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2019 Subaru Outback: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Subaru Outback is that the EyeSight driver-assist suite is standard on every trim. Otherwise, this final year of the fifth-generation Outback is a light update with no major styling or powertrain changes.
About the 2019 Subaru Outback
5th generation (2015-2019), final year before the all-new 2020 redesign.
Subaru positioned the Outback as a practical family vehicle that blends wagon-like driving manners with SUV-style ground clearance and bad-weather confidence. The core appeal is standard all-wheel drive, useful cargo space, strong safety features, and light-trail capability without the bulk of a larger SUV. Compared with many midsize crossovers, the Outback leans into everyday versatility: easy road-trip comfort, roof-rack utility, and confidence in snow, rain, and rougher roads.
The 2019 Outback ranges from the practical 2.5i with all-wheel drive and a 6.5-inch touchscreen to the comfort-focused Premium with heated seats and an 8-inch touchscreen. Limited models add leather, premium audio, and a power rear gate, while Touring models bring navigation, steering-responsive LED headlights, and a heated steering wheel. The 3.6R Limited and Touring use a stronger 256-hp six-cylinder engine instead of the 175-hp four-cylinder.
What changed, by category
Safety
Subaru made the EyeSight driver-assist suite standard across the lineup. It includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist. Blind-spot monitoring also became standard on the 2.5i Premium.
Tech
A 5.0-inch instrument-cluster display became standard on every trim. The 2.5i also gained front USB ports and an overhead console light, while Premium and Limited models gained a standard auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink.
Styling
Equipment packaging shifted on some upper trims. The power moonroof changed from standard to optional on the 2.5i Limited and 3.6R Limited, while roof rails changed from standard to optional on the 2.5i Touring and 3.6R Touring.
2019 Subaru Outback specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic | Automatic, CVT w/Lineartronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 174 hp | 174 hp | 174 hp | 174 hp | 256 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2700 lb | 2700 lb | 2700 lb | 2700 lb | 2700 lb | 2700 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 73.3 cu-ft | 73.3 cu-ft | 73.3 cu-ft | 73.3 cu-ft | 73.3 cu-ft | 73.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Subaru Outback?
The biggest change is standard EyeSight on every 2019 Outback. This driver-assist suite brings adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist to the entire lineup.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback a redesigned model?
No, the 2019 Subaru Outback is not a redesign. It is the final year of the fifth-generation model, with the all-new sixth-generation Outback arriving for 2020.
Does every 2019 Subaru Outback have EyeSight?
Yes, every 2019 Subaru Outback has the EyeSight driver-assist suite as standard equipment. Earlier model years restricted it to certain trims or option packages.
Did the 2019 Subaru Outback get a new engine?
No, the 2019 Outback carries over its engines. The lineup uses either a 175-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder or a 256-hp 3.6-liter six-cylinder, both paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback worth considering over the 2018 model?
The 2019 Outback’s main advantage over the 2018 is broader standard safety equipment, along with a standard 5.0-inch instrument display. Equipment packaging also changed: the moonroof became optional on Limited models, and roof rails became optional on Touring models.
2019 Subaru Outback Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Subaru Outback.
4.2
2019 Subaru Outback
(432 reviews)
“Great car and very roomy. Exactly what you need if you want to tow things around!”
“I absolutely love my Outback! It's easy and fun to drive, along with amazing safety features. I looked at several other brands, but Subaru was the one I kept coming back to and I don't have any regrets at all!”