OUTBACK
Subaru unveiled the redesigned seventh-generation 2026 Outback at this major auto show in April 2025.
What is the New York International Auto Show?
This is the approximate electric driving range in kilometers (km) for the 2026 Canadian Solterra on a full charge
What is 450 km?
This engine size, previously an option, is expected to be standard on all 2026 Canadian Crosstrek trims, replacing the 2.0L
What is the 2.5-litre engine?
The name "Subaru" is the Japanese word for this celestial object, also featured in the company's logo.
What is the Pleiades star cluster?
This is the year Subaru vehicles first rolled onto Canadian dealership lots, marking a major milestone for the brand in Canada, says Subaru Canada.
What is 1978?
This is the new approximate starting MSRP in Canadian dollars for the entry-level Touring trim of the 2026 Outback.
What is $40,895 CAD?
This Japanese automaker co-developed the Solterra on the e-TNGA platform.
Who is Toyota?
This new powertrain option for the 2026 model is badged as the "e-BOXER" in Canada and other markets outside the US.
What is the hybrid engine/powertrain?
This type of engine, known for its horizontally opposed pistons, is used exclusively in Subaru vehicles.
What is the Boxer engine (or flat-four engine)?
Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), took this Japanese word for "Pleiades" (a star cluster) and "unite" as its name, symbolizing the merger of five companies, according to CarParts.com.
What is "Subaru"?
This specific off-road-focused trim level features increased ground clearance and a more rugged design.
The 2026 model's horsepower has been increased to this amount, a 57% jump over the previous version.
What is 338 hp?
The 2026 Crosstrek maintains this amount of ground clearance in millimeters, contributing to its off-road capability.
What is 220 mm (or 8.7 inches)?
key safety and performance feature that is standard on most Subaru models sold in Canada.
What is Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive?
This quirky, small Subaru trucklet with rear-facing jump seats in the bed was a popular sight on Canadian roads in the '80s and early '90s, a fun fact from a 0-60 Times quiz.
What is the BRAT (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter)?
This type of engine, found in the higher XT , produces 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
This new type of charging port, compatible with a major US network, is included for the 2026 model year.
What is a NACS (North American Charging Standard) port (or Tesla-style hookup)?
A new safety feature, Emergency Stop-Assist, is part of the updated EyeSight system on the 2026 model.
What is Emergency Stop-Assist?
Due to a change in sourcing strategy driven by cross-border tariffs, this popular model's Canadian-spec version will now be built in Japan instead of the U.S.
What is the Outback?
Subaru's Canadian tagline emphasizes safety, reliability, and capability, a core value reflected in their "Love Promise," as seen on the Subaru Canada website.
What is "Love. It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru"?
A notable interior update for 2026 is the reintroduction of these types of controls for the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system, a change from previous models.
What are physical controls?
The 2026 Canadian Solterra receives a slightly larger battery capacity of 77 kWh, compared to the 74 kWh version offered in this country.
What is the United States?
The new hybrid model boasts a combined horsepower rating of approximately this much.
What is 194 horsepower?
The company that holds a 20% stake in Subaru, but allows Subaru to operate as an independent entity.
Who is Toyota (Motor Corp.)?
While many Subarus are Japanese-built for Canada, this iconic rally-bred compact car, famous for its turbocharged engine and available all-wheel drive (AWD), became a cult hit and a symbol of performance for Canadian enthusiasts, notes Rally Subaru.
What is the Impreza (especially the WRX/STI)?