2025 Subaru Wilderness Edition

Three Subaru Wilderness SUVs are available this year to provide drivers near our Peoria Subaru dealership with serious off-roading chops. The Wilderness variants take all the coolest, modern parts of the Outback, Crosstrek, and Forester, and repackage them in a vehicle crafted to take a beating, explore the unknowns, traverse through all kinds of non-pavement pathways, and overall elevate your opportunities to connect with nature.

Great towing capacity, all kinds of frame protections, special upholstery, and exclusive badging are all parts of what make the latest selection of Subaru Wilderness vehicles a must-have. Your next expedition begins at Peoria Subaru. Call or visit to get started.

Subaru Wilderness Review

Before we get into specifics, let's define what exactly a Subaru Wilderness vehicle is. When you choose a model from this trio of special-edition SUVs, you're experiencing performance crafted for the trail, built to take beatings, and all-weather capable.

There are a few commonalities among these gritty models: higher ground clearance, a full-size spare for more peace of mind.

Even though all three Subaru Wilderness models have common threads, each boasts unique particulars. For example, you won't find the same ground clearance across the trio. Read on to learn more about how each Subaru Wilderness edition makes a perfect partner for the camping trip, cross-country excursion, or do-it-all vacation across the country.

Subaru Outback Wilderness

We're going to start strong with the heaviest hitter among the bunch: the Subaru Outback Wilderness. It's designed for explorers, not just drivers. It makes nearly 80 more horsepower than the Forester Wilderness and Crosstrek Wilderness – and it's got the most ground clearance, too.

Upon a first look, the Outback Wilderness is striking, rugged, with tons of exterior elements that make it clear that it's an SUV ready for the trails. An anti-glare hood design uses matte black to ensure fewer distractions at the wheel, and its raised roof rails are accented with Anodized Copper. What's more, these raised roof rails are reinforced so they can carry more. Secure your camping gear or a roof box to free up your interior cargo area (and all 32.6 cubic feet behind the rear row).

And if you require more room to bring along additional equipment, you'll be pleased to know this durable model will satisfy with a 3,500-pound towing capacity.¹ That's plenty of room to bring along a small trailer or camper filled with your camping gear, tents, cookware, and other essentials when out in the wild.

Turning our attention to its capability, we're greeted by a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a Lineartronic CVT. This combination allows the model to make 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.

Thinking of using this Subaru Wilderness model to traverse the wilds? Breathe a sigh of relief – the model includes a front skid plate to protect the undercarriage, which works well with its 9.5-inch ground clearance to provide expert-level debris avoidance. Adding to the experience are off-road wheels, enhanced grip through all-terrain tires, and a full-size spare tire that will keep adventures going smoothly even when they get interrupted by a flat.

Before we wrap up: Let's cover some of the little details we've missed. Here's what else you'll get from a Subaru Outback Wilderness

• A vehicle free from recalls and investigations, according to the NHTSA²
• Good low-speed climbing
• Exclusive Geyser Blue paint option
• Heated steering wheel for after-adventure comfort
• Fold-flat 60/40-split second-row that expands cargo space to 75.6 cubic feet

Subaru Forester Wilderness

Where the Outback Wilderness is crafted for serious rock-crawling and mud-slinging in mind, the Forester Wilderness leans toward trailblazing in remote forests. It's meant for adventurers who like to explore through the unknown, using its standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System to get top-tier handling while rolling over tree roots, small logs, and gravelly terrain. For even more debris management and undercarriage protection, the Subaru Forester Wilderness cruises with a 9.2-inch ground clearance.

And whenever you do go out in the backcountry for that next-level adventure you seek, rest assured your undercarriage will be protected with a front skid plate. That's a feature that many of the Subaru Wilderness competitors don't include. Added to that protection are front and rear bumpers that push larger rocks and debris out of the way, so you won't even need the spotter as you hit those trails.

Paired with that incredible all-terrain prowess, it's powerful. Hiding under that anti-glare hood (more on this later) is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to this functionality, the Forester Wilderness can tow a maximum of 3,000 pounds,¹ which is plenty of capability to bring along some more adventure essentials. With this tow rating, you can bring along a small boat to the primitive camping location on the lake or a modest ATV for further forest exploration.

Of all three 2025 Subaru Wilderness models, the Forester Wilderness option is among the most unique with its textured Gray StarTex upholstery – its two Wilderness siblings don't get that same textured quality.

