The 2026 Subaru Outback is a whole new vehicle. It’s two inches taller than the current Outback and has a more rugged profile, making it a midsized SUV that's larger than the Forester but smaller than the three-row Ascent. The Outback also gets an upgraded Eyesight safety system with more processing power and cameras.
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