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2021 Subaru Outback here in March next year
The latest version of Subaru's long-running wagon, the Outback, will be touching down in Australia during March 2021.
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About the Subaru Outback
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D Station Wagon body style. Available in Australia from $37,440 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $50,440 for the R.
There are 6 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2020.
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 2020 Outback is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
63.29 - 111.57 kW/t
52.95 kW/t
212.11 kW/t
Boot Space
512 litres
131 litres
1,069 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.3 - 9.9 L/100km
5.9 L/100km
16.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
606 - 952 km
554 km
1,682 km
Price
$37,440 - $50,440
$37,440
$139,950
Warranty (Years)
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
6 months
6 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
1,497 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
213 mm
180 mm
291 mm
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2020 Subaru Outback Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,440 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,040 |
Vision Plus Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,240 |
X Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,440 |
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,940 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,940 |
Sports Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,940 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, variable sp auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $50,440 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Subaru Outback Specs
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2020 Subaru Outback Dimensions
1675mm
1840mm
4820mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 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 |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback has a recommended service interval of 6 months or 12,500 km, whichever comes first.
2020 Subaru Outback Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback offers a 5 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.
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Subaru Outback FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Outback is the Base that starts from $37,440.
The most expensive Subaru Outback is the R that starts from $50,440.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is offered by the R which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Subaru Outback is the R which measures 1840mm wide, 4820mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Outback is the R which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Outback is the Base which weighs 2180 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.