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2026 Outback

Subaru's all-wheel-drive Outback, redesigned for 2026 with a new look, a new cabin and Canadian pricing from $40,895 MSRP, according to Subaru Canada. A research reference built around the questions Outback shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The 2026 Outback is the seventh generation of Subaru's rugged wagon, marking the model's 30th year. It keeps similar proportions but is about 51 mm (2 in) taller and boxier, with more room for passengers and cargo, a redesigned interior and physical climate controls. Every Canadian Outback has Symmetrical Full-Time all-wheel drive and a CVT. The Touring uses a 180 hp 2.5-litre engine; the Limited XT, Wilderness and Premier XT use a 260 hp 2.4-litre turbo. Canadian pricing runs from $40,895 to $51,195 MSRP. Prices and equipment come from Subaru Canada; fuel ratings from Natural Resources Canada; space figures from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes, converted to metric.

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Zack and Andrea on the Outback.

Their review of the all-new 2026 Outback.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, November 22, 2025, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian Outback lineup.

Canadian MSRP as published by Subaru Canada. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 24, 2026

2026 Subaru Outback trim comparison

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QuestionTouring2.5L$40,895Limited XT, Premier XT2.4L turboFrom $48,195Wilderness2.4L turbo, off-road focus$49,195
PriceTrims and MSRPSubaru Canada pricing.Touring $40,895Limited XT $48,195
Premier XT $51,195		Wilderness $49,195
PowertrainEngine2.5L BOXER four-cylinder, CVT2.4L turbocharged BOXER four-cylinder, CVT
OutputSubaru Canada and MotorMouth review notes.180 hp, 178 lb-ft260 hp, 277 lb-ft
DriveSymmetrical Full-Time AWD with X-MODESymmetrical Full-Time AWD with X-MODESymmetrical Full-Time AWD, dual-function X-MODE, electronically controlled dampers
Fuel consumptionNatural Resources Canada ratings, 2026 model year.9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) city, 7.5 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway, 8.5 L/100 km (28 mpg US) combined11.0 L/100 km (21 mpg US) city, 8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg US) highway, 9.7 L/100 km (24 mpg US) combined11.3 L/100 km (21 mpg US) city, 8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US) highway, 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg US) combined
TowingSubaru Canada and MotorMouth review notes.2,700 lb (1,225 kg)3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
PracticalityGround clearanceSubaru Canada; Wilderness from MotorMouth review notes.220 mm (8.7 in)241 mm (9.5 in)
LegroomMotorMouth review notes.Front 1,092 mm (43 in), rear 1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Cargo spaceMotorMouth review notes.980 L (34.6 cu ft) behind the rear seat, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) overall
Wheels18-inch alloy19-inch alloy17-inch alloy with all-terrain tires
TechnologyScreens12.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, standard
Standard on allWireless phone charger, hands-free power liftgate, power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, high-capacity roof rails, Side/Rear Vehicle Detection, Emergency Stop Assist
Trim highlightsBlack all-weather soft-touch seats, six-speaker audio, DriverFocusLimited XT: leather, heated rear seats, 8-way power passenger seat, navigation, 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio
Premier XT adds Nappa leather with ventilated front seats and front radar		Rugged cladding and copper accents, aluminum skid plate, all-weather interior, heated rear seats, 360-degree camera, navigation
WarrantyMotorMouth review notes.3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Touring $40,895
Trims and MSRPTouring $40,895
Engine2.5L BOXER four-cylinder, CVT
Output180 hp, 178 lb-ft
DriveSymmetrical Full-Time AWD with X-MODE
Fuel consumption9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) city, 7.5 L/100 km (31 mpg US) highway, 8.5 L/100 km (28 mpg US) combined
Towing2,700 lb (1,225 kg)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 in)
LegroomFront 1,092 mm (43 in), rear 1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Cargo space980 L (34.6 cu ft) behind the rear seat, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) overall
Wheels18-inch alloy
Screens12.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, standard
Standard on allWireless phone charger, hands-free power liftgate, power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, high-capacity roof rails, Side/Rear Vehicle Detection, Emergency Stop Assist
Trim highlightsBlack all-weather soft-touch seats, six-speaker audio, DriverFocus
Warranty3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Limited XT, Premier XT From $48,195
Trims and MSRPLimited XT $48,195
Premier XT $51,195
Engine2.4L turbocharged BOXER four-cylinder, CVT
Output260 hp, 277 lb-ft
DriveSymmetrical Full-Time AWD with X-MODE
Fuel consumption11.0 L/100 km (21 mpg US) city, 8.3 L/100 km (28 mpg US) highway, 9.7 L/100 km (24 mpg US) combined
Towing3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 in)
LegroomFront 1,092 mm (43 in), rear 1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Cargo space980 L (34.6 cu ft) behind the rear seat, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) overall
Wheels19-inch alloy
Screens12.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, standard
Standard on allWireless phone charger, hands-free power liftgate, power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, high-capacity roof rails, Side/Rear Vehicle Detection, Emergency Stop Assist
Trim highlightsLimited XT: leather, heated rear seats, 8-way power passenger seat, navigation, 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio
Premier XT adds Nappa leather with ventilated front seats and front radar
Warranty3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Wilderness $49,195
Trims and MSRPWilderness $49,195
Engine2.4L turbocharged BOXER four-cylinder, CVT
Output260 hp, 277 lb-ft
DriveSymmetrical Full-Time AWD, dual-function X-MODE, electronically controlled dampers
Fuel consumption11.3 L/100 km (21 mpg US) city, 8.8 L/100 km (27 mpg US) highway, 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg US) combined
Towing3,500 lb (1,588 kg)
Ground clearance241 mm (9.5 in)
LegroomFront 1,092 mm (43 in), rear 1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Cargo space980 L (34.6 cu ft) behind the rear seat, 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) overall
Wheels17-inch alloy with all-terrain tires
Screens12.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, standard
Standard on allWireless phone charger, hands-free power liftgate, power sunroof, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, high-capacity roof rails, Side/Rear Vehicle Detection, Emergency Stop Assist
Trim highlightsRugged cladding and copper accents, aluminum skid plate, all-weather interior, heated rear seats, 360-degree camera, navigation
Warranty3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Outback shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 2,380 comments on MotorMouth's Outback videos, including the Trailseeker review posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What do you think of the new look?

