2026 Subaru Outback
Touring XT AWD
What the Touring XT adds over the Premium (+$13,000)
| Spec | Premium | Touring XT |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3741 lbs | 3982 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3741 lbs | 3982 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cc | 2387 cc |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (BOXER); aluminum cylinder block and cylinder heads | DOHC 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (BOXER); aluminum cylinder block and heads; turbocharger and intercooler |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,995 | $47,995 |
| Tire size | 225/60R18 100H | 225/55R19 99H |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 17-inch Alloy Wheel Full-Size Spare (Wilderness), 8-way Power Front Passenger Seat, Electronically Controlled Damper System, Front Center Console Wireless Charger, Front Seats: Ventilated, HVAC: Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater, Power Moonroof, Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers, Smart Rear-View Mirror: Auto-Dimming Compass Mirror w/ HomeLink® Thin Frame, Steering Wheel: Heated Partial, Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia Navigation System, Surround View Monitor, Tailpipe: Dual / Single Outlets, Upholstery: Java Brown or Slate Black Nappa Leather-Trimmed Perforated, Wilderness: All-Weather Floor Mats w/ Subaru Wilderness Logo, X-MODE® Dual-Mode System (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud) with Hill Descent Control
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 315 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 34.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 146.9 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | MySubaru Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 67.5 in |
| Overall length | 191.7 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2387 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (BOXER); aluminum cylinder block and heads; turbocharger and intercooler |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 260 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.5 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $47,995 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.4 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted rack-and-pinion (dual-pinion) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.2 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/55R19 99H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | cvt |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3982 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3982 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) System
- Surround View Monitor
- Front Passenger Seat Cushion Airbag
- Front Seat Side Pelvis / Torso Airbags
- Rear-Vision Camera w/ Washer
- Side Curtain Airbags w/ Roll Over Sensor
- Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
- Trailer Stability Assist
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
- Blind-Spot Warning (BSW)/Rear Cross Traffic Warning (RCTW)
- Brake Override System
- Driver's Side Knee Airbag
- DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System (Driver Monitoring System)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution System (EBD)
- Electronic Controlled Power Assisted Brake System
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Traction Control (TCS)
- EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology: Emergency Stop Assist with Safe Lane Selection, Highway Hands-Free Assist, Highway Hands-Free Pre-Curve Speed Control, Highway Hands-Free Active Lane Change Assist, Highway Hands-Free Automatic Resume Assist
- EyeSight® System Gen 4 with Wide Angle Mono Camera, Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control w/ Lane Centering, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Steering, Emergency Stop Assist, Front and Side Alert Assist, Front Cross Traffic Braking, Acceleration Override Assist
- Haptic Steering Wheel Alerts
- Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Incline Start Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Engine Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Automatic Wheel Pressure Display
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- Steering Wheel: Hands-Free Phone Switches / Voice Command Talk Switch
- Front Center Console Wireless Charger
- Harman Kardon® speaker system
- MySubaru Connected Services Companion (5-year trial included) with SOS Emergency Assistance, Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Vehicle Condition Check, and more
- MySubaru Connected Services Companion+ (subscription required) with Remote Engine Start with Climate Control, Remote Lock & Unlock, Remote Horn & Lights, and more
- Steering Wheel Paddle-Shift Controls
- Steering Wheel: Audio Control Switches
- Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia Navigation System
- Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia System (with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, SiriusXM® with 360L, HD Radio®, Bluetooth®)
Convenience4 std · 0 opt
- Keyless Access with Push-Button Start
- Auto-Up / Auto-Down All Windows w/ Anti-Pinch Protection
- PIN Code Access
- Power Rear Gate w/ Automatic Close & Height Memory
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- HVAC: Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Physical Switch Controls
- HVAC: Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- 8-way Power Front Passenger Seat
- Front Seats: Ventilated
- Heated Front Seats
- Rear Seatback: 60/40 Split Fold-Down
- Heated Rear Seat: Outboard Seat Positions
- 10-Way Power Driver's Seat (includes 2-way Power Lumbar Support)
- 12-Way Power Driver's Seat with lumbar support and adjustable thigh support
- Upholstery: Java Brown or Slate Black Nappa Leather-Trimmed Perforated
- Upholstery: StarTex® water-repellent (black with black stitching or copper stitching on Wilderness)
- Rear Seat Armrest w/ Dual Cup Holders
Interior9 std · 0 opt
- Steering Wheel: Heated Partial
- Smart Rear-View Mirror: Auto-Dimming Compass Mirror w/ HomeLink® Thin Frame
- 12.3-inch High Grade Digital Gauge Meter w/ Color LCD Display
- Steering Wheel: Leather-Wrapped
- Visor Vanity Mirror: Dual-Illuminated
- Wilderness: All-Weather Floor Mats w/ Subaru Wilderness Logo
- Rear View Mirror: Day / Night
- Tilt / Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats: Carpeted w/ Outback Logo on Front Mats
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
- Power Moonroof
- Headlights: LED Low Beam / LED High Beam
- 17-inch Alloy Wheel Full-Size Spare (Wilderness)
- Dark Tint Privacy Glass
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Exterior Power Mirrors with Integrated Turn Signals
- Heated Power Exterior Mirrors
- LED Fog Lights
- Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers
- Rear Bumper Trailer Hitch Cover (removable)
- Rear Window Wiper w/ Fixed Intermittent Feature & Washer
- Roof Rails: Raised Ladder Type with Crossbar Placement Measurement Markers
- Sound Insulation Windshield
- Tailpipe: Dual / Single Outlets
- Rear Roof Spoiler: Body Color w/ Black Edge & End Panels
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Auto Start-Stop
- Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) / Variable Valve Timing
- Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed Manual Shift Mode
- X-MODE® (Snow/Dirt) with Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- X-MODE® Dual-Mode System (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud) with Hill Descent Control
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Electronically Controlled Damper System
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Multi-Use Cargo Cover / Tonneau Cover
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Outback. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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How to compare cover →Common questions about the Touring XT
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Subaru Outback Touring XT?
The manufacturer lists $47,995 for the 2026 Subaru Outback Touring XT. That is $13,000 above the Premium, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Subaru Outback Touring XT add over the Premium?
Against the Premium, 16 features become standard that the Premium does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.