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Peak adventure.
With its daring new style, improved capability, and upgraded safety, the all-new 2026 Outback Wilderness forges a bold new path. Its 9.5 inches of ground clearance and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive are both enhanced with new standard electronically adjustable dampers. Inside the spacious, comfortable interior, there are advanced upgrades like a new standard 12.1-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology
is augmented with improved sensors and new features that add extra protection to the most adventurous Outback yet.
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9.5 Inches of Ground Clearance with New Electronically Controlled Dampers
With an elevated ground clearance of 9.5 inches and standard front underbody protection, you can take the Outback Wilderness off-road into rougher terrain. New for 2026, the Outback Wilderness features electronically controlled dampers for improved traction and ride comfort. The unique front and rear bumpers have been designed for improved approach and departure angles so you can easily clear larger obstacles. The dual-function X-MODE® has also been retuned with settings for snow, dirt, deep snow, and mud that allow additional wheel slip to power through adverse conditions.
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Adventurous and Versatile
Standard Direct-Injection Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® Engine and Revised Gearing
The Outback Wilderness off-road SUV features a standard 260-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine that delivers 277 pound-feet of torque and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity
. The drivetrain features revised transmission gearing and an increased final drive ratio for improved low-speed climbing — up to a 40% grade.
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The standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system in the Outback Wilderness is designed to optimize traction in rain, snow, on rough 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.
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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 fuel economy up to 27 MPG
and over 480 miles of driving range , the 2026 Outback Wilderness delivers competitive fuel efficiency. 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 Wilderness will keep taking you farther year after year.
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Adventurous and Versatile
Off-Road Wheels with All-Terrain Tires and Full-Size Spare
Standard 17-inch matte black-finish alloy wheels and Bridgestone Dueler™ all-terrain tires provide improved performance in even the toughest trail conditions. A full-size spare is hidden below the cargo area for extra peace of mind when you’re out on the trail.
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Drive on the Wild Side
The Outback Wilderness gets even bolder for 2026 with more rugged style, an upright new body architecture, aggressive new grille, extended protective cladding, and striking new headlights. Available Geyser Blue paint — exclusive to Wilderness family vehicles — and Anodized Copper-finish accents create an adventurous look unlike anything else on the road or trail.
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Outback Wilderness Exterior
Heavy-Duty Roof Rails for SUV Camping
It’s the perfect vehicle for your next SUV camping trip, with newly upgraded reinforced roof rails that feature Anodized Copper-finish accents and are able to support 800 pounds of static load or even a roof tent
so you can quickly turn the Outback Wilderness into your comfortable expedition base camp.
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Exterior
Anti-Glare Hood Design
The Outback Wilderness features a unique matte black hood decal to help reduce glare.
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A Connected Refuge in the Wilderness
Wherever you roam in the all-new 2026 Outback Wilderness, you can count on staying comfortable and safe in its spacious, modern interior. The cabin is set off with Wilderness badging and Anodized Copper-finish accents and features durable StarTex® upholstery with contrast stitching, all-weather floor mats, a new digital instrument cluster, and a stunning new 12.1-inch touchscreen. A heated steering wheel helps take the chill out of cold weather, while newly available Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery and ventilated front seats add premium comfort. And with USB-A and USB-C input and charging ports, you can keep all your devices charged and connected in the backcountry.
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Outback Wilderness Interior
StarTex® Upholstery
The Outback Wilderness isn’t just rugged on the outside. The interior is protected with durable StarTex® upholstery featuring a textured geometric design.
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Outback Wilderness Interior
Power Rear Gate and Fold-Down Rear Seating
A standard power rear gate makes it easy to load all your adventure gear and features an integrated exterior gear rest. An LED cargo lamp helps you unpack or set up camp after sunset. Get the flexibility to create even more cargo space with 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks that feature protective seat-back material to stand up to wear and tear from passengers, pets, and gear.
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Outback Wilderness Interior
Subaru Multimedia System with New Standard 12.1-Inch Touchscreen
The 2026 Outback Wilderness features a Subaru Multimedia System with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
, which lets you view and control your navigation, music, podcasts, and other content and apps without needing to plug in your smartphone. An all-new 12.1-inch touchscreen is standard for intuitive control of your entertainment and navigation. Wireless Bluetooth® pairing and hands-free smartphone operation allow for safe and easy connection to your favorite apps and content.
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Outback Wilderness Interior
Harman Kardon® Premium Audio
The 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.
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The 2026 Outback Wilderness 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. Automatic Emergency Steering can help you avoid a collision by providing automatic steering and pre-collision braking support if it determines there’s enough space to intervene
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Automatic Pre-Collision Braking
helps avoid or reduce frontal impacts by alerting you and applying full braking force in emergency situations. Pre-Collision Throttle Management can reduce the power from the engine to help minimize the possible impact force and frontal impact damage. Previous model shown.
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Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
adds extra convenience and safety on every trip. Just choose the distance you want to keep from the car in front of you and it can take some of the stress out of everyday driving by helping with steering, braking, and throttle control while maintaining a safe distance ahead. Limited shown.
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Safe and Connected
All-Around Awareness Technologies
The 2026 Outback Wilderness 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 . Limited shown.
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Safe and Connected
MySubaru Connected Services
MySubaru Connected Services
offers an array of features to help keep you and your Outback Wilderness safe whether you're in your vehicle, at your computer, or on your smartphone. Advanced Automatic Collision Notification will alert an operator in the event of an accident and SOS Emergency Assistance can get you roadside help at the push of a button. Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Outback Wilderness is always ready and comfortable. MySubaru Personal Assistant can help you with tasks like navigation, restaurant reservations, and scheduling service appointments all with the click of a button in your vehicle.
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Safe and Connected
Subaru DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System
The 2026 Outback Wilderness 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
. Working with our award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, the DriverFocus system is like having an attentive co-pilot along for the ride, available to give a helpful alert if a driver becomes distracted or drowsy . For added convenience, DriverFocus can also recognize up to five different drivers and remember their preferences, including seat position, climate control settings, and outside mirror position.
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Safe and Connected
Crash Protection for Every Passenger
The 2026 Outback Wilderness 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 Wilderness 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.
