2025 Subaru Outback Review | Last Wagon Standing

[@bk_goatkim679]

I love how the wife is so knowledgeable into the cars now. When she started, she was really willing to learn, and she’s done such a good job. Love this channel as the 3 do a very good job here.

[@powerguymark]

She obviously wants a Subaru. And now, because of her, so does he.

[@jissanhuq3792]

@@powerguymarkdoubt it. She wants a BMW lol- everytime they drive one she’s conflicted lol

[@Eviedish]

@@jissanhuq3792I totally want a BMW! Which I NEVER would have expected until I drove one.

[@Eviedish]

This is so nice! I am curious but extremely forgetful. Helps me keep that non expert perspective. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

"The wife" even has a name: EVIE!

[@josephpanozzo4815]

I love that you’re the only car review channel that has a child as part of the review.

[@steveallwine1443]

I honestly think these Micah and family car reviews are the best out there. Fast paced, funny and with way more useful information for the typical buyer than most. No one else demonstrates horn noise, rear window roll down height, LATCH access under hood access to regular things, gives feedback from non-enthusiasts about what they think, etc. I really think the Mrs. and the kiddo have really come into their own for making these well rounded and excellent reviews. Thanks for the great videos guys. Also, count me in as one of the viewers who always lol’s during the brief AI song at the end.

[@Zanderthelab]

I appreciate that you didn’t bash the Outback. So many people bash Subarus, but they are really nice vehicles.

[@riskymesk]

First time commenter. We bought this exact 2025 car with Touring but in red, black interior. I actually just discovered features about my own car watching this!

[@maxymillz]

I'm starting and family and just got a dog so I needed more space and had to move on from my Focus RS. I ended up getting a 2025 outback wilderness and I love it! It's no sports car but it's snappy enough like you said and I like the styling of the wilderness (rally dad wagon 😁). I wanted a larger hatchback or wagon and it really is the only affordable option left without going to the luxury brands. It's my first Subaru and I'm surprised at the quality of it, it's a really solid car!

[@jeffer1101]

Slight correction, the turbocharged engine is a 2.4L (FA24F). The non-turbo is a 2.5L (FB25D).

[@robertboudreau5956]

I drive a Volvo V90cc. Bought a Subaru Outback XT loaded for the family. Love the car. I often ask permission if I can borrow the Subaru to go to work. I honestly prefer the Outback. Great car!

[@troyesch6203]

You ask permission to drive your own car??

[@DougPlunger]

video quality is looking amazing! and whoever is doing the tracking shots from the other car while Micah drives the car is crushing it. Super professional and aesthetically pleasing

[@chrisb9478]

Outback & new Toyota Crown Signia are 2 awesome wagons now!

[@minnybiker4505]

I have a 2023 Limited 2.5... absolutely love it. With winter tires, it's a beast for Minnesota winters!

[@prit04]

As someone who would’ve preferred a wrx but had to compromise for an Outback XT for family reasons, I use the paddle shifters in the mountains (where I live ) all the time. Pretty satisfying actually.

[@genzigzag]

I'm always surprised by the size of the Outback, it's huge for a 2 row.

[@BlueySubie]

Great review!! Love the Outback! I am getting the exact model you drove in this video!

[@toyota420xp]

If anyone has recently listened to CDs and then you listen to something like satellite radio it's hard to believe how much better the CD sounds than the satellite radio

[@benc.5863]

My parents got a 2023 Limited last summer and I love it, hope to have one of my own someday soon

[@arielspalter7425]

I have the 2022 Limited (second highest trim). I love this thing. It makes a perfect companion for the Canadian winter.

[@tkto13]

Which City / town? How is it in the summer?

[@tkto13]

@@arielspalter7425 I'm in Toronto as well. I heard that before Subarus were too rough riding for Toronto roads in the past. Do you feel that's not the case with your car?

[@arielspalter7425]

@@tkto13 The ride quality is just fine for me. But if you consider it (or any car for that matter), take a test drive to see how you like it.

[@joanmarshall2799]

I'm trading up from my 2018 Outback and I live in the mountains of Colorado and I use the paddle shifters all the time. Love them.

[@innnovative529]

Micah, you and your family are awesome! God bless and keep putting out great content!

[@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh]

Nice car and nice review, but I cannot believe you called the engine on Outback XTs "2.5 liter turbo" , TWICE! The engine is FA24 which is 2.4 liter Direct Injection turbocharged and air to air intercooled. Very similar to what is found in WRX. A similar size engine with some major differences is found in BR-Z and GR-86, which are non turbo and direct and multi port fuel injected.

[@letsgo4834]

1:05 if anyone remembers, that used to be Lexus. They were the ones that always made sure to include a CD player and technology that the previous generation of buyer would still want to be using and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Because it’s usually a reliable and establish technology that makes your customer happy.

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Family friendly! Great review! Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@Eviedish]

Thank you for subscribing! 🥳

[@jp93309]

I love wagons. I had VW Passat V6 4Motion wagon in the early 2000s. Such a solid well mannered car. Too bad it spent a lot of time in the shop.

[@devilefan]

Love,love,love my outback...been wanting one since I worked at Subaru 3 years ago, and FINALLY got my 2025 outback premium on 11-1-24....I wanted to get it quick while it still had the body style i like...fun to drive, safety features galore, and very comfortable, i plan on having my outback for no less than 10 years, but most likely more, by that time the new outback's might have wings 🤣🤣🤣

[@markchavez2011]

What about the Crown Signia as a competitor? Is it just chopped liver? 😅

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review!😸

[@spencerstein8525]

My previous 3 cars were Outbacks, 2 with the old 6 and the last an XT. All were excellent and I always got fantastic service from the Subaru dealers and Subaru corporate when there was an issue. Decided to “treat” myself to an Audi Q5 for my current car. I can’t wait to go back to a Subaru. The Audi is better in most every way, but not nearly worth twice the total cost (payment, insurance and maintenance) and the Audi dealers are horrible and Audi / VW corporate does not seem to care. I can afford it, but the Audi ownership experience is horrible. Hope I like the 2026 Outback redesign.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Sad to read. While the dealerships have always been horrible(I know, I've owned the Audi brand since the early90s) maintenance on these cars have gotten better. My current B9 S4 has been very reliable. Inexpensive to operate as well, as everything within the engine bay, is at your fingertips. Therefore DIY is a cinch.

[@MicahMuzio]

Yup. A bad dealership experience can't taint an otherwise positive ownership experience.

[@yellofury]

@@MicahMuzio Im a first time owner of a USED 2019 CPO Outback Premium that I bought at a Subaru dealership on a whim. I was actually there for a 2022 RAV4 but I made the mistake of driving the Subaru first and it was much more fun and slightly luxurious versus the Toyota. The dealership experience was the icing on the cake since they weren't pushy and they always followed up on services . The previous used car we bought was a 2014 Corolla again at a completely different Subaru dealership in a different city and we got the same level of service. So far they are 2 for 2 at 2 different dealerships in Florida

[@troysimpkins4528]

I think you meant to put a 4 instead of a 3 at the front of that as tested price for the Touring XT model. Last time I checked the starting MSRP for a Touring XT model started at $42,910 before adding any accessories or destination charges.

[@gleones1979]

Micah and Evie, I just noticed that ur daughter is not using a carseat/booster anymore!😅

[@DanMosqueda]

We own a 2022 Tourjng XT. There’s really no difference other than different fog lights. Ours came in at $42K with every option. We did order it. It gets mediocre mpg at about 18 city and 24 highway (driving around 70 to 80 usually). It is VERY comfortable. The ADAS is annoying, but the cruise control is outstanding. The steering assist is annoying. The leather is wonderful (even 3 years later) and it comes in brown and not just boring black or grey. Ours even has real wood trim. It is quick and I’ve seen over 130 mph (on a closed course 😂). It has held its value very well. I highly recommend it.

