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Update The Next-Generation Subaru Outback, It’s Delayed Until 2026

When will Subaru launch the next-generation Subaru Outback? I thought the new midsize SUV was coming as a 2025 model, but new information tells us it's still another year away.

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The sixth-generation Subaru Outback rolled off the assembly line in July 2019. With Subaru's current five-year life cycle, that would mean the seventh-generation Outback would be a 2025 model, right? Not so fast. 

Now, the Outback will not be redesigned until the 2026 model year.

Subaru has delayed the next-generation Outback launch until the 2026 model year. So, I would say it's another year away from making its dealer launch when customers can buy one.  

2026 Subaru OutbackSubaru has a new life cycle for its most popular SUVs. 

Previously, they received a five-year remodel from the ground up. Still, like the Subaru Forester, which had a model change in 2019, the next-generation Forester arrives in the 2025 model year. That's now a six-year life cycle. 

This new information comes from Subaru insider Alex Prestigiacomo, who works at Bachman Subaru in Louisville, Kentucky. So, true to form, from what I've seen Subaru do in the past, I would say the 2025 Subaru Outback will get few if any, new changes.

2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Here is what I say to Subaru Outback buyers now. 

1. The 2025 Subaru Outback will see few changes. If you are waiting for it, there are better value moves than waiting for this one. The 2025 Outback will get a slight price increase and no upgrades over the 2024 models. 

2. Subaru of America is offering special financing now for all 2024 Outback trim levels. If you've been on the fence about buying one, now could be the best time to buy the rugged outdoor-themed Outback Wilderness trim level. 

The Outback Wilderness is the hot trim level. When will Subaru launch the next-generation Outback Wilderness? 

3. The next generation Outback Wilderness could be two years away as a 2027 model. Subaru chose to wait one extra year to upgrade the Forester Wilderness, which will now be a 2026 model year. They will do the same with the Outback Wilderness. 

When will Subaru launch a new Outback Hybrid?

4. The Outback Hybrid is also on the drawing board. The seventh-generation Outback will get a new Hybrid trim level, but like the Forester Hybrid, it will also arrive one year after the next-generation 2026 Outback. So, the Outback Hybrid will make its reveal sometime in early 2027.  

This is the latest information regarding the next-generation Subaru Outback. I'll keep you updated with any new information.

Until then, visit torquenews.com/subaru regularly and bookmark the page for my latest updates.

What about you? Are you waiting for the next-generation Outback? Let us know in the comments below.

Thanks for reading, everyone. I hope you enjoyed the 2026 Subaru Outback story. See you tomorrow for my latest Subaru Report.

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I am Denis Flierl, a 12-year Torque News senior writer with 20+ years of Subaru and automotive journalism experience. I enjoy bringing you, the Subaru fans and customers, the most up-to-date Subaru news, reviews, and new model information. You'll find the latest Subaru stories on the Subaru page. Follow me on my The Dirty Subaru website, Dirty Subaru blog, SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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