The exterior of the Subaru Forester Wilderness is enhanced with an anti-glare hood that prevents light from bouncing into your eyes as you drive. And if you do happen to get a flat tire from the sharp rocks on the trail, don't worry – that's what your vehicle's standard full-size spare is for. As with the other 2025 Subaru Wilderness models, the Forester Wilderness exterior is rounded out with 17-inch off-road wheels, all-terrain tires, and crisp hexagonal-style LED fog lights.

Did we mention those reinforced roof rails? They're accented anodized copper and designed to help you bring along more of your gear. You can attach a bike rack to those roof rails, put a cargo box up there with some essentials, or leave it empty and use it for additional space to bring home goodies from your next trip.

Before we wrap up: There's so much more to cover about the Forester Wilderness, but much of it must be seen to be fully appreciated. Instead, we'll give you a few more quick highlights:

• Competitive approach and departure angles
• Exclusive Geyser Blue paint option
• Matte-finish alloy wheels
• Extra-wide rear gate opening to access 69.1 cubic feet of max cargo area

Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

Of all the models in the new Subaru inventory, the Crosstrek Wilderness is among the most versatile. It excellently balances power and everyday usability with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 182 horsepower – just like the Forester Wilderness – and 178 pound-feet of torque. That's two additional pound-feet than the Forester Wilderness.

As with the other Subaru Wilderness models we've covered, the Crosstrek Wilderness benefits from the Subaru brand's exclusive Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive System and X-Mode to enhance handling over various types of terrain and while driving in challenging weather conditions. This handling gets even more enhanced with a range of the same features we've covered, like:

• Dual-function X-MODE
• Front skid plate
• Off-road wheels
• All-terrain tires

Like the Subaru Outback Wilderness, the Crosstrek Wilderness can tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds,¹ which is an excellent amount for bringing along small watercraft or a small camper. Need to bring a little more gear on your next adventure? The Crosstrek Wilderness gets standard roof rails that can sustain up to 700 pounds of weight – perfect for bicycles, kayaks, a canoe, or a rooftop tent that makes your camping trip even easier to embark on.

On the outside, this new Subaru Wilderness SUV had an anti-glare hood to reduce distractions and crisp hexagonal-style LED fog lights to keep the road ahead much clearer.

On the inside, the Crosstrek Wilderness has water-repellent upholstery that stands up against the test of debris, sand, mud, and all kinds of other messes. The center display screen measures 11.6 inches and can be seamlessly connected to your smartphone to help you navigate to your destination – no matter what that destination looks like.

Before we wrap up: There's so much more to love about the Crosstrek Wilderness. Here are a few:

• Assembled in the United States
• Appealing low-speed climbing (38-degree grade maximum)
• Exclusive Geyser Blue paint option
• Ample roof rail tie-down points

Adventure is Waiting With a Subaru Wilderness

Legendary engineering, serious off-road capabilities, and serious attention to detail – what else could a weekend warrior or expeditioner possibly require from their all-terrain SUV? And the three 2025 Subaru Wilderness variants have all of it. Although they may have different appointments and essentials, they're all fine-tuned for the trail. We invite you to our Subaru dealer in Peoria, AZ, to get your firsthand look at the model that best aligns with your brand of nature-loving experience-seeking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about the Subaru Wilderness?

Subaru Wilderness editions are special due to their off-road-centric engineering. These models prioritize capability, typically featuring an off-road suspension, all-terrain tires, higher ground clearance, and more exclusive badging than the other models in their respective lineups. We encourage you to feel the precise handling of the Subaru Wilderness models with a test drive at Peoria Subaru.

What is the difference between an Outback and an Outback Wilderness?

The main difference between the Subaru Outback and the Outback Wilderness is that the Wilderness edition is crafted to tackle off-road conditions with ease. For example, the Outback Wilderness gets a boosted ground clearance of 9.5 inches, while other Subaru Outback models get an 8.7-inch undercarriage ride height. The Subaru Outback Wilderness also benefits from off-road wheels, all-terrain tires, and a full-size spare.

Will there be a 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness?

At the time of this writing in August of 2025, the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness has been announced and can be reserved. When the day comes for the model to roll into dealerships nationwide, we want you to be at the top of the list to bring one home. Contact our specialists today to get on the list to be notified when you can bring home the upcoming 2026 edition.

¹Maximum towing capacity varies by trim level. Trailer brakes may be needed. See your retailer for details.

²Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/SUBARU/OUTBACK%252520WILDERNESS/SW/AWD