First Look at the 2026 Subaru Outback & Outback Wilderness Deep Dive by Subaru Enthusiast Owners
Get ready for adventure, Off Road Roos Community! Join us for an exclusive Off Road Roos deep dive into the all-new, seventh-generation 2026 Subaru Outback and the even more rugged 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness, revealed at the 2025 New York International Auto Show!
Celebrating 30 years of the iconic Outback, Subaru is pushing the boundaries again with bold new styling, upgraded technology, and enhanced capability across the lineup.
What’s New in the 2026 Subaru Outback?
- Bold Exterior: A stronger, broader front presence with vertically placed headlights, a more upright fascia, and a boxier profile emphasize durability and function.
- Modern Interior: Experience a clean design featuring an all-new 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster. Enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ standard. Climate controls now feature dedicated buttons.
- Enhanced Comfort & Space: Enjoy a quieter cabin, more headroom, low-fatigue seats, and increased cargo capacity (now 34.6 cu. ft.). Roof rails now feature measurement markers and side load capacity.
- Advanced Safety: The latest EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology includes features like hands-free highway driving up to 85 mph (with supervision), Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection, and Pre-Curve Speed Control on select trims.
- Performance: Comes standard with a revised 2.5L BOXER engine (180 hp) or an available 2.4L Turbo BOXER engine (260 hp) on XT models. Features standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and enhanced X-MODE®.
- Availability: Arriving late 2025.
Explore the All-New 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness:
- Ultimate Capability: Builds on the Outback with 9.5 inches of ground clearance, upgraded suspension with new electronically controlled dampers, and standard all-terrain tires.
- Rugged Design: Features exclusive Wilderness styling with matte black accents, enforced underbody protection, hexagonal LED fog lights, and anodized copper-finish details.
- Trail-Ready Performance: Powered by the standard 2.4L Turbo BOXER engine (260 hp), paired with a tuned CVT, X-MODE® Dual Mode System, and revised AWD. Offers enhanced approach (20°), departure (22.5°), and breakover angles (21.2°).
- Durable Interior: Features water-resistant StarTex® upholstery (Nappa leather available) and exclusive copper accents. Includes standard utility hooks and a versatile, recycled multipurpose cargo cover.
- Tech & Towing: Standard 12.1-inch Multimedia Plus system and an available upgraded trailer hitch for its 3,500-lb towing capacity.
- Availability: Arriving early 2026.
Watch our full Off Road Roos walkthrough for all the details on the design, features, technology, and capability of the exciting new 2026 Subaru Outback and Outback Wilderness!
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Disclaimer: Information based on Subaru of America, Inc. press releases dated April 16, 2025. Features, specifications, and availability subject to change. Pricing to be announced later.