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New Subaru Outback: SA launch date confirmed
Confirmed for South Africa, Subaru SA has announced when the new, seventh-generation Outback will launch on local shores.
The seventh-generation Subaru Outback is en route to South Africa, with the Japanese automaker’s local arm confirming when the new iteration will arrive in our market. Revealed in 2025, the box-fresh Outback is available with the choice of two boxer powertrain options: 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol and 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol. The former and latter units produce 137 kW/254 N.m and 194 kW/382 N.m, respectively. Both engines are coupled with Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), which delivers power to the brand’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. The Outback features X-Mode and hill descent control. The new Outback has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2 000 kg.
The latest Outback measures 4 880 mm in length, 1 880 mm in width, and 1 715 mm in height. Compared to the outgoing, sixth generation, the new model is 20 mm longer, 25 mm wider, and 35 mm taller. The wheelbase remains unchanged, at 2 745 mm. Depending on the derivative, the new Outback boasts a ground clearance of either 220 or 240 mm.
Subaru Outback SA launch date
Subaru SA has announced the new Outback will launch in SA in December 2026.
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Confirmed for South Africa, Subaru SA has announced when the new, seventh-generation Outback will launch on local shores.
The seventh-generation Subaru Outback is en route to South Africa, with the Japanese automaker’s local arm confirming when the new iteration will arrive in our market. Revealed in 2025, the box-fresh Outback is available with the choice of two boxer powertrain options: 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol and 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol. The former and latter units produce 137 kW/254 N.m and 194 kW/382 N.m, respectively. Both engines are coupled with Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), which delivers power to the brand’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. The Outback features X-Mode and hill descent control. The new Outback has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2 000 kg.
The latest Outback measures 4 880 mm in length, 1 880 mm in width, and 1 715 mm in height. Compared to the outgoing, sixth generation, the new model is 20 mm longer, 25 mm wider, and 35 mm taller. The wheelbase remains unchanged, at 2 745 mm. Depending on the derivative, the new Outback boasts a ground clearance of either 220 or 240 mm.
Subaru Outback SA launch date
Subaru SA has announced the new Outback will launch in SA in December 2026.
New Subaru Outback: SA launch date confirmed
Confirmed for South Africa, Subaru SA has announced when the new, seventh-generation Outback will launch on local shores...
www.carmag.co.za
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New Subaru Outback Confirmed for SA Q4 2026
The 7th-generation new Subaru Outback is confirmed for launch in South Africa towards the end of this year. Here’s what you can expect.
Subaru fans can celebrate as Subaru Southern Africa has confirmed the new 7th-generation Outback will be coming to our market later this year. As a reminder, its essentially a raised spacious station wagon which has offroad capabilities. For the first time, the Wilderness trim is confirmed for our market.
The new Subaru Outback is offered with a choice of two derivatives. Kicking off the range will be the 2.5 Premium featuring a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre horizontally-opposed Boxer petrol engine. This makes 137 kW and 254 Nm. Next up is the 2.4 Wilderness with its turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine making 194 kW and 382 Nm. Both engines have Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and symmetrical all-wheel drive.
The 7th-generation new Subaru Outback is confirmed for launch in South Africa towards the end of this year. Here’s what you can expect.
Subaru fans can celebrate as Subaru Southern Africa has confirmed the new 7th-generation Outback will be coming to our market later this year. As a reminder, its essentially a raised spacious station wagon which has offroad capabilities. For the first time, the Wilderness trim is confirmed for our market.
The new Subaru Outback is offered with a choice of two derivatives. Kicking off the range will be the 2.5 Premium featuring a naturally-aspirated 2.5-litre horizontally-opposed Boxer petrol engine. This makes 137 kW and 254 Nm. Next up is the 2.4 Wilderness with its turbocharged 2.4-litre petrol engine making 194 kW and 382 Nm. Both engines have Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and symmetrical all-wheel drive.
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New Subaru Outback: South African range confirmed ahead of 2026 launch
The local new Subaru Outback lineup will comprise two derivatives, the latter including a rugged Wilderness grade, and two engine options.
Subaru South Africa has confirmed the local new Outback lineup ahead of its launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The range will comprise two derivatives, Premium and Wilderness, with the former and latter employing 2.5- and 2.4-litre flat-four petrol engines, respectively.
The opening gambit to the two-strong lineup, the Premium’s 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer powertrain produces 137 kW and 254 N.m of torque. The Wilderness variant adopts the Japanese automaker’s 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer unit, which produces a healthier 194 kW and 382 N.m. Both engines are coupled with Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard. Wilderness grade further gains an X-Mode all-wheel-drive management system.
Compared to the Premium model, the Wilderness also features more rugged exterior appointments, such as protective body cladding. The Wilderness is also fitted with all-terrain tyres.
Stepping inside, the cabin plays host to 12.3-inch digital instrumentation and 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment, replete with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring. The Outback also features Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which uses a combination of LiDAR and stereoscopic camera feeds to oversee such safety systems as adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking.
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The local new Subaru Outback lineup will comprise two derivatives, the latter including a rugged Wilderness grade, and two engine options.
Subaru South Africa has confirmed the local new Outback lineup ahead of its launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. The range will comprise two derivatives, Premium and Wilderness, with the former and latter employing 2.5- and 2.4-litre flat-four petrol engines, respectively.
The opening gambit to the two-strong lineup, the Premium’s 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer powertrain produces 137 kW and 254 N.m of torque. The Wilderness variant adopts the Japanese automaker’s 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer unit, which produces a healthier 194 kW and 382 N.m. Both engines are coupled with Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard. Wilderness grade further gains an X-Mode all-wheel-drive management system.
Compared to the Premium model, the Wilderness also features more rugged exterior appointments, such as protective body cladding. The Wilderness is also fitted with all-terrain tyres.
Stepping inside, the cabin plays host to 12.3-inch digital instrumentation and 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment, replete with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring. The Outback also features Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which uses a combination of LiDAR and stereoscopic camera feeds to oversee such safety systems as adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking.
New Subaru Outback: South African range confirmed ahead of 2026 launch
The local new Subaru Outback lineup will comprise two derivatives, the latter including a rugged Wilderness grade, and two engine options...
www.carmag.co.za
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Subaru’s new Outback headed to SA with rugged new looks and a wild streak