Subaru Explains Why The 2026 Outback Isn't A Wagon Anymore
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Key Points:
- The Subaru Outback has evolved over 32 years from a lifted Legacy station wagon to a taller, boxier crossover SUV, with the seventh-generation 2026 model reflecting this significant design shift.
- Subaru conducted extensive focus group testing revealing customers appreciated the wagon's utility but desired more cargo space without major dimension changes, resulting in a design with the same wheelbase, slightly taller height, and two additional cubic feet of cargo room.
- Despite the SUV-like styling, the 2026 Outback remains compact in length and width, making it easier to maneuver, and retains much of its lifted wagon character compared to other midsize SUVs.
- Subaru aims to attract younger buyers who liked the Outback's utility but were deterred by
