10 Reasons The 2026 Subaru Outback Is Car of The Year

35 thoughts on “10 Reasons The 2026 Subaru Outback Is Car of The Year”

1. Respected Shari,
   2 questions.
   1) Cargo space more than Honda CRV Hybrid?
   2) Cabin sound, engine sound, road noise less than Honda CRV Hybrid?

2. I’ll never own another Subaru.

3. Ugliest car I’ve seen this year. Having owned 3 outbacks, I just bought a Toyota crown Signia. Maybe a few thousand more, but it’s a Toyota!

4. Unfortunately Subaru put the trashy tablet into their new Forester, who does that?! Unfortunately that is a deal killer until they update it with the unit that's in the outback.

5. Outback and Forester front overhang increases with each iteration, it’s not only looks out proportion, functional not good for approach angle. Don’t know what’s blocking Subaru engineers doing better than this.

6. Great review!! Look like a fantastic car but can’t over the looks. I might be in the minority but not impressed by its looks at all

7. It's only a matter of time before this car is sold with the Toyota Hybrid system.

8. They need to loose the gear shifter, and gain electronic shift on the steering column! Like mercedes.

9. I really hope they would make a hybrid for EU market

10. what is up with car manufacturer still using piano black plasic interior in 2026?

11. Brother please can you do a most reliable SUV 2026 that's not Honda or Toyota please I'm car shopping for my growing family

12. Hopefully for 2027, they will offer a hybrid version and revised front end. Still enjoying my 2013 Outback with no major problems.

13. You can see the Toyota influences by the ugly front ends.The interiors on the last series outback had a better dash layout,including the position of the info system.The center console looks cheap.

14. We purchased the 26 Outback in the premium trim in December 2025 and have found it to be one of the most comfortable vehicles we have ever owned. The premium trim has the features we wanted, including heated seats, power rear door and even a spare tire which I missed in our Honda hybrid model. It does not include a moon roof which we never used and did not want. This is our first Subaru and must say the built quality is a step above the competition. Regarding fuel economy we are averaging 31 mpg which I will take all day long.

15. I won’t consider any car that’s not a hybrid. Also don’t like the dash.

16. So the Outback is no longer a station wagon ???
    But an SUV ..

17. Bought Touring XT last week. Fantastic. Had 2016 limited with the 2.5 engine, not Turbo. The car es very quiet and comfortable. I did test drive in Limited 2.5 and in Touring xt. I got the Turbo not so much for power, but is much quieter unless you punch it. Very little wind noise…i think because of double pane windows. Really like the camera views.

18. It's a copy-cat RAV4, yuck

19. I’ve seen after market accessory modules to install in order to bypass auto start/stop for i believe toyo highlander.. wondering if anything after market could work to bypass annoying pesky button 🤔

20. Finally, a car reviewer who does an excellent job at presenting solid information that helps car buyers make informed decisions. Well done and thank you!

21. Car of the year, come on !!! This car is really awfull, have the same old thirsty 2,5l engine with its CVT and have no hybridation which is not acceptable in 2026.

22. Over 50 K for an XT touring . No way would I buy this .

23. When they go hybrid , will they still have a spare ?

24. turbo, first thing to fail. cvt will fail next.

25. Made in Japan..❤..I am sold.

26. Hybrid?

27. Bought it after trying the Crosstrek. Only regret, I probably should have got the XT, coz I miss the HP which my RX 350 gave.

28. Bought an XT Touring for me and a Premium for my daughter on New Years Eve. Never owned or drove a Subaru until the test drive. Was also shopping the Honda CRV, Toyota RAV 4 and Mazda CX5. I fell in love with this car on the test drive. So did my daughter. Extremely comfortable inside, drives like a dream and is so fun to drive. I am telling others I may never want another car. I don’t think you could do better for the price. This video hit all the points from the great tech to the enormous space in the trunk. The only thing I would want is a panoramic sunroof.

29. Bought one today. I'm a drive until it dies type, so I'll report back in 10-15 years

30. NOOOO CVT!

31. I traded in my 2022 Mercedes GLC 300 for a 2026 Outback Touring XT and I have no regrets what so ever! The Subaru drives even smoother and just as quiet as the Mercedes and the Tech is so much simpler and all the latest safety features are included. I agree that this Outback is the car of the year! Thanks for your review!

32. I have car including color he is testing, put 4500 miles on it, love it, best one yet, I have had 5 OB

33. you forgot to tell us how much they pay you

34. Hybrid would be awesome!

35. That thing is so ugly my eyes hurt. Loved the previous Outback look, and what the hell it that?!. It looks like a child made it from Lego bricks!.
    Before you buy this cocroach wait for more off-road tests. The new Forester fails spectacularly, like it wasn't an AWD car at all.

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