Subaru fans who have been looking for a hybrid model of the company’s iconic Outback line could finally be getting their wish in the near future.
It looks like Subaru could be working on a hybrid powertrain for an upcoming Outback SUV generation, though it’s unlikely to appear until 2027. The implication comes largely from the Australian publication Drive, which recently reported from the Tokyo Motor Show that Subaru Outback product manager Toshihiro Ohya told them, «Hybrid. we are considering some power unit, but we have not decided the next power unit.»
American-based auto publication Car and Driver followed up as well, offering some reasons why a 2027 model year Outback Hybrid is probably going to happen. According to Car & Driver, Subarus, in general, are not known for good fuel economy, making a hybrid option important to buyers who value low running costs. Most of the vehicles in the Outback’s competitive set already offer a hybrid option, so it becomes a significant sales advantage to have a hybrid.
