Subaru Outback FAQs | Features, Safety, MPG & More | Joseph Subaru

Is the Subaru Outback AWD?

Yes, the new Subaru Outback offers standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD). This renowned system balances rear differentials along the center line of the Outback, giving the SUV improved traction and handling across Florence, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

What powertrains are available in the 2026 Subaru Outback?

The 2026 Outback retains its proven Subaru BOXER® powerplant for the new generation. The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Are you seeking something more potent to propel your Cincinnati commute? Outback XT and Wilderness trim levels upgrade to a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, increasing output to 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.

A Lineartronic® continuously variable automatic transmission keeps power in the ideal range to optimize responsiveness and efficiency. Like all Subaru SUVs, the 2026 Outback comes standard with the automaker's signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, providing enhanced handling and control on and off the road.

What is the Price of the Subaru Outback?

The base Subaru Outback Premium sells for $36,445, ranging to $49,445 with the top-level Touring XT trim.

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.

How Fuel Efficient is the New Subaru Outback?

Using its base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 180 horsepower, the Subaru Outback gets a combined 27 MPG, with 25 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway for efficient performance in Florence, KY, and Fort Mitchell, KY.

What is the Difference Between the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester?

Both the Subaru Outback and Subaru Forester are compact SUVs, with the Forester offering a more conventional SUV build and the Outback offering a unique wagon-inspired design. Here's a comparison of how the SUVs stack up:

Subaru Outback / Subaru Forester

• Size: crossover-style SUV / compact SUV
• Length: 192 inches / 183 inches
• Cargo Space: 80.5 cubic feet / 74 cubic feet
• Ground Clearance: up to 9.5 inches / up to 9.3 inches
• Performance: up to 260 horsepower / up to 194 horsepower

What Interior Features Are Included with the Subaru Outback?

The base Subaru Outback Premium comes with keyless entry, leather-free upholstery, power-adjustable driver's seating, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats. Optional features for higher trims include a power moonroof, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, power-adjustable front passenger seating, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ventilated front seats, and Black Nappa leather furnishing.

How Many Trims Are There for the Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback lineup consists of the Premium, Limited, Limited XT, Wilderness, Touring, and Touring XT.

What is Included with the Subaru Outback Wilderness?

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
• Wilderness™ copper trim accents