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2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV

SUV · 170 hp · 22–24 mpg combined

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$25,095Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Outback is right for you?

Nine trims, $23,295 to $31,695. Tap one to open it.

$23,295−$1,8002.5i170 hp$23,595−$1,5002.5i PZEV170 hp$24,795−$3002.5i Premium170 hp$25,095This trim2.5i Premium PZEV170 hp$28,295+$3,2003.6R256 hp$28,695+$3,6002.5i Limited170 hp$28,995+$3,9002.5i Limited PZEV170 hp$29,495+$4,4003.6R Premium256 hp$31,695+$6,6003.6R Limited256 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,200, from 2.5i Premium PZEV to 3.6R.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or continuously variable automatic.

170hp2.5L four-cylinder
170lb-ftTorque
22–24mpgCombined · 19–22 city · 27–29 highway
AWD6-speed manual / continuously variable-speed automatic
5Seats
34.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,402–3,510 lbsCurb weight
2,700 lbsMax towing

Paint and trim.

4 interiors

  • Black
  • Warm Ivory
  • Ivory
  • Off Black

9 factory paints

  • Cypress Green Pearl
  • Ruby Red Pearl
  • Graphite Gray Metallic
  • Satin White Pearl
  • Deep Indigo Pearl
  • Caramel Bronze Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Sky Blue Metallic
  • Ice Silver Metallic

8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

16 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall4out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Outback.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV.

2013 Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV

$25,295$200 more9 colors · starting MSRP

2011 Outback 2.5i

$23,195$1,900 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2014 Outback 2.5i Premium PZEV

$26,095$1,000 more13 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.