[@mjhowson2389]

I received an Outback as my rental on a recent trip to New England. I was impressed by the comfort and drivability. I think Subaru has a winning formula in the design. Were I in need of a midsized AWD vehicle, the Outback would be on my short list. I also love the wagon shape. There’s an elegance, even with all the cladding, to the elongated window openings compared to more boxy upright SUVs.

[@JeffKing310]

Good job family. High five. 🙌

[@MicahMuzio]

Back at ya!! ✋

[@bwmooney]

Currently own a 2024 with over 20k miles on it. A few quick points: 1. Turbo engine has some of the worst turbo-lag of any modern turbo car I've ever driven (and that's quite a few of them). Very, very difficult to pull away smoothly from a stoplight because it's dead/nothing, then surges. 2. Front cupholders are easily the worst any any car I've ever driven. Even worse than those old ones you'd hook into the side window channel in cars back in the 80s and before. They are very, deep but simultaneously wide. If you have a canned or 20 oz. bottle drink, or anything less than a super-mega sized Styrofoam cup in them, they will tip over side-to-side and generally cause a mess. 3. CVT is reportedly pretty reliable for a CVT, but the fake shifts are always poorly timed, and if you're doing 75mph on the interstate, it will "shift" up and down constantly. 4. I would say it's a very good value. It has a lot of nice features/technology on it for its price. 5. The EyeSight safety system is really aggressive and doesn't work as well as systems that use ultrasonic sensors or radar for the same features. It occasionally slams on the brakes for no obvious reason (no cars in front of me at all), nearly causing vehicles behind me to swerve to avoid rear-ending me when cruise control is active. The lane centering is helpful, but it is not capacitive, which means you have to wiggle the steering wheel every few seconds or it will start screaming at you, which defeats the purpose to some degree. Others with capacitive touch need much less babysitting and are less distracting. 6. The new Toyota Crown Signia is the only other mainstream wagon on sale now, but it's considerably more expensive and less capable in bad weather/off-road. It is, however, much nicer inside, more luxurious, and better styled. It's only available in hybrid form. Probably not worth the upcharge, but it's an alternative. 7. Gas mileage on my Wilderness trim is far below the EPA estimates. Best I've ever seen on highway was 24mpg and typically averages about 19mpg in a 25/75 mix of city/highway. I think overall it's a solid car with a lot of features and capability for the money. It's far from perfect, but if a car to you is purely an appliance to get you and your stuff from A to B, this is a good option.

[@StevenJayOh]

Loved my outback. Will own another Subaru.

[@davidjym]

Been watching Micah's reviews since KBB I hope Subaru will keep the Outback and not mess up with the next redesign by making it bigger

[@rightlanehog3151]

Team Muzio, Based on the 'spy' photos, 2025 may be the last year the Outback is a wagon. Thank goodness the Crown Signia has arrived. 🤩

[@troyesch6203]

paddle shifters are best to use in snow when you don’t wanna put it in x mode but you want to reduce torque to reduce wheel spin. I just use paddle shifters and keep rpm’s low

[@farcinue]

My previous car had paddle shifters that I used all the time. I had a manual transmission in the past, so having that control for certain situations was nice. I’m guessing most people don’t use them because they don’t pay attention to gears and what they do.

[@ILL_Equipt]

I think it’s a turbo 2.4L for the xt, not a 2.5L

[@zigforjustice]

8:21 - I use the paddle shifters quite a bit in my outback...mostly for downhill

[@B.Thrill]

I bought a 24 Outback with the 2.5 engine that I love for the most part other than coasting at low speed is very jerky and MPG is definitely below EPA rating. I'm a smooth driver and can't for the life of me get this thing to coast at low traffic speeds without a weird down shift sensation. Does anyone else notice this? Some forums are saying it's a torque converter Suburu thing but I'm wondering if it's just mine or not.

[@NoBettaFeta]

Picked up a 2024 in September for nearly $7k off MSRP, a fully loaded Touring XT. They were trying to make room for ‘25s on the lot and the price was competitive with used models, which I had been looking into first. If I could name any gripe it’s I wish the fuel economy was a touch better coming from a RAV4 hybrid, but other than that I couldn’t be happier with it. Perfect for myself, my partner, and our two dogs.

