2026 subaru outback news?!

[Goempie]

Originally Posted by bugatti0628

I agree, I see the forester hybrid and possibly forester wilderness being shown in Chicago. Meanwhile the brand new outback has the big stage to itself in NY in April.

2 new SUV's will be shown there

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[subySerb]

Originally Posted by Goempie

2 new SUV's will be shown there

Can we count the Forester Hybrid and Wilderness as 2 different SUV's?

[Goempie]

Originally Posted by subySerb

Can we count the Forester Hybrid and Wilderness as 2 different SUV's?

Do not know. One day wait still

[JustyWRC]

Originally Posted by subySerb

Can we count the Forester Hybrid and Wilderness as 2 different SUV's?

SOA has said they are going to market the Wilderness' as their own thing, so.......

[subySerb]

Originally Posted by JustyWRC

SOA has said they are going to market the Wilderness' as their own thing, so.......

You were right, it is Forester Wilderness and Hybrid. Interesting that Hybrid is 2025 and Wilderness is 2026 model. Wilderness actually looks better than the standard Forester.

[Snow Drift]

I'm so sick of these overly complicated plastic grilles. Why aren't they just black metal chicken wire? Grilles used to look so good, now they are grotesque.

[JustyWRC]

Originally Posted by subySerb

You were right, it is Forester Wilderness and Hybrid. Interesting that Hybrid is 2025 and Wilderness is 2026 model. Wilderness actually looks better than the standard Forester.

Wilderness comes much later in the year.

Originally Posted by Snow Drift

I'm so sick of these overly complicated plastic grilles. Why aren't they just black metal chicken wire? Grilles used to look so good, now they are grotesque.

I won't argue the current look; but, was never a fan of the chicken wire/mesh grills. THAT looked boring and lazy to me.

[Russ_G93]

Mannn... this baby screams (Give me at least 220hp..)

[Brahmzy]

This baby screams somebody please paint my bumper!

[JRodrigues]

So, Outback will no longer be sold in Japan?? Or is it just the name Legacy Outback?

[subySerb]

Originally Posted by JRodrigues

So, Outback will no longer be sold in Japan?? Or is it just the name Legacy Outback?

The new upcoming Outback will probably be too big for Japan. They already have the smaller WRX based wagon Levorg and its lifted version called Layback.

[JustyWRC]

Originally Posted by JRodrigues

So, Outback will no longer be sold in Japan?? Or is it just the name Legacy Outback?

They did call it the Lancaster at one point. Maybe bring back that name?

Originally Posted by subySerb

The new upcoming Outback will probably be too big for Japan. They already have the smaller WRX based wagon Levorg and its lifted version called Layback.

It's only getting taller. But, it will be interesting to see if they care to have it.

[subySerb]

Originally Posted by JustyWRC

They did call it the Lancaster at one point. Maybe bring back that name?







It's only getting taller. But, it will be interesting to see if they care to have it.

Do you think that Subaru would sell the Layback here once Outback becomes more like an SUV?

[Snow Drift]

Originally Posted by subySerb

Do you think that Subaru would sell the Layback here once Outback becomes more like an SUV?

No one (besides us) wants a wagon. So, no.

[Suisse]

New material:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Subaru_Outb...igan/#lightbox

[Russ_G93]

Its all I can think of when I see that Rectangle lmao

[WRX4US]

Originally Posted by Russ_G93

Its all I can think of when I see that Rectangle lmao

Come on, that was over 40 years ago.
I see this:

https://www.bing.com/images/search?v...t=0&ajaxserp=0

https://www.audiusa.com/en/models/a6...2025/overview/

https://www.bing.com/images/search?v...t=0&ajaxserp=0

[chanomatik]

Yeah it's crazy that wagons became uncool to most US buyers because they couldn't reconcile with the negative aspects of their childhoods from the 70's and 80's. Now it's cool to want a relatively less practical CUV/SUV.*

*I will admit that loading a newborn into a taller vehicle and having a more commanding view of the road are bonuses, along with the ability to haphazardly run over curbs.

[deanstevenson]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Yeah it's crazy that wagons became uncool to most US buyers because they couldn't reconcile with the negative aspects of their childhoods from the 70's and 80's. Now it's cool to want a relatively less practical CUV/SUV.*

*I will admit that loading a newborn into a taller vehicle and having a more commanding view of the road are bonuses, along with the ability to haphazardly run over curbs.

We went from a VW TDI Sportwagen to a RAV4 and like you, I've noted those benefits as well. While the RAV4 doesn't handle quite as well, it's been a great substitute with better reliability.

But you can bet your a$$ I'd buy a Levorg day one if they brought it to the US.

[SCRAPPYDO]

I adored my Audi Allroad. I only wish I could have afford the A6 version instead of the poverty spec A4 version I had.

[JustyWRC]

It's going to be interesting to me how this site takes the new look. The first tease I saw a year and a half ago had me worried. But, when I saw it last summer, I decided to buy one within 20 seconds of seeing it. Buuutttt, my likes and this site's rarely coincide.

[bugatti0628]

Originally Posted by JustyWRC

It's going to be interesting to me how this site takes the new look. The first tease I saw a year and a half ago had me worried. But, when I saw it last summer, I decided to buy one within 20 seconds of seeing it. Buuutttt, my likes and this site's rarely coincide.

well the NY auto is in April, we will see it for ourselves soon enough. Can't wait for specs and new features being added to it

[JustyWRC]

Originally Posted by bugatti0628

well the NY auto is in April, we will see it for ourselves soon enough. Can't wait for specs and new features being added to it

I'm just as anxious. I'm REALLY hoping the hybrid will be available right away. If it isn't, I might just have to get one anyway. I need a car. My 2006 Forester is great. But ooollllldddddd. And squeaky. And rattley. And loud. And small. Over 200K on the original clutch(still feels fine). I am ready!!!!!

[bugatti0628]

Originally Posted by JustyWRC

I'm just as anxious. I'm REALLY hoping the hybrid will be available right away. If it isn't, I might just have to get one anyway. I need a car. My 2006 Forester is great. But ooollllldddddd. And squeaky. And rattley. And loud. And small. Over 200K on the original clutch(still feels fine). I am ready!!!!!

if the hybrid isn't available from launch, will.you go with the turbo 4 or 2.5 NA

[JustyWRC]

Originally Posted by bugatti0628

if the hybrid isn't available from launch, will.you go with the turbo 4 or 2.5 NA

I'll have to see MPG. I'd think the turbo would be just as good as what I have; but, unless its a WRX or better, I think turbo isn't something I need or care for anymore. I've been perfectly fine trudging around in my 2006 MT Forester. The NA will likely be fine. And cheaper cause I REALLY want ventilated seats and will likely remain on the Touring model. Soooooo, save a bit of money on two fronts there. CAUSE, I want to be ready to get whatever they have plans for with an "STI". Or whatever.