2018 Subaru Outback

    Used from

    $35,740 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Subaru Outback's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,800 for the 2.5i (fleet Edition) variant and topping out at $30,900 for the Touring.

    There are 8 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    Engine options include 2.5L petrol (129kW/235Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (110kW/350Nm), 2.5L petrol (129kW/235Nm), 3.6L petrol (191kW/350Nm) and 3.6L petrol (191kW/350Nm). Available with continuous variable or 6 speed manual transmissions. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

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

    See Subaru Outback models from other years

    2018 Subaru Outback Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Subaru Outback

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.8
      • Headroom Front: 1036
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.3
      • Headroom Rear: 999
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1384
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 53.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1370
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1091
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 960
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1430
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1426
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Roof rails
      • Cross Bars: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    Premium

    Adds to Base:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.2
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Touring

    Removes from Premium:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0

    R

    Adds to Touring:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Touring:
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2018 Subaru Outback Specs

    2018 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1675mm
    1840mm
    4815mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    2018 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the 2.0D AWD with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO CDI and uses 5.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the 3.6R AWD with a Continuous Variable which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.9L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Subaru Outback variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Subaru OutbackFuel TypeCombined
    3.6L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.9 L/100km
    See all Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    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 12,000 km, whichever comes first.

    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.

    Subaru Outback FAQs

    The cheapest Subaru Outback is the 2.5i (FLEET EDITION) that starts from $19,800.

    The most expensive Subaru Outback is the TOURING that starts from $30,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is offered by the 3.6R AWD which can tow 1800 kg

    The largest Subaru Outback is the 3.6R AWD which measures 1840mm wide, 4820mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.

    The most powerful Subaru Outback is the 3.6R AWD which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Subaru Outback is the 2.0D AWD which weighs 2180 kg (kerb weight).

    The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Unleaded Petrol or Premium Unleaded Petrol.