2020 Subaru Outback

Introduction

Guided by an outward passion.

The outdoors runs deep in the 2020 Outback. With standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and up to 33 MPG¹, it's designed to show you more of your surroundings. Subaru's passion for nature is at the core of its work with the National Park Foundation and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Respect for the environment begins with getting outside, and the Outback makes that second nature.

Our parks need our love. It takes knowledge to preserve national parks. Subaru partners with Leave No Trace to educate people around the country about responsible outdoor enjoyment.

(Image description: A green 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT with a rooftop carrier is parked on a dirt road with mountains in the background. A grey Outback Touring is parked behind it.)

Capability

Be where ZIP Codes mean nothing.

The Outback remains sure-footed even at the farthest reaches. It features 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control for tackling various terrains. Retractable roof cross bars with integrated tie-downs are available for extra gear. The newly available turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine delivers 260 hp, 3,500 lbs. of towing capacity², and up to 30 MPG¹. The Outback Onyx Edition XT offers black exterior accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and dual-function X-MODE® for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.

(Image description: A green 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT with optional equipment is shown from the rear, parked on a dirt path with hills in the background.)

Respect Wildlife:

• Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
• Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health and alters natural behaviors.

Cargo & Comfort

Savor that small amount of time you spend inside.

The 2020 Outback offers a spacious interior with 109.0 cubic feet of passenger space³. Available amenities include an 8-way power passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel⁴. The Onyx Edition XT features water-repellent StarTex™ upholstery, while the Touring model offers a Nappa leather-trimmed interior. The available Hands-Free Power Rear Gate provides easy access to vast cargo space with 60/40-split folding rear seats.

(Image description: The cargo area of a 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT with Gray StarTex™ upholstery is shown, packed with camping gear including blankets, a cooler, and paddles.)

Plan Ahead and Prepare:

• Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit.
• Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging.

Safety

An extra set of eyes every time you drive.

Every Outback includes standard Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology⁵. This suite of features monitors traffic, optimizes cruise control, and warns you of lane drift. It can even apply the brakes automatically. EyeSight® has been found to reduce the rate of rear-end crashes with injuries by up to 85%⁶.

Key Safety Features:

• Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering: Keeps you centered in your lane and at a safe distance from the car ahead.
• Pre-Collision Braking: Can automatically slow or stop the vehicle if a collision is imminent.
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning: Alerts you if you drift out of your lane.
• Pre-Collision Throttle Management: Reduces engine power to aid in avoiding a collision.
• Blind-Spot Detection⁴,⁷: Senses vehicles in your blind spots and warns you via side mirror indicators.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert⁴,⁷: Detects approaching traffic when backing up and alerts you.
• Reverse Automatic Braking⁴,⁸: Helps stop the vehicle if an object is detected behind it while reversing.

The Outback is built on the Subaru Global Platform with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. It also offers an available 180-Degree Front View Monitor⁴. Subaru is committed to bringing advanced safety systems to more drivers.

Creating safer roads by reducing distracted driving: Subaru's DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System⁴,¹² is designed to detect distracted or drowsy driving and provide visual and auditory alerts, acting like an attentive co-pilot.

(Image description: The interior dashboard of a Subaru Outback showing the instrument cluster with speed, RPM, and other vehicle information. A driver's hand is on the steering wheel.)

(Image description: A Subaru Outback Limited in Abyss Blue Pearl is shown driving on a road.)

Interior Technology

Tech for the road ahead and what's beyond it.

The Outback's intuitive design allows you to focus on the adventure. Its available, tablet-sized 11.6-inch touchscreen⁴ provides easy access to music and apps via SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia, featuring standard Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto integration. Built-in Wi-Fi capability⁴,¹³ is also available. The Harman Kardon® 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system with 12 speakers⁴ enhances your listening experience.

(Image description: The interior dashboard of a 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT with Gray StarTex™ upholstery, showing the large central touchscreen displaying various app icons and vehicle controls.)

Leave What You Find:

• Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.
• Preserve the past: Examine—but do not touch—cultural or historic structures and artifacts.

Trims

Choose your adventure.

Outback

• EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology⁵
• 182-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine
• Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring
• Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed manual-mode paddle shifters
• X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control
• Auto-on/off LED headlights with High Beam Assist
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Cloth upholstery
• SUBARU STARLINK® Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia with Apple CarPlay®, Android™ Auto, 4 speakers
• Automatic climate control
• Rear-Vision Camera

Outback Premium

• Includes Outback features plus:
• All-Weather Package (heated mirrors, heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer)
• SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus with 6 speakers
• Dual rear seat USB ports
• STARLINK® Safety and Security enabled⁹
• 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Optional: Blind-Spot Detection, Hands-Free Power Rear Gate, Power moonroof

Outback Onyx Edition XT

• Includes Outback Premium features plus:
• 260-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
• Dual-function X-MODE® (Snow/Dirt, Deep Snow/Mud)
• 18-inch alloy wheels with black finish
• Hands-Free Power Rear Gate
• Gray StarTex™ water-repellent upholstery
• 8-way power-adjustable front-passenger's seat
• Heated rear seats
• Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
• Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert⁷
• 180-Degree Front View Monitor
• Optional: Reverse Automatic Braking⁸, Power moonroof

Outback Limited

• Includes Outback Premium features plus:
• Available 260-hp 2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
• 18-inch alloy wheels with machine finish
• Leather-trimmed upholstery
• 8-way power-adjustable front-passenger's seat
• Two-position memory driver's seat and side mirrors
• Heated rear seats
• Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 12 speakers
• Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert⁷
• Reverse Automatic Braking⁸
• Optional: DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System¹², Heated steering wheel, Power moonroof

Outback Touring

• Includes Outback Limited features plus:
• DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System¹²
• Automatic power-folding side mirrors
• Silver accented roof rails
• Chrome-accented door handles
• 180-Degree Front View Monitor
• Power moonroof
• Java Brown Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation

(Image description: A Subaru Outback Touring in Cinnamon Brown Pearl is shown.)

Competitive Comparison

Proud outlier.

Owning an Outback makes sense when compared to other vehicles in its class. 98% of Subaru Outback vehicles sold in the last 10 years are still on the road today¹⁹.

• The only vehicle in its class with standard all-wheel drive²⁰
• Best all-wheel drive fuel economy in its class²⁰
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance – More than any vehicle in its class²⁰
• 109.0 cu.ft. of passenger space – More than Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4²⁰
• Up to 260 hp – More available horsepower than CR-V, RAV4 and Hyundai Santa Fe²⁰
• 11.6-inch touchscreen – Larger than any vehicle in its class²⁰

(Image description: A green 2020 Subaru Outback Onyx Edition XT with optional equipment is shown from the rear, with the tailgate open.)

Minimize Campfire Impacts:

• Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans or mound fires.
• Keep fires small. Use only sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.