The all-new 2026 Subaru Outback is our brand’s Lucky Seven. It’s the seventh generation of the family-favorite Outback and Subaru is driving into a whole new design ethos with more room and more off-road capability.

Long considered mostly a station wagon, this 2026 Outback has veered toward an SUV design with boxier profile and more rugged styling. The Outback was already a favorite among outdoorsy Coloradans, but the new Outback, (coming to Schomp Subaru next winter) should really appeal. It’s two inches taller – more headroom – and has 34.6 cubic feet of cargo space – better for loading and carrying stuff.

 

The 2026 Subaru Outback continues with six different trims - Premium, Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT, plus the rugged Wilderness. All will have Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and award-winning EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology.

 

Look For:

• Two BOXER® engine variants: 2.5-liter flat-four offering 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque and a 2.4-liter turbo that gets 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque (Outback XT and Wilderness).
• More comfort and quiet inside with rugged, more powerful exterior styling
• 8.7 inches of ground clearance on all versions except Wilderness with 9.5 inches.
• Upgraded X-Mode off-road software; Wilderness models have new Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings.
• New 12.1” landscape infotainment screen and 12.3” digital driver’s cluster. Back by popular demand are several physical buttons and knobs that control climate and audio.
• Additions to Eyesight® Driver Assist Technology: active lane-change assist and emergency-stop assist. XT and Touring models allow hands-free driving up to 85 mph on highways. All-new Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection takes control to pull the vehicle over and notify emergency services when driver is unresponsive.
• New standard ladder-style roof rails with 800-lb static load capacity – perfect for rooftop tents – and up to 220 lbs lateral load capacity for hanging a hammock or clothesline.

“A lot of work went into making sure existing owners recognize and love this car while potential new customers see something different and exciting in it for them,” said Nikki Riedel, Subaru’s carline planning manager for the Outback, quoted in a U.S. News “First Look” review. The writer’s impressions of the 2026 Outback: “... a square-jawed Outback SUV that enhances almost every part of a familiar experience. It has a nicer cabin featuring many clever new practicality touches, a new infotainment system and more safety features.”