Styling is by far the biggest theme, raised in 799 comments. The new Outback has vertical headlamps, a textured lower front fascia for scratch resistance, wider roof pillars, new rear lights and SUBARU spelled out across the back. It is about 51 mm (2 in) taller and boxier than before, which Zack and Andrea note adds interior and cargo room while keeping the Outback's practicality. A viewer who saw it after the review wrote: "Zack was right. The looks of the new Outback have grown on me."

Take this to your test drive

See it in person and in daylight, and compare the Wilderness cladding with the Touring and Premier XT.

02

How does it drive?

Engine and power come up in 320 comments. Subaru improved ride quality and quietness, mounted new low-fatigue seats directly to the chassis, and gave the Outback a version of the WRX steering rack for a more direct feel. The Touring's 2.5-litre makes 180 hp; the turbo 2.4-litre on every other trim makes 260 hp and 277 lb-ft. A current Outback owner who test drove the new one wrote: "WOW. I was surprised how much quieter it was compared to mine. The second biggest improvement was the handling."

Take this to your test drive

Drive the Touring and a turbo trim back to back on a highway on-ramp, and listen for road noise on rough pavement.

03

Is there a hybrid or electric Outback?

Hybrid and electric power come up in 387 comments. The 2026 Outback is offered in Canada with gas engines only. For shoppers who want an electric Subaru wagon-style SUV, Zack and Andrea called the all-electric Trailseeker the closest EV to an Outback; Subaru Canada prices the 2027 Trailseeker from $49,995 MSRP.

Take this to your test drive

If you are weighing gas against electric, test drive both and compare running costs on your own daily distance.

04

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 335 comments. Subaru Canada prices the 2026 Outback at $40,895 for the Touring, $48,195 for the Limited XT, $49,195 for the Wilderness and $51,195 for the Premier XT. The lineup was streamlined for 2026, with the Touring now the entry trim.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and decide early whether you want the turbo, since it comes on every trim above the Touring.

05

What tech comes with it?

Interior and tech come up in 357 comments. Every 2026 Outback has a 12.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a new calm mode, a wireless charger and a hands-free power liftgate. Climate controls are back on dedicated buttons and knobs, and the door pockets hold 32-ounce bottles. One viewer liked the new screen position: "The new Outback looks so much better in person than on video. I was surprised with how much I liked its look as I walked around it and sat in it. Also, the infotainment screen is more eye-level, which makes it safer to follow Waze, etc."

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone, try the climate knobs and the calm mode on the driver display, and ask the dealer to walk you through EyeSight.

06

How does it handle winter and rough roads?

All-wheel drive and winter driving come up in 129 comments. Every Outback has Symmetrical Full-Time AWD and X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, and ground clearance is 220 mm (8.7 in). The Wilderness rises to 241 mm (9.5 in) with improved approach and departure angles, adaptive dampers, an aluminum skid plate and all-terrain tires.

Take this to your test drive

Budget for winter tires, and if you go off pavement, ask the dealer to show you X-MODE and Hill Descent Control.

07

Is it big enough for my family?

Space, cargo and rear seats come up in 100 comments. MotorMouth's notes list 1,092 mm (43 in) of front legroom and 1,003 mm (39.5 in) in the rear. Cargo space is 980 L (34.6 cu ft) behind the rear seat and 2,280 L (80.5 cu ft) overall, both larger than the outgoing model. A protective cargo tray and tonneau cover are standard.

Take this to your test drive

Bring your usual cargo, car seats or sports gear, and fold the rear seat to check the load floor.

08

Can it tow, and how much fuel does it use?

Fuel economy comes up in 100 comments and towing in 60. The Touring can tow 2,700 lb (1,225 kg) and the turbo trims 3,500 lb (1,588 kg). The roof can hold an 800 lb (363 kg) static load and 220 lb (100 kg) while driving. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2.5-litre at 8.5 L/100 km (28 mpg US) combined and the 2.4-litre turbo at 9.7 L/100 km (24 mpg US) combined, or 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg US) for the Wilderness.

Take this to your test drive

Bring the weight of your trailer or roof gear, and reset the trip computer on your test drive to see fuel use on your own route.

Source ledger

Show the work.

Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 Outback (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Driving impressions, design changes, height compared with the outgoing model, turbo torque, Wilderness ground clearance, legroom, cargo space, roof load, towing, calm mode, door pockets and warranty.
  2. Subaru Canada, 2026 Outback pricing, October 2025 Canadian trims and MSRP, engines and output, towing, ground clearance, standard and trim equipment.
  3. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel Consumption Ratings, 2026 model year City, highway and combined fuel consumption for the 2.5L, 2.4L turbo and Wilderness.
  4. Subaru Canada, 2027 Trailseeker pricing, August 6, 2026 Starting MSRP of the 2027 Trailseeker.
  5. MotorMouth audience research 2,380 comments on MotorMouth's Outback videos, including the Trailseeker review posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 24, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Outback and lightly cleaned for readability.

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