Old vs New Subaru Outback (30 Years Apart) 🚙

Thirty years after the first Subaru Outback launched in Australia, the seventh-generation Outback range has arrived, offering off-road Wilderness models and presenting as a liveable alternative to large and 4WD SUVs. While technically labelled an SUV, the all-wheel drive 2026 Subaru Outback retains its familar wagon bodystyle and continues to offer the practicality demanded by Outback loyalists, with clever packaging, space, performance and off-road capability all playing to its existing strengths. In a market flooded with large family SUVs and capable 4WDs, how does the Subaru Outback compare to established rivals like the Ford Everest, Isuzu Ute MU-X and Toyota Prado? And more importantly, does the latest Outback still stand out as one of the best all-round family adventure vehicles for Australian buyers who want comfort, practicality and genuine off-road capability? Read more: https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/car-reviews/subaru/2026-subaru-outback-review.html Research and compare cars 🔎 RACV Car Match Prepare for the best with an RACV Car Loan WeMoney’s 2025 Best for Flexibility (Personal Loans) Finalist 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au/carloans R.A.C.V. Finance Limited ABN 82 004 292 291 Australian Credit Licence No. 391488. RACV Finance is subject to RACV lending criteria. Conditions, fees and charges apply. For more information: 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au 📱 Call us on 13 72 28 for general enquiries Subscribe to our newsletter: 📩 https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/subscribe.html Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/racvofficial https://www.facebook.com/racv https://www.instagram.com/racvofficial https://www.linkedin.com/company/racv #racv #racvnewsandlifestyle #racvcarmatch #carmatch #racvcarreviews