This 2026 Subaru Outback review explains why this car is no longer a mobile, low-cost station wagon that looks like an SUV. The 2026 model breaks with tradition by getting a new mid-size SUV-like body shape that, from some angles, could still be mistaken for a station wagon. However, it still retains many of the features that make Subaru unique, such as standard all-wheel drive and a flat-four-cylinder engine. The new Outback’s squared-off shape has some good points, even if it’s a shame that the sloped roof is no longer there. Subaru says that its raised and flattened roofline makes more room inside for people and things. Modernization has also been done to the cabin, giving it a cleaner look and better technology. The Outback has been around for a very long time and has undergone many changes. It’s still unclear if the new Outback’s boxy exterior will last as long as the old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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