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2018 Subaru Outback

New from

$36,240 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.3 - 9.9 L / 100km

About the Subaru Outback

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $36,240 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $49,140 for the R.

There are 4 variants of the Outback available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (129kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). All variants feature variable sp automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2018 Outback is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

63.4 - 111.5 kW/t

52.95 kW/t

212.11 kW/t

Boot Space

512 litres

131 litres

742 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.3 - 9.9 L/100km

5.7 L/100km

16.8 L/100km

Vehicle Range

606 - 952 km

554 km

1,263 km

Price

$36,240 - $49,140

$36,240

$152,900

Warranty (Years)

3 - 5 years

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 4 years

1 year

6 years

Service Interval

3 - 6 months

3 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,100 - 2,180 kg

2,100 kg

3,300 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,500 - 1,800 kg

1,000 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

213 mm

180 mm

242 mm

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2018 Subaru Outback Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$36,240
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4	$38,740

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$42,640
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4	$45,640

Touring

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$43,630

R

Configuration	Price From*
3.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	$49,140

*excl. on-roads

All Subaru Outback Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$43,690	$57,490
2024	$43,690	$57,490
2023	$42,690	$56,490
2022	$40,690	$49,790
2021	$39,990	$47,790

*excl. on-roads

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2018 Subaru Outback Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Legacy Ii
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.22
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Media Control Touch Screen
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Camera
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1801
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 512
- Front Headroom (mm): 1036
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1384
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1091
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
- Front Track (mm): 1570
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 213
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Overall Height (mm): 1675
- Overall Length (mm): 4820
- Overall Width (mm): 1840
- Rear Headroom (mm): Unlimited
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1370
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1426
- Rear Track (mm): 1585
- Wheelbase (mm): 2745
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 5.0
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Automatic Locking
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Silver
- Type: Mica
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 822
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 175
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 129
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Roof
- Roof Rail Cross Bars: Fixed
Safety
- Active Seatback Front Location: Front
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
- Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
Steering
- Power Steering Variable Rack
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1608
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Premium

Adds to Base:

Body exterior
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.71
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Active High Beam
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
Visibility
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1639

Removes from Base:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 80.22
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 6.5
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1608

Touring

Adds to Premium:

Convenience
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo

Adds to Touring:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 12
- Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
- Speaker Subwoofer
Body exterior
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.5
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 606
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.6
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 260
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 191
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 5000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 3
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2130
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1713

Removes from Touring:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.71
Convenience
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 822
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.2
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 175
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 129
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 235
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 12500
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 6
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1639

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2018 Subaru Outback Dimensions

1675mm

1840mm

4820mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2018 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2000Kg	2400Kg
2024	2000Kg	2400Kg
2023	2000Kg	2400Kg
2022	2000Kg	2000Kg
2021	2000Kg	2000Kg

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2018 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback

The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the Base with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Subaru Outback	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	7.3 L/100km
2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4	Diesel	6.3 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Outback?

You should service your Outback at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Outback's warranty.

2018 Subaru Outback Warranty

What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.