2020 Subaru Outback

    Used from

    $37,440 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Subaru Outback

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2020 Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D station wagon body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $37,440 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 October of 2019.

    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 four-wheel drive.

    The 2020 Outback was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Subaru Outback models from other years

    2020 Subaru Outback Price

    X Special Edition

    Vision Plus Special Edition

    Sports Premium

    *excl. on-roads

    2020 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
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • 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
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Traction Control
    • 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
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • 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
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 999
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 999
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • 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
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • 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
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    Vision Plus Special Edition

    Adds to Base:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Manufacturer's Code: Blind Spot Monitoring (bsm)
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    Removes from Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    X Special Edition

    Adds to Vision Plus Special Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
      • 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
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 36
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Vision Plus Special Edition:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Rear
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote

    Premium

    Adds to X Special Edition:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    Removes from X Special Edition:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1

    Sports Premium

    Adds to Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from Premium:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    R

    Adds to Sports Premium:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Monitor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Sports Premium:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    See all 2020 Subaru Outback Specs

    2020 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    1675mm
    1840mm
    4820mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 Subaru Outback Dimensions

    2020 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback

    The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the Premium with a 1-speed 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 1-speed 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 OutbackFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded7.3 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 12,500 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.

    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.