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 standard Outback Premium is focused on daily practicality and comfort, whereas the Wilderness-equipped Outbacks are all about those offroad trails. Essentially, the Wilderness trim is for the more adventurous souls and it adds X-Mode, additional ground clearance, offroad cladding and all-terrain tyres.
When is the new Subaru Outback coming to South Africa?
The 7th-generation Subaru Outback is confirmed to launch later in 2026 and the Japanese brand has confirmed that it will come standard with the new 5-year/105 000 km maintenance plan as well as 5-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty. Customers have the option to extend the plan out to 7-year/150 000 km.
More information, local specifications and pricing will be confirmed closer to the launch date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the Subaru Outback in South Africa?
As of April 2026, the Subaru Outback range starts at R839,000 for the 2.5i Field ES. The flagship 2.4 XT turbo variant is priced at approximately R999,000.
What engine options are available for the Outback?
The South African lineup includes two Boxer engines: a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated engine producing 138 kW and 245 Nm, and a more powerful 2.4-litre turbocharged engine delivering 183 kW and 350 Nm.
What is the fuel consumption of the Subaru Outback?
The 2.5-litre models have a claimed combined fuel consumption of 7.3 L/100 km, while the high-performance 2.4 XT turbo model averages around 9.0 L/100 km.
What warranty and maintenance plan comes with the Outback?
Subaru South Africa provides a 5-year/150,000 km warranty and a 3-year/75,000 km maintenance plan as standard, with options to extend the maintenance cover further.
What are the key safety features in the new Outback?
The Outback is equipped with EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keep Assist. It also features a Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and 213 mm of ground clearance for off-road safety.
David Taylor
Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.
