​​2026 Subaru Outback is One of Wards’ 10 Best Interiors​ 

If you have not seen the new 2026 Subaru Outback, you may be missing out on what is drawing everyone’s attention – the interior.  

The enhanced quality, improved technology, and major updates to controls are earning widespread praise from customers and the automotive press. Now, it has received its first accolade from an industry leader in vehicle evaluations – WardsAuto.  

For 2026, WardsAuto named the new Outback Touring and Touring XT to their 10 Best Interiors & UX list. They’ve done so by citing the new interior styling, the improved infotainment system, and the advanced driver assistance technology that make our newest SUV the talk of the industry.  

WardsAuto compiles its lists by evaluating 28 all-new, redesigned, or heavily refreshed vehicles based on a wide variety of metrics. These metrics include aesthetics, design harmony, comfort, connectivity, infotainment, displays, advanced safety system content, and overall value.  

The 2026 Outback Touring and Touring XT are our most luxurious Subaru models ever. They have raised expectations for our customers. It starts with improved aesthetics and materials. The dashboard is more ergonomic by positioning the screens and key controls where a driver’s eyes and hands are naturally placed.  

For example, separating the climate control from the infotainment screen and providing tactile hard-button and knob controls is a huge change you will feel. The use of softer touchpoints and recycled materials in the headliner also contributes to a vastly improved cabin.  

The centerpiece of it all is the new 12.1-inch infotainment touchscreen display. Driven by a Snapdragon processor, it not only increases interactivity speed but also delivers information much more quickly and glitch-free, with cleaner graphics and fonts. You can still integrate your smartphone’s operating system through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly and seamlessly.  

The driver enjoys a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display that is colorful and responsive. You may find a cool background that makes the gauges pop more, too!  

The new cabin also offers plenty of practicality. Starting with the two-inch taller roofline, cargo space behind the rear seats has increased by two cubic feet to 34.6 cubic feet. Passengers will also enjoy more headroom. The new roofline was adjusted to take in the rear window area, creating a more squared-off space that is friendly to pets.  

Passengers will also enjoy the extra conveniences inside. There are padded cup holders that hold a 32-ounce water bottle, along with a new clip near the front passenger that helps untangle cords when plugged into the USB port.  

In all, the 2026 Outback Touring and Touring XT will make you feel comfortable, entertained, and engaged. If this sounds like your kind of SUV, contact us at Ewing Subaru of Plano to see one soon! Step inside and see for yourself why WardsAuto picked this as one of the 10 best interiors in the automotive industry.