2026 Subaru Outback Named to Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List in Its First Year

Luxury Meets Capability: 2026 Subaru Outback Earns Spot on Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List

Subaru is raising the bar once again. The all-new 2026 Subaru Outback has been named to the prestigious 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List in its very first year on sale — a strong validation of its bold redesign and elevated interior experience.

WardsAuto judges evaluated 28 all-new, redesigned, or heavily refreshed vehicles based on aesthetics, design harmony, comfort, connectivity, infotainment, advanced safety features, and overall value. The 2026 Outback Touring and Touring XT trims stood out for their premium materials, thoughtful design, and user-friendly technology.

“The Outback Touring has the most luxurious Subaru interior I’ve ever seen,” said WardsAuto Judge Drew Winter. “The rich brown and black surfaces are beautifully textured and give a premium look. There are also high-end features such as seats that are ventilated as well as heated.”

What Makes the 2026 Outback Interior So Special?

The seventh-generation Outback features Subaru’s biggest styling updates in the model’s history, including a calmer, cleaner cabin design focused on comfort and everyday usability:

• Premium Materials: Available Java Brown or Slate Black Nappa leather-trimmed perforated upholstery with contrasting stitching
• Advanced Technology: All-new 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with faster processing
• Sustainability: Headliner made from recycled plastic bottles
• Practical Luxury: Dedicated climate control buttons/knobs, padded bottle holders that fit 32-oz bottles, and a cord-management clip
• Comfort Features: Ventilated and heated front seats (Touring), heated rear seats, 12-way power driver’s seat with lumbar and thigh support

The 2026 Outback also delivers more passenger and cargo space than ever before, offering 34.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the rear seats — 2 cubic feet more than its predecessor — along with a taller cargo area and wider load floor.

Built for Real Life

From its responsive new infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ to its hybrid navigation and cloud-based voice recognition, the 2026 Outback blends luxury with the legendary versatility Subaru owners expect.

Pricing starts at just $34,995 MSRP, with the well-equipped Touring trim beginning at $45,395 MSRP and the Touring XT (with 260-hp turbo engine) at $47,995 MSRP.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

Whether you’re commuting, car camping, or heading out on a family road trip, the 2026 Subaru Outback delivers a refined, comfortable, and tech-forward experience without sacrificing the capability that made it a flagship vehicle for nearly 30 years.

Stop by our dealership today to experience the 2026 Subaru Outback in person. Test drive the Touring or Touring XT and see why it earned a spot among the best interiors in the industry.