First Drive: 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness

The transformation of the Subaru Outback from wagon to SUV is complete. While the wagon was a perfectly capable off-road machine, the new Outback gets a boxier exterior (possibly an homage to the boxer engine) and Wilderness-trim level-first platform upgrade. During a recent drive program in Northern California, I had the opportunity to test the increased capability of the vehicle firsthand.