Unhindered Sightlines

The 2021 Subaru Outback builds on one of the strengths of previous models: superior visibility. With its generous ground clearance, steeply raked windshield, unobtrusive A-pillars, front quarter windows, door-mounted side mirrors and elevated seating position, the Outback features great sightlines in all directions.

EyeSight^® Driver Assist Technology

This award-winning safety system is now standard on all versions of the Subaru Outback. The system utilizes two cameras to monitor activity on the road ahead, help identify potentially dangerous situations and provide assistance to the driver when needed most. EyeSight^® incorporates several advanced active-safety systems: Pre-collision Braking, Pre-collision Brake Assist, Pre-collision Throttle Management, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Centring Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Sway Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.

DriverFocus^® Driver Monitoring System (DMS)

Available on the Premier trim level, this award-winning system utilizes a camera angled at the driver’s face and facial recognition software to monitor fatigue or lack of attention. When the driver begins to show signs of losing focus, the system sends out a helpful alert, like an automated co-driver. The DriverFocus^® system stores the preferences for up to five drivers, including the position of the seats and side mirrors, climate control settings and gauge readouts on the multi-function display.

High Beam Assist

This feature, now standard on all versions of the Subaru Outback, allows the driver to keep the high beams on at all times. When the EyeSight^® cameras detect an oncoming vehicle or the distance to the vehicle in front is reduced, High Beam Assist automatically dims the headlights. Then, when other vehicles are far enough away, the system switches the high beams on again.

Reverse Automatic Braking

Available on the Touring trim level and up, this system detects obstacles behind the vehicle and automatically applies the brakes if a collision seems imminent. The system also incorporates a warning function that triggers different patterns of alarm according to the distance the car is away from an obstacle. To complete the picture, a visual representation of this distance is projected onto the centre console screen.

Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection System (SRVD)

This available system incorporates three distinct functions: Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Blind Spot Detection identifies vehicles that may be travelling in your blind spot. Lane Change Assist signals when vehicles are approaching quickly from adjacent lanes. Lastly, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function chimes in when vehicles are approaching from either side, such as when you’re reversing out of a parking space or driveway. The LED indicators for the SRVD system are located inside of the side mirrors’ housing for improved visibility.

Rearview Camera

This standard rearview camera, fitted with a washer, is mounted close to the centre of the vehicle to capture a crystal-clear, distortion-free image of what’s behind the vehicle. This wide-angle image is then projected onto the centre console screen, along with dynamic guide lines that show the driver how to angle the vehicle perfectly.

Steering Responsive HeadLights

Standard on all Outback trim levels, these LED headlights automatically angle in the direction of the corner to provide better illumination at night. The headlights also cast a brighter and whiter beam for improved visibility and, in turn, increased safety.

VDC with Active Torque Vectoring

The Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)^† system utilizes multiple sensors to assess when the vehicle is approaching the limits of stability and then automatically adjusts the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at each wheel to help the driver remain in control. The system also features Active Torque Vectoring, which automatically applies brakes to the inside front wheel and distributes more torque to the outside front wheel during cornering. These systems, standard on all models, work together to create superior stability, cornering capability and active safety.

^† VDC is also known as electronic stability control

Injury-reducing Seats and Seatbelt Systems

The Outback front seats utilize ultra-strong frames, energy-absorbing mounting and active headrests to reduce the chance of whiplash. Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners hold passengers firmly in place, while load limiters ease peak forces to the chest. For 2021, the Subaru Outback receives standard Rear Seatbelt Reminders. The ISO-FIX/LATCH system, which now features a lower anchor bar for ease of use, helps secure younger passengers riding in compatible child safety seats.