Subaru Outback is a five-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2021 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from Subaru Outback has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2021 Outback has a relatively short wheelbase ( 108.1 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3635 - 3937 lbs.
2021 Outback seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Outback falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 32.5 cu. ft.
Trim | 2021 Outback CVT | 2021 Outback Premium | 2021 Outback Limited | 2021 Outback Touring | 2021 Outback Onyx Edition XT | 2021 Outback Limited XT | 2021 Outback Touring XT |
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Starging MSRP | $26,795 | $29,045 | $33,595 | $37,495 | $35,145 | $37,995 | $39,945 |
Engine | 2.5 L/152 | 2.5 L/152 | 2.5 L/152 | 2.5 L/152 | 2.4 L/146 | 2.4 L/146 | 2.4 L/146 |
HP | 182 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
Drivetrain | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel |
City | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
Highway | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
Combined | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost |
2021 Outback SUV comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $3,095 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Outback has a class-leading fuel economy of 29 mpg.
2021 Outback SUV has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed two hundred and sixteen complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Subaru, which by itself is a relatively high number.