A bold new SUV shape, the comfort you love, and the capability to take the scenic route. Meet the redesigned Outback — ready for everyday life and your next big adventure.
Think midsize adventure SUV: a taller, more upright design, useful cargo room, standard all-wheel drive, and capability for everyday adventures.
The redesigned 2026 Outback leans into its SUV identity with a taller, boxier silhouette and a more upright cabin. It keeps the all-wheel-drive confidence and everyday comfort that made the Outback a favorite.
It's especially good for people who drive a lot, carry dogs or outdoor gear, take road trips, or simply want more usable cargo length without jumping into a three-row SUV.
Depending on trim, you'll find naturally aspirated and turbocharged powertrains, comfort-focused options, and the more adventure-oriented Wilderness.
Comfortable, useful cargo space and built for long days behind the wheel.
A long cargo floor makes it easy to dedicate the back to your furry passengers.
Ground clearance and AWD without requiring a huge vehicle.
Still easy to drive, park and live with Monday through Friday.
Quite a bit, actually. The 2026 Outback starts a new generation with a bold, upright SUV design, updated technology, a redesigned interior, and even more useful cargo space.
A new standard multimedia display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A standard digital instrument display puts vehicle information directly in front of the driver.
Up to 80.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume gives the redesigned Outback even more room to work with.
The taller, boxier body and upright profile give this generation a distinctly SUV look and feel.
Touring and Touring XT add Hands-Free Assist for compatible divided highways.
Subaru's latest driver-assistance technology continues as a major part of the Outback package.
Six trims sounds like a lot. It's actually pretty easy once you separate them by what you care about.
The starting point — and honestly, plenty of Outback for a lot of people.
Meagan says: Start here before convincing yourself you need every button. 😂
More comfort and premium features without jumping to the turbo engine.
Meagan says: A really good middle ground if comfort matters more than horsepower.
The naturally aspirated Outback for the “give me the nice stuff” person.
Meagan says: You want the fancy Outback, but don't really care about having the turbo.
This is the one that looks at the dirt road and says, “yeah, we're going down there.”
Meagan says: My pick if you're actually buying the Outback for the adventure part. 🏕️
Limited comfort plus the engine that makes the Outback feel considerably more enthusiastic.
Meagan says: This is where I'd look if your sentence starts with, “Yeah, but I want the turbo...”
The “I want the nice one AND the fast one” version of the Outback.
Meagan says: You weren't really shopping. You were checking boxes. 😂
Standard Subaru all-wheel drive designed to continuously send power where it's useful.
Subaru's driver-assistance technology, including features designed to help with braking and following distance.
Helps coordinate vehicle systems when traction gets tricky.
Easy access to compatible smartphone features through the vehicle's multimedia system.
One of the Outback's biggest strengths isn't just volume — it's the long, usable cargo floor.
Available for buyers who want a more rugged version of the Outback.
The numbers customers usually want — organized so you can find the answer fast.
Specifications can vary by trim and configuration. Always verify the current vehicle's published specifications before towing or purchase.
Both have upright SUV styling. The Outback is longer and offers a different mix of cargo space, comfort, and capability.
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