2025 Subaru Outback Premier XT Review: Trusted and True

When a model has been on the market for more than 30 years, it's fair to say its creator has done something right. Case in point, the Subaru Outback, launched in 1994 by a Japanese automaker that has developed a rabidly loyal following in Canada, it’s also fair to say.

The “wagon” version of the Legacy sedan, which is going away at the end of this year, has evolved over the years to meet the ever-changing needs of a clientele that has remained loyal to it. In fact, it's one of the most loyal in the industry, which explains the model’s longevity.

Why the fierce loyalty? There are several reasons, really. Firstly, there’s its format, as practical today as it was in 1994. That and the model's all-wheel drive system, highly regarded with good reason. You only have to get behind the wheel of an Outback during a snowstorm to understand that.

As you can imagine, all this appeals to Subaru buyers (and to new converts, of course), who just want more of what they like. And Subaru is happy to give them more.

2025 Subaru Outback - What's new?

The current generation of the Outback was presented in September 2019. So yes, the product is getting old. In 2023, the company gave it a styling update, which was very welcome, especially since the previous, 2020 design update had been very meek. Since then, variants have been added to the range, not least the Wilderness.

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