the spy pictures. Think they may be alienating lot's of loyal buyers with their new boxy SUV like style.
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Own my 2nd Outback and like the station wagon format. Worried with what I see in the spy pictures. Think they may be alienating lot's of loyal buyers with their new boxy SUV like style.
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AndresK5Blazer
I had a 2018. Great vehicle with lots of room. A car that really wants to be premium, but having a CVT goes against that. I hated it every time I tried to overtake someone.
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I had a 2018. Great vehicle with lots of room. A car that really wants to be premium, but having a CVT goes against that. I hated it every time I tried to overtake someone.
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suespony
We bought a new 2025 outback limited, also we bought a new 2024 Crosstrek sport. Yes we bought two new cars this summer, like them both. Paid cash for them. Not payments for us.
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We bought a new 2025 outback limited, also we bought a new 2024 Crosstrek sport. Yes we bought two new cars this summer, like them both. Paid cash for them. Not payments for us.
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bevorules77
Just got a 2025 Touring XT last month. I compared it against the RAV4, CR-V, and CX5, and even the Acura RDX and Lexus NX. I'm still amazed how smooth this thing is to drive.
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Just got a 2025 Touring XT last month. I compared it against the RAV4, CR-V, and CX5, and even the Acura RDX and Lexus NX. I'm still amazed how smooth this thing is to drive.
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alex_on_autos
I'm looking to get the new passport. Definitely better than the outback in everything. Interior, technology, infotainment, stereo, drivetrain, and engine.
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I'm looking to get the new passport. Definitely better than the outback in everything. Interior, technology, infotainment, stereo, drivetrain, and engine.
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OBrandt-i5c
I love station wagons (I have a 2022 E450 All-Terrain, but the CVT in the Outback, makes it a no-go for me. Everything else sounds really interesting.
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I love station wagons (I have a 2022 E450 All-Terrain, but the CVT in the Outback, makes it a no-go for me. Everything else sounds really interesting.
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