Subaru Outback 2026 review Australia: High-riding wagon becomes real SUV to tempt family car buyers

CarsGuide automotive journalist Byron Mathioudakis reviews the boxier, higher-riding 2026 Subaru Outback large SUV line-up for Australian new-car buyers. This video covers the full range, including grades, pricing and where each variant sits in the market. Key areas include exterior and interior design changes, cabin layout and material quality, infotainment and safety tech, and how Subaru’s EyeSight safety system stacks up in everyday use. The review also looks closely at practicality. That includes rear seat space, boot capacity, towing ability and family friendly features. Powertrain options, Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive system and on-road driving impressions are assessed, along with ride comfort, refinement and ease of use in urban and highway conditions. Finally, value is put into context against key rivals such as Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-80 and Kia Sorento. Ownership factors, standard equipment and overall positioning are discussed to show where the 2026 Subaru Outback fits in the large SUV segment. #Subaru #Outback #Review -- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Pricing and features 02:18 Design 04:59 Practicality 07:37 Under the bonnet 08:30 Driving 12:33 Efficiency 13:26 Safety 13:56 Ownership 14:21 Verdict -- Read Byron's full review: https://bit.ly/4twbw8e Check out our Subaru Outback hub: https://bit.ly/4tFeqrf Find more SUVs: https://bit.ly/4csUz8E Visit our family guide: https://bit.ly/4chTlNF -- CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: https://www.carsguide.com.au Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/carsguide Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carsguide.australia Follow our TikTok profile: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsguide.com.au Follow our Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/carsguideaus Follow our X profile: https://www.x.com/CarsGuide Follow our Threads profile: https://www.threads.net/@carsguideaus Follow our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carsguide-com-au