Subaru Outback Wilderness Review: So Good You'll Forget How Bad It Looks

The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness blends a more rugged, adventure-ready look with updated technology, positioning itself as an alternative for families who want capability without sacrificing daily usability. The redesign arrives with a more upright, squared shape, including raised roof geometry and a driving stance supported by increased ground clearance. Subaru adds an extra 0.8 inches of clearance for a total of 9.5 inches on the Wilderness. Inside, the layout pivots from a vertically oriented center stack to a 12.1-inch horizontal touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, while keeping physical controls for climate features. The review also highlights faster boot performance and wireless Apple CarPlay.