Introducing the 2021 Subaru Outback.
Highlights
Specs at a glance
Interior
2021 Outback Touring
Java Nappa Leather
2021 Subaru Outback
Includes these key features:
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE®
- Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
- LED Steering Responsive Headlights
- SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- Raised roof rails with integrated cross bars and tie-downs
2021 Subaru Outback Premium
Includes Outback key features and adds:
- SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus
- 10-way power driver's seat
- All-Weather Package w/heated front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- LED fog lights
2021 Subaru Outback Limited
Includes Outback Premium key features and adds:
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 12-speaker 576-watt-equivalent Harman Kardon® premium audio system
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- 8-way power front passenger seat
2021 Subaru Outback Touring
Includes Outback Limited key features and adds:
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Ventilated front seats
2021 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT
Includes Outback Premium key features and adds:
- 260-hp Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
- 18-inch black finish alloy wheels
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Hands-free Power Rear Gate
- Dual-function X-MODE w/ Hill Descent Control
2021 Subaru Outback Limited XT
Includes Outback Limited key features and adds:
- 260-hp Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation
- Power moonroof
- Heated steering wheel
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
2021 Subaru Outback Touring XT
Includes Outback Limited XT key features and adds:
- Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
- Ventilated front seats
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
- Power folding mirrors
- 180-degree Front-View Monitor
The most adventurous, most reliable,
safest, best Subaru Outback ever.
The 2021 Outback is built to take you anywhere. It features the confidence of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with up to 33 MPG** and the advanced safety of both standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology[2] and the available DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System[3]. And it’s engineered to last, with 97% of Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years still on the road today[4].
Ready for Any Adventure
Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 33 MPG**
The 2021 Outback gives you the all-weather, go-anywhere capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive while still delivering on efficiency. The standard direct-injection SUBARU BOXER® engine delivers 182 horsepower and impressive mileage around town, with its Auto Start-Stop Technology. Paired with a Lineartronic® CVT, it can reach up to 33 MPG highway and over 600 miles of range[6].
8.7 Inches of Ground Clearance and X-MODE®
With 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE, the Outback can take you almost anywhere. That includes places the competition just can’t follow: Honda Passport, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Edge can’t match the combination of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance on the 2021 Outback. X-MODE works by optimizing the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces and Hill Descent Control gives you extra stability and confidence when descending more difficult grades.
X-MODE standard on: All models
Dual-function X-MODE standard on: Onyx Edition XT
Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® Engine
The 2021 Outback features an available 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine that delivers 277 pound-feet of torque for exciting daily driving and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity[7] while still reaching up to 30 MPG highway.
Standard on: Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT
State-of-the-Art Safety
Standard EyeSight®
Driver Assist Technology
EyeSight has been found to reduce rear-end crashes with injuries by up to 85%[10].
The 2021 Outback features standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which monitors traffic movement, optimizes cruise control, and warns you when you’re swaying outside your lane[8]. The automatic Pre-Collision Braking feature can apply full braking force and bring you to a complete stop in emergency situations. Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering[9] can take some of the stress out of driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control – both in daily traffic and on long road trips.
Standard on: All models
LEARN MORE ABOUT EYESIGHT
Subaru DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
The 2021 Outback features a state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States, more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver[11]. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy. For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate settings, and outside mirror position.
Available on: Limited
Standard on: Touring, Limited XT, and Touring XT
All-Around Awareness Technology
The 2021 Outback features an entire suite of available safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The Blind-Spot Detection[12] system warns you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert[12] helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you back up. And, with available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you[13] .
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on:
Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Available on: Premium
Reverse Automatic Braking standard on: Limited, Touring, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Available on: Onyx Edition XT
SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
STARLINK Safety and Security[14] offers an array of connected services to help keep you and your Outback safe whether you're in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident, and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Outback is always ready and comfortable[15] . There are also STARLINK Concierge services for personal assistance with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments.
Standard on: Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Learn more about SUBARU STARLINK® Safety and Security
Crash Protection for Every Passenger
We designed the Outback from the ground up to help keep you and your passengers safe. In addition to its industry-leading active safety technology, the 2021 Outback features eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position, and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame as standard equipment to help provide all-around impact protection.
Standard on: All models
Spacious, Comfortable, and Convenient
Roomy Comfort and Impressive Cargo Space
Everyone has room for comfort inside the quiet, sophisticated cabin of the 2021 Outback. It offers more passenger room than Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, or Jeep Grand Cherokee. There’s room for everyone’s gear, too, with 32.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Available cargo area release levers make it even easier to fold the rear seats down, giving you up to 75.7 cubic feet of cargo volume so you can haul even more. Loading all that cargo is even easier with the available Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, which allows automatic opening even when your arms are full and lets you close and lock the entire vehicle with a single touch on the gate button.
Hands-Free Power Rear Gate Standard on:
 Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Available on: Premium
Standard Raised Roof Rails with Enhanced Tie-Downs Points
Standard roof rails with integrated crossbars provide additional versatility for equipment like kayaks, bikes, skis, and cargo carriers, and can fold away when not in use. The enhanced tie-downs on the 2021 Outback give you even more flexibility and make it easier to rack and unrack your cargo.
SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia with 11.6-inch Touchscreen
A STARLINK Multimedia system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration comes standard on the 2021 Outback. To make it even easier to select entertainment and view navigation, a high-resolution 11.6-inch touchscreen is also available. Wireless pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content, and you can access news, navigation, music, podcasts, and more through available cloud-based STARLINK apps and SiriusXM®[16].
11.6-inch Touchscreen standard on: Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, and Touring XT
Learn more about SUBARU STARLINK®
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
The Harman Kardon® premium audio system captures detail-rich acoustics through enhanced sound control and superior high sound output. At the heart of the system lies a high-performance 8-Channel, class-D amplifier pumping out 576 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s 12-speaker sound system – including a dedicated center channel speaker and subwoofer. Harman’s Clari-Fi™ Technology restores and corrects audio fidelity, resulting in musical reproduction that sounds clearer, crisper, and more dynamic.
Standard on: Limited, Touring, Limited XT, and Touring XT
The Most Comfortable Outback Ever
2021 Outback Touring Model
Whether you’re heading out on the trail or out on the town, the 2021 Outback Touring delivers sophisticated style and refined comfort, and features an exclusive, genuine Nappa leather-trimmed interior for a soft feel and a premium look. Packed with helpful upgrades like heated and ventilated front seats, the Outback Touring makes every drive more enjoyable and relaxing.
Genuine Nappa Leather
The Outback Touring cabin is upholstered in soft and luxurious genuine Nappa leather with contrasting stitching for sophistication you can feel.
All-Season Comfort
The Outback Touring interior doesn’t just look warm and inviting. A heated steering wheel helps take the chill out of cold morning commutes. Heated and ventilated front seats help keep you comfortable year round and heated outboard rear seats help all your passengers stay toasty on cold-weather car rides.
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