2026 Subaru Outback Review | America Loves Wagons, Just Not Wagon-Wagons...

For those in denial, Subaru still actually calls the Outback a "Station Wagon," and that's a compliment, not an insult. You see, Subaru's high-riding wagon does something most SUVs can't: it has a low roofline. That means if you actually use your CUV for outdoorsy things like kayaking, bicycling, etc. it's much easier to get those things onto and off of the roof rack. It's no wonder Subaru claims their roof rails are used more than twice as often as the competition's. For 2026 the Outback got a complete redesign with new tech, hands-free driving (coming soon) and a next-gen Wilderness trim. Here's why we don't talk about reliability much:    • The Problem With "Reliability" Scores Is G...   And resale value? Same thing:    • Resale Value: Myth vs Reality | Why It Mat...   Join this channel to get access to perks!    / @aautobuyersguide   Support on Patreon: patreon.com/autobuyersguide Buy Merch! http://aoamerch.com The Pod:    / autobuyersguidepodcast   EV Buyers Guide:    / evbuyersguide   The Mountain Garden:    / themountaingarden   Follow us on Facebook: http://fb.me/theautobuyersguide/ 0:00 - Introduction 1:22 - How big is it? 3:06 - Engine & transmission 5:47 - Seat comfort 8:47 - Child seats & cargo 9:40 - Interior 16:00 - 0-60, braking, handling 19:39 - Pricing & comparisons 26:40 - Conclusion