2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness
Entry 008 in the Garage. The design gamble that converts you by day four: 260 turbo horsepower, e-dampers, 9.5 inches of clearance, and Deep Emerald Green Pearl. Get the turbo.
Verdict // 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness
7.8/ 10
The turbo is a must. The Wilderness is a maybe.
Capability8.0
Daily livability9.0
Value6.5
Character7.0
Feel7.5
The Good
- Turbo THRUST with a CVT tuned to hide itself
- E-dampers and meaty tires make a road trip monster
- More usable trunk than the RAV4 Woodland
- Infotainment finally caught up to the decade
- Design that converts you by day four
The Bad
- $49,480 for a Subaru wagon-SUV
- EyeSight scolds you over water bottles
- No hybrid anywhere in the lineup
- Wilderness extras are wants, not needs