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

I had the same experience buying a 25 Outback Wilderness in November. Feel like I got a great deal and love the vehicle.

[@pnwdweler4100]

For me the only downside is the infotainment system, way too glitchy and slow, even locks up at times. Hopefully it gets fixed in the news 2026 model.

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

@@pnwdweler4100 which year do you own? My 2025 infotainment has zero issues 🤷‍♀️

[@pnwdweler4100]

@ 2024 Ascent, same infotainment system. My son has the same issue on his 2025 Crosstrek Wilderness.

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

@pnwdweler4100 in the forums a lot of owners have reported that the latest update has improved things dramatically

[@Paul81k]

Great review, as always! Love everything about the Outback but having driven the new Forester, I can't take that CVT. I will try the Outbak with the 2.5T to see if that engine/transmission combination feels better.

[@bearlin9236]

I really like the Subarus. A game changer are the rear mirrors, which are huge. (I barely dare to ask, but, what about a helicopter flight about the burnt areas, the same route from the times back in corona, when there was no traffic and then traffic again?)

[@BBlackmen]

The Subaru Outback It's one of a kind. That is why it is such a great seller. That is why it is such a great SUV/station. Wagon, whatever you want to call it. It is the best. There is no other wagon, and I do mean no other wagon that can compete with it

[@sensoryadaptation4878]

Good crossover, hasn't been a real wagon in a while though, not with that ground clearance (the Wilderness has more ground clearance than a base Tacoma, of all things). The rumored redesign reiterates that it's more or less just an SUV now.

[@hugos.5059]

We purchased a 2024 Outback wilderness last year and it’s been a great experience. The power is good, the comfort level is great, very spacious for me at 6ft. The safety features can be annoying, like the seat belt warning lol.. however it’s negligible. It’s funny sometimes to be driving around and when u run into other Subaru drivers they tend to look over and give us a thumbs up lol.. we’ve had that happen frequently. Also everyone who finds out we bought a Subaru seems to tell us the same thing, “ those are great reliable cars” so that’s always reassuring. We went to big bear last summer and I had to engage the Xmode and I was surprised how essential that feature was. Needless to say we are very impressed so far and would recommend Subaru to anyone looking for a new suv/wagon cross over..

[@TC1Z2L3]

The seatbelt beep can be turned off with an old Subaru technique of putting the seatbelt in and out 20 times in 30 seconds. Look it up to make sure you do it just right but it exists and it works.

[@hugos.5059]

@ lol thanks

[@csebring4222]

Thank you for this!! I have a 21 Outback Touring XT...have been very happy with it. Now have 85k miles on it. Am concerned as to what the 26 Outbacks are going to look like...which may induce me to trade for the 25. My main reasoning for the Outback...it is the most car like...in my opinion.👍

[@anaveragehuman2937]

hahaha evie hammering the bottle in to the door 😂

[@dumbestbiscuit]

The XT engine is a 2.4L turbo, you've got it listed as 2.5 at 7 mins. The 2.5 is a naturally aspirated ~189 HP unit. Also, I'd forgoe a recommendation of the Premium trim. You can't get the 2.4 turbo in that trim, and unless you drive it you don't really know. Depends on what you want - extreme longevity and superb fuel efficiency with the 2.5 (getting 29mpg mixed on my 22 OB Limited 2.5), or extreme performance on the 2.4 XT. There is nothing in this class that can compete with the 2.4 acceleration, which is ~6s 0-60 depending on elevation. The 2.5 by contrast is ~8.5 which is on par for competitors like the CR-V and RAV4. The XT is a real sleeper, nobody sees that kind of acceleration coming from an Outback, but you pay for it. The Premium with 2.5 is an excellent value deal though. There's about an 8-10K price difference between a 2.5 Premium and a Limited XT in the real world.

[@johnshropshire3399]

Subaru outbacks go Great in the snow ! I have a2024 outback wilderness .

