Seventh-gen 2026 Subaru Outback revealed

Beneath the radical seventh-gen remake and Wilderness schtick lies a familiar Outback experience that ticks plenty of boxes for traditional lovers of the breed

Australians like the Subaru Outback. It isn’t just the localised name: there’s something about the recipe that appeals to the pragmatic sensibilities of The new Outback handles Australian roads and trails well, but the lack of a sweet-spot grade and unimpressive entry powertrain leave us wanting more

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It might not have low range, diff locks or even all-terrain tyres, but Subaru Australia reckons the new Outback Wilderness is capable enough to tempt

Subaru Australia has confirmed the seventh-generation Outback will arrive in early 2026, with the long-awaited Wilderness variant leading the charge, a The Outback has been radically redesigned for its seventh generation inside and out, with more grunt and practicality – but it all comes with added cost

Subaru says the sixth-generation Outback has been a huge success for the brand in Australia and has more plans to grow the range. Speaking to Chasing Cars Off the back of the successful turbocharged models, more could be coming for the Outback in Australia

After much anticipation, Subaru Australia has confirmed to Chasing Cars that the Wilderness off-road oriented variants will be coming to local shores. High-riding Outback, Forester and Crosstrek variants on the cards to spice up the local lineup

Subaru Australia this month introduced its MY23 Outback range, lacking the aesthetic changes already seen in North American MY23 vehicles. But why? North American Subaru Outbacks feature a markedly different face to Australian ones, but we’re likely to see similar as our model year timeframes catch-up.

The Subaru Outback Wilderness has a name so suited for Australia it’s criminal this North American model hasn’t yet hit our showrooms. With specification Tougher, higher and more capable off-road, the Outback Wilderness is firmly on Subaru Australia’s radar now the turbocharged engine is in our market

Seating for up to eight, 3.5-litre petrol V6 and a version with impressive off-road chops. If only they’d make it right-hand drive.

A turbocharged engine will soon be offered in the Subaru Outback in Australia, providing some much-needed gusto for the comfortable cruiser.

The 2023 Subaru Outback facelift has updated the front end of Australia's favourite lifted wagon with new Solterra inspired cladding

Australian demands for a new Subaru Outback turbo are likely to be answered by the company in 2022, with a new turbo model to be launched

Subaru America has revealed a toughened up 2022 Subaru Outback dubbed the Wilderness with better ground clearance and tougher looks.

The new Subaru Outback can tow 2,000kg and will be offered with nappa leather and an 11.6-inch touchscreen, the brand says.

Subaru has confirmed that the new Outback wagon will skip the XT turbo petrol option offered overseas in a blow to fans.

The next Subaru Outback has been confirmed for an imminent Australian arrival, likely with two petrol AWD engines.

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