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2026 Subaru Outback: Performance & Driving
Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.
Performance
published performance-related specifications for 2026 Subaru Outback include Limited 180 hp 178 lb-ft AWD cvt, Limited XT 260 hp 277 lb-ft AWD cvt, Premium 180 hp 178 lb-ft AWD cvt, Touring 180 hp 178 lb-ft AWD cvt, Touring XT 260 hp 277 lb-ft AWD cvt, and Wilderness 260 hp 277 lb-ft AWD cvt. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The governed output figures to compare are Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Limited XT ICE AWD cvt 260 hp 277 lb-ft, Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Touring ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft, Touring XT ICE AWD cvt 260 hp 277 lb-ft, and Wilderness ICE AWD cvt 260 hp 277 lb-ft. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Subaru Outback version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Documented details
- Limited ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft
- Limited XT ICE AWD cvt 260 hp 277 lb-ft
- Premium ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft
- Touring ICE AWD cvt 180 hp 178 lb-ft
- Touring XT ICE AWD cvt 260 hp 277 lb-ft
- Wilderness ICE AWD cvt 260 hp 277 lb-ft
Questions about Performance & Driving
What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Subaru Outback?
The documented engine output by version is Limited: 180 hp, 178 lb-ft, Limited XT: 260 hp, 277 lb-ft, Premium: 180 hp, 178 lb-ft, Touring: 180 hp, 178 lb-ft, and Touring XT: 260 hp, 277 lb-ft. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.
Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.