[@AarmOZ84]

What is this sea dee player? Is it some sort of new high tech sound system?

[@flimgenco]

Rather than a wagon, these are the types of cars that I always thought what “crossovers” were. This, the XC70, and the raised Golf, A4 and A6 from back in the day. Either way, I guess this is indeed the last of its kind.

[@WarHammer1911A1]

Wagon Mafia- I drive a 2006 BMW 530xi Wagon. also have a e46 wagon/manual.

[@heathwellsNZ]

You don't need that higher trim level... yours seems to come with an already rear installed "Driver Distraction System" - looking carefully, the one in this car seems to come from KIDDO (Kids Inc. Driver Distraction Option).

[@MicahMuzio]

😂

[@RigiLiquid945]

I like how kiddo has more to say now. We need kids to tell us what's important to them

[@MicahMuzio]

100%!! I love that she's matured enough to more clearly express her perspective.

[@winc06]

Very enjoyable drive.

[@Mcnibbus]

correction the outback isn't the last wagon standing. it still shares the space with the v60 and v90 from volvo, the a4 all road, and the a6 all road from audi. And the somehow classified as a wagon kia soul. For performance the E class wagons from mercedes still are kicking and the audi rs6 avant and the heavy as bricks m5 touring.

[@brucemurray2520]

Great review.

[@DragonWarrior976]

The more car prices will soar the more would be a demand for practical, sensible and long lasting vehicles. Outback is practical if not sexy and it checks all the boxes on usability and reliability.

[@Zanderthelab]

14:14 that is evil! I love it!!😂

[@captainsdead]

I have 24 Impreza, and while i love it, i absolutely hate the auto stop start "feature." If i forgrt to turn it off and i come to a stop and it engages, when it disengages its quite alarming sometimes. Other than that and the infotainment, its a great car.

[@jfm562]

I use my paddle shifters so item I reach for them on other cars when going down hill and especially down hill while cornering.

[@dmc01]

Been watching since Kiddo was a little baby. They grow up fast

[@sonho4739]

Great fun family dynamics.

[@joshuahamilton4692]

Three times you listed the engine size wrong for the turbo - it’s a 2.4 not a 2.5.

[@MicahMuzio]

You’re right. The turbo engine is indeed a 2.4L. Not sure how I screwed that up but thanks for the correction.

[@pianoplayer2147]

Isn't the XT version of the Subaru Outback (this generation) a 2.4L engine? I thought the 2.5L was the naturally aspirated engine.

[@OldSeabee]

Just bought the touring XT. The Toyota Crown Signia has no spare tire. You need a spare if you go off pavement. I am old and like outback cd player. Also you can find deals on subarus, Crown signia dealers load em up with add ons..

[@MicahMuzio]

I appreciate you mentioning the Crown Signia. It's much pricier than the Outback but I bet some Subaru folks might consider it. Cheers!

[@dontcareimacat7821]

Kiddo is growing up.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

There's one other mainstream wagon. The Toyota Crown Signia.

[@darmokt]

Why are you describing this as the last wagon standing when Toyota just came out with the Crown Signia? Isn’t that just as much of a wagon as the Outback?

[@adamsmith9636]

I love my 2008 Outback its the perfect size .... I'm afraid the 2026 looks more SUV then wagon

[@ntuthukodlame1894]

It looks hideous (2026). I drive the current generation, best car I've owned

[@Billn1971]

Hell yeah... I still have 150 CD's or more.

[@Hexsyn]

Still loving the cd player in my 21 pyp crosstrek sport for what it is worth

[@saadayahgbolo60]

Hi Micah!

[@mattheviewer]

2.4 L Turbo, actually. Is definitely nicer to drive than the base 2.5 NA engine. 2025 will be last year for this wagonized Outback...Subaru's 2026 model copies the '25 Forester design on a larger scale, along with its boxy backside and bigger wheels.

[@coryricci301]

Where are we finding Touring XT’s for 36k?? They MSRP for like 45k

[@stickbrick8219]

Families buy a lot of cars so it makes sense to have a family review the cars that families typically buy. I like this car but I would probably buy a Forester.

