Building on decades of adventurous engineering, the all-new 2026 Outback features new style, updated technology, and enhanced safety. The tough, upright profile, redesigned grille, and newly available 19-inch wheels may all be new but the Outback is still built around the legendary capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
Go-Everywhere Capability
The standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system in the 2026 Outback AWD midsize SUV is designed to optimize traction in snow, rain, on bad roads, or even when there’s no road at all. It constantly evaluates acceleration, braking, and cornering in real time to continuously deliver power to all four wheels. If a wheel slips, power is instantaneously transferred to the wheels that have the most grip.
With its exceptionally balanced layout, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers a solid connection with the road and an engaged, responsive drive. The entire system lies along the centerline of the vehicle, balancing weight distribution between the two sides to help provide optimal performance and control.
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With gas mileage up to 31 MPG**, the 2026 Outback is an exceptionally fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive midsize SUV. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has demonstrated its durability and low maintenance over four decades of owner-tested Subaru vehicles so you can be confident your Outback will keep taking you farther year after year.
Go-Everywhere Capability
The standard direct-injection SUBARU BOXER engine delivers 180 horsepower and impressive mileage around town with its Auto Start-Stop Technology. Paired with a Lineartronic® Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), it can reach up to 31 MPG highway**. A 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine is also available, providing 277 pound-feet of torque for extra power and exciting daily driving.
Direct-Injection SUBARU BOXER engine standard on: Premium, Limited, Touring
Direct-Injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine standard on: Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
Go-Everywhere Capability
With 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE, the Outback is an AWD midsize SUV that can take you almost anywhere. X-MODE works by optimizing the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces and Hill Descent Control gives you extra stability and confidence when descending more difficult grades.
X-MODE standard on: All trims
Go-Everywhere Capability
The 2026 Outback has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds and an available accessory trailer hitch, making it the all-wheel drive SUV that lets you bring all the bikes, kayaks, or other gear you need to make your adventures even better.
3,500 pound towing capacity standard on: Wilderness, Limited XT, Touring XT
A Connected and Safe SUV
The Outback features upgraded standard EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which acts like an extra set of eyes on the road and if need be, an extra foot on the brake. EyeSight includes a number of advanced active safety systems to protect you and your family on every drive. Newly available Hands-Free Assist
Automatic Pre-Collision Braking
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Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
A Connected and Safe SUV
The 2026 Outback features an entire suite of available SUV safety technologies to help protect you and your passengers. The standard Blind-Spot Warning system alerts you with a visual indicator on each side mirror if it senses a vehicle in your blind spots. Rear Cross-Traffic Warning helps alert you to traffic approaching from the side as you back up. With Reverse Automatic Braking, also now standard for 2026, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you
Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard on: All trims
Smart Rear-View Mirror standard on: Touring, Touring XT
A Connected and Safe SUV
MySubaru Connected Services
Standard on: All trims
A Connected and Safe SUV
The 2026 Outback features a state-of-the-art system to help reduce distracted driving for both new and experienced drivers. Each day in the United States more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to have involved a distracted driver
Standard on: All trims
A Connected and Safe SUV
The 2026 Outback is built on the Subaru Global Platform, which uses high-strength steel for enhanced crash safety, long-lasting quality, and a quieter cabin. The Outback also features eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints in every seating position, and a ring-shaped reinforcement frame as standard equipment to help provide all-around impact protection.
Outback Exterior
The all-new 2026 Outback shows off a powerful new exterior design with a bold, upright silhouette; new grille design; and newly available 19-inch wheels. Strong, angular lines flow past contoured sheet metal and protective cladding for a daring blend of modern style and tough SUV practicality.
Outback Exterior
Standard raised roof rails support up to 800 pounds of static load and provide additional versatility for equipment like kayaks, bikes, skis, and cargo carriers — even a rooftop tent
Standard on: All trims
Outback Interior
The stunning redesign of the 2026 Outback continues into its spacious, comfortable, and connected interior. The upgraded driving experience starts with a standard fully digital instrument cluster and standard 12.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen, both new for 2026. Plus, there are premium amenities available for even more style and comfort, including Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery, a power tilt/sliding moonroof, a heated steering wheel, and heated front and rear outboard seats. USB-A and USB-C input and charging ports help keep your devices connected and powered, while wireless charging is available for even more convenience.
Outback Interior
With up to 112.3 cubic feet of passenger volume and up to 80.5 cubic feet of cargo room, the 2026 Outback gives you more versatile space than Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, or Mazda CX-50<sup><subaru-disclaimer disclaimer-text="<p>Based on Experian Automotive vehicles in operation vs. total new registrations for MY2015-2024 as of December 2024.</p> " disclaimer-id="2134" disclaimer-label="2134"></subaru-disclaimer></sup>. There are convenient cargo area release levers — now standard — to make it even easier to fold the rear seats down. Loading all that cargo is a cinch with the standard Power Rear Gate, which swiftly opens remotely and lets you close and lock the entire vehicle with a single touch of the gate button.
Outback Interior
The 2026 Outback features a Subaru Multimedia System with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
12.1-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ standard on: All trims
Outback Interior
The available Harman Kardon premium audio system captures detail-rich acoustics through enhanced sound control and superior high-sound output. At the heart of the system lies a high-performance 8-channel class-D amplifier pumping out 576 equivalent watts of power. The amplifier works to efficiently distribute clean audio signals to the vehicle’s 12-speaker sound system — including a dedicated center channel speaker and subwoofer. Harman’s Clari-Fi™ Technology restores and corrects audio fidelity, resulting in musical reproduction that sounds clearer, crisper, and more dynamic.
Standard on: Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT