All-New 2026 Subaru Outback – Key Highlights

The all-new seventh-generation Subaru Outback marks the SUV’s 30th anniversary.

Unveiled at the 2025 New York Auto Show, the all-new seventh-generation Subaru Outback marks the SUV’s 30th anniversary with bold styling, advanced tech, and upgraded safety features.

Design & Utility

  • Bold new exterior: Rugged look with a more upright front fascia, textured cladding, and vertical headlights.
  • Functional interior: Cleaner layout with recycled materials and improved cargo solutions.
  • More space: 34.6 cu. ft. cargo capacity (+2 cu. ft.), taller roofline, and wider load floor.
  • Enhanced roof rails: Now support 800 lbs static / 220 lbs dynamic, even laterally—for things like hammocks.

Technology

  • 12.1″ infotainment screen + 12.3″ digital instrument cluster standard on all trims.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™, cloud-based voice recognition, hybrid navigation.
  • Hard-button climate controls for ease during cold weather.

Safety & Driver Assist

  • Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Tech now includes:
    • Emergency Stop Assist w/ Safe Lane Selection (new for Subaru)
    • Hands-free highway driving up to 85 mph (certain trims)
    • New wide-angle mono camera & radar for better pedestrian/cyclist detection
    • Haptic-feedback steering alerts

Performance & Capability

  • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with X-MODE® (now selectable via steering wheel)
  • Engine options:
    • 2.5L BOXER®: 180 hp / 178 lb-ft
    • 2.4L Turbo BOXER® (XT & Wilderness): 260 hp / 277 lb-ft
  • New dual-pinion steering rack from WRX for improved handling
  • Up to 8.7″ ground clearance, standard across all trims

Trims & Availability

  • Available Trims: Premium, Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT, Wilderness
  • Launch: Late 2025, U.S.-wide
Will Hopstetter
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