[@chrissnyder821]

I really like the 2025 Subaru outback Limited. It has been a great car so far and you can’t beat it for safety top notch

[@sentiencepsn2714]

At this point it’s not the driving feel of CVT that’s the turnoff. It’s the perceived reliability.

[@bobby350z]

If Subaru were to update the quirky looks of the car and stick a normal transmission into it, I think they will sell a lot more. They should also have a hybrid option in 2025.

[@troyesch6203]

They sell a ton. I think they know what they’re doing

[@jamessankey01]

Volvo has wagons. The toyota crown is a wagon.

[@carynmcentee6725]

All of the sudden, Kiddo looks so grown up to me.

[@justaguy6862]

Hope you're all doing ok with the wildfires :(

[@Mrgrumpfish]

I dont use the paddle shifter.

[@MrCrfressh]

Does anyone else high five Micah at the end of these videos?

[@MicahMuzio]

That deserves a bonus hi5! 🖐

[@DJBiv788]

Subaru is so antiquated with all their old features-CD played, 5 speed manual (which I think they stopped in the Impreza). No safety on base models. Wow.

[@blade9531]

First time ever a car is recommended for someone with a "hip replacement."

[@tkin1973]

I know Toyota doesn't want to call it a wagon but the Crown Signia IS a wagon.

[@hooey00]

In a nicest possible way. Looking at the thumb pic, right away you know who is alpha in this family.

[@enriqueliang6260]

subaru outback touring xt engine is 2.4t . not 2.5t

[@MicahMuzio]

You are correct! Not sure how I messed that up.

[@andreih1167]

As tested $36,195 - really? MSRP is $42,910...

[@sonho4739]

Bottom line: this is a really good car at a great value. We just bought an OB Touring XT, our first Subaru, and love 💕 it.

[@JustinDixon881]

$36,195 Touring XT???? Website is at $42,910 without destination…..

[@davetravels9273]

I have had my limited XT for over 3 years now. Really wanted to switch to something else, especially something electric as we already have a Tesla model Y and have found that we don’t really need ICE and I hate the maintenance! But the Outback is really one of a kind. We would have to go to an electric truck (almost did) or a Rivian to match or exceed the Outback. In the end, we decided to keep the Outback for now, as the value is just too large to trade it in. I’m also not sure I’m going to like the new Outback, it looks more suv and less wagon. 😢 Also, I use the paddle shifters, but for engine braking going down mountain passes here in Colorado. We actually walked away from buying a Honda Cr-v because you can’t downshift! Not a big deal in many places but a huge deal in Colorado.

[@witsendcottage595]

Needs panoramic sunroof..all lights should be LED. BIiggest miss...the rear hatch window need to be a doggy window!

[@briancorreia2923]

If the spy photos are accurate, the next Outback has a high roof. So this old car might indeed be the last of the station wagons. (Mass market) Hope not.

[@adrianmurray6600]

Remember when Subaru had really innovative interiors, great looks, lots of high performance technology, and was on everyone's short list for a poor man's rally car? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Now they are a shell of their former selves. CVT and open diffs, plastic cladding everwhere, interior technology that looks about a decade out of date, completely out of the WRC and rallycross games, etc. Now that the Evo is long gone, Subaru should be dominating the market. Instead we got silly Wilderness versions of regular cars, all of which will eventually leave their drivers stranded if the vehicle is ever taken off road on even the easiest trail. Shameful.

[@Jaygorski]

Oh, it's a 2.4 not 2.5.

[@MicahMuzio]

You’re absolutely right. I’m not sure how I messed that up but appreciate you and others highlighting the mistake. Cheers!!

[@ytj22]

​@@MicahMuzio additionally, it's not the last wagon either. (Crown Signia)

[@slighwentwalking2025]

,,,,aaahhmm.....may I have an RS6 for Subaru Outback price?...hello?...hello? ...ok...I'll call back 🤣 Mazda CX 50 is close and has slightly less cladding.