2026 Subaru Outback
- Vehicle: 5-door, 5-seat, crossover SUV
- Dimensions: 191.7" L x 74.0” W x 67.5” H, 108.1” wheelbase
- Cargo area (behind 2nd/1st rows): 34.6/80.5 cu.-ft.
- Engine: 2.5L F-4 or turbocharged 2.4L F-4
- Power: 2.5L: 180 hp 178 lb.-ft.; turbocharged 2.4L: 260 hp 277 lb.-ft.
- Transmission/Driven wheels: continuously variable transmission (CVT)/all-wheel-drive (AWD)
- MPG: 2.5L– 25 city/31 hwy/27 comb.; turbocharged 2.4L- 21 city/29 hwy/24 comb .
- MSRP: $36,445 (includes $1,450 destination charge), $46,210 (as tested)
Pros
- Much quieter than before — cabin well-isolated from both road and wind noise
- Ample space and comfort for adults in the second row
- Beefy, 800-pound static load roof rack comes standard
- Clever, multipurpose cargo cover comes standard
Cons
- CVT needs a big boot of throttle in some seemingly unnecessary off-road situations
- New styling is an acquired taste
- Split headlight design looks awkward
- Fuel economy figures a bit underwhelming for its class
