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Highlight: The Outback
Wilderness offers 9.5 inches of ground clearance.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $48,885 (Base Sport MSRP): $36,445
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; 4WD independent with a raised suspension system; a rear camera; a blind spot warning system; a reverse automatic braking system; a roof rail with an 800-pound load; a fullsize spare tire; and a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment: 17-inch black alloy wheels; a suspension system tuned for off-roading; dual zone automatic climate control system; 12-inch infotainment screen; a wireless charger; pseudo leather waterproof seats; keyless entry system; a power driver’s seat with lumbar support; a power rear tailgate; all-weather package; all-weather mats; heated front seats; a heated wrapped leather seats; heated rear seats; and a push button starter
Standard Audio System: Harman Kardon with HD radio and SiriusXM
Engine/Transmission/Horsepower: 2.4-liter dual overhead turbo/260-hp
Towing: 3,600 lbs
What’s New: For the 2026 model year, the Subaru Forester wears an all-new design.
Why:
AWD standard
A variety of trims
Comfortable waterproof seats
Great sound system
A freshly redesign 12-inch infotainment screen
A high-level of safety driving aids
A co-pilot assist highway driving system
Heated front (rear) seats
A brake hold feature
A power sunroof
A 360-degree camera
Wireless smartphone charging
A navigation system
An easy-to-use infotainment system
A power lockable tailgate
9.5 inches of ground clearance for off-road adventures (higher than other Outback trims)
Roof rack with an 800-pound load
All-weather mats
A larger fuel tank (than the model it replaced)
A new 18-gallon fuel tank
Nappa leather seating available
But:
A boxy, station wagon-like design
The radar-activated co-pilot steering system was overly sensitive (e.g. requiring two hands on a steering wheel)
No hybrid engine
Verdict: This year’s redesign represents the strength, ruggedness and capability of the wagon-like Subaru Outback.
The all-capable Wilderness offers almost 10-inches of ground clearance, waterproof seats, AWD and heated (front and rear) seats to tackle most climates. With its larger 18-gallon fuel tank and high-level of safety driving aids the Wilderness is truly designed to conquer harsh winter weather.
The boxy looking Outback Wilderness is a true off-road
vehicle. The newly design Outback, with its larger 18-gallon fuel tank, has a
raised suspension offers nearly 10-inch of ground clearance.
So, for those seeking to push a vehicle to the limit, the Outback Wilderness should top one’s shopping list.
Competition: Ford Bronco Sport Wilderness
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