Is the Wilderness trim still available in the 2026 Subaru Outback?
Yes, the seventh-generation Subaru Outback continues to offer a Wilderness variant. While all Outback models can venture beyond paved roads, the Wilderness trim elevates its adventure-ready capability to new heights. Notable additions include:
- Raised suspension (9.5 inches of ground clearance
- Larger bumpers and fender flares, protective body cladding
- Skid plates
- Advanced Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive with a revised final drive ratio
- Dual-function X-MODE traction management system
- 17-inch matte-black alloy wheels
- Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tires
- Fixed ladder-type roof rack (700-pound stationary load limit - 220 pounds while moving)
- StarTex® water-repellent upholstery
- Wildernessâ„¢ copper trim accents
What new tech and safety features are included in the 2026 Subaru Outback?
For its seventh-gen redesign, the 2026 Subaru Outback replaces the old 7-inch and 11-inch display options with a new 12.1-inch touchscreen as standard across the lineup. The infotainment system includes better processing hardware and new Google-based operating software, ensuring a more responsive experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto enable convenient access to smartphone features like hands-free calls and messages, music, maps and navigation, streaming media, and more without extra cable clutter.
The 2026 Subaru Outback also comes standard with a new 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with multiple display modes, making it easier to monitor important driving information while remaining focused on the road.
Subaru has also introduced a few new technologies to the 2026 Outback's suite of advanced driver aids. Notable additions include Front Cross-Traffic Braking, Emergency Stop Assist, and a Vibrating Haptic Steering Wheel. Available driver-assistance upgrades include Pre-Curve Speed Control, Highway Active Lane Change Assist, Highway Automatic Resume Assist, and driver-supported Highway Hands Free Assist up to 85 mph.
