Subaru has been moving quickly to expand its electric SUV lineup, with the Trailseeker and Uncharted joining the Solterra at dealerships this year. Now comes the next step: a three-row family SUV called the Getaway, which made its debut at the 2026 New York auto show.
The Getaway rides on the same platform as the recently revealed Toyota Highlander EV and shares much of its styling and interior architecture with that vehicle. One key difference: while Toyota offers the Highlander EV in single- and dual-motor configurations, the Subaru is exclusively dual-motor with standard all-wheel drive. The Getaway's 420 horsepower also beats the AWD Highlander EV, which produces 338 horsepower.
Viewed from the side, the Getaway is nearly indistinguishable from the Highlander EV — the two share body panels and most exterior components. Subaru differentiates the Getaway with its own front end design incorporating an illuminated logo, unique headlights, a roof rack with a ladder-style design, and a full-width light bar across the rear liftgate interrupted by an illuminated SUBARU wordmark.
Initial deliveries will all feature a 96-kWh battery pack, which Subaru expects to deliver more than 300 miles of range. A standard-range variant with a smaller 77-kWh pack and dual-motor all-wheel drive will join the lineup later, though range figures for that configuration haven't been provided yet — we anticipate it will fall notably short of the long-range version. A standard NACS port enables access to the Tesla Supercharger network, and on a 150-kW DC fast charger, the battery can go from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes.
Beyond performance numbers, buyers shopping for a three-row EV SUV will want to know how it lives with families. The Getaway's interior space is comparable to established competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9. The dashboard features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 14.0-inch center touchscreen.
Three trim levels will be offered at launch. The entry-level Premium comes with faux-leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, 19-inch wheels, and second-row captain's chairs for a six-passenger layout. The mid-level Limited adds 20-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, heated second- and third-row seats, and swaps in a bench seat to seat seven; captain's chairs remain available optionally. The range-topping Touring comes with second-row captain's chairs, nappa leather upholstery, a Harman Kardon audio system, a panoramic sunroof, and an available two-tone exterior finish. All trims are equipped with standard driver-assistance technology including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist.
We haven't had the chance to drive the Getaway yet, but we did spend time with it in person. Build quality looks strong throughout, the front seats feel supportive, and the high seating position and commanding forward view give the Getaway more of a truck-like character than Subaru's smaller models.
Consistent with the brand's identity, the Getaway has been engineered with light off-road use in mind. Ground clearance measures 8.3 inches, and Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud drive modes are included. An off-road cruise control system branded as Grip Control is also available. Towing capacity is rated at 3500 pounds — sufficient for a small boat or compact trailer, though range should be expected to suffer considerably while doing so.
The 2027 Getaway is scheduled to arrive at Subaru dealerships in late 2026, with the standard-range version following in the first half of 2027. Pricing has yet to be announced, but we expect a starting figure in the mid-$50,000 range, putting it in direct competition with the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9.
