Subaru introduced the three-breasted suit Short vacation Overseas SUV, another electric vehicle (EV) developed jointly with Toyota, scheduled to launch in the United States in late 2026.
Unveiled at the 2026 New York Motor Show, the Getaway is Subaru’s fourth electric vehicle and a twin to the new Toyota Highlander. That means it offers up to seven seats, a range of “more than 300 miles” (482 km) and a twin-motor all-wheel drive with an output of 313 kW.
It follows Subaru’s Solterra, Trailseeker and Uncharted electric SUVs and forms the next part of the Japanese brand’s commitment to offer eight electric vehicles worldwide by 2028. It’s not yet clear whether the Getaway will follow Subaru’s three current electric vehicles and be brought to Australia.
Subaru Australia has not responded CarExperts Please comment at time of publication, although Toyota’s previous confirmation that the Highlander EV will not be sold Down Under may influence Subaru’s decision.
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At launch, the Getaway will be powered by a 95.8 kWh “high capacity, long range” lithium-ion battery, offering a claimed range of around 300 miles (482 km). Subaru says a standard model with a 77.0 kWh lithium-ion battery will join the lineup sometime in 2027.
It can be fast charged at up to 150 kW, providing a 10-80 percent charge time of 30 minutes. Interestingly, Subaru says that the Getaway’s six-element daytime running lights on the front “conveniently display charging status when connected to a charger.”
Using Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive dual-motor configuration, the Getaway will produce approximately 313 kW of power for 0-60 mph acceleration in “less than five seconds.” The brand claims it is “the most powerful production Subaru”, outperforming the 280kW Trailseeker and eclipsing the last-generation 221kW production WRX STI.
Subaru’s X-Mode dual-mode system is fitted as standard, which includes the off-road driving modes snow/dirt and deep snow/mud. Grip Control and Downhill Assist Control will also be equipped.
Neither Toyota nor Subaru have confirmed the weight of the Highlander/Getaway, although the Getaway is said to tow 3,500 pounds (1,587 kg).
However, Toyota has confirmed the Highlander’s external dimensions: 5050 mm long, 1989 mm wide and 1709 mm high, as well as a wheelbase of 3050 mm. The Getaway should be virtually identical, although it may be slightly taller due to its 210mm ride height.
These dimensions are slightly larger than the three-row Kia EV9, giving the Getaway 45.6 cubic feet (1,291 liters) of cargo volume with the third row folded flat. Kia claims 1233 liters for the Australian EV9 with the third row down.
Like the Highlander, the Getaway will be available with seven or six seats, the latter with captain’s chairs in the second row, depending on the variant. All seats have heating, while the first and second rows also have ventilation – the latter probably only if the second-row captain’s chairs are installed.
Up front there’s a 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
Depending on the equipment variant, other standard equipment also includes a panoramic sunroof and a heated steering wheel.
There are also two wireless cell phone chargers on the center console, four USB-C ports for rear passengers and customizable interior lighting. The latter can be individually adjusted, but is also tied to each of the five available driving modes.
On the outside, the Getaway features an illuminated Subaru logo on the sleek, body-colored “radiator grille,” as well as dynamic daytime running lights and special headlight washers. On the back there is a “three-dimensional illuminated SUBARU logo” and a “distinctive light signature”.
Ladder-shaped roof rails are standard on “most” trim levels, and depending on the variant, 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels are available. Flush door handles are standard for “added aerodynamic efficiency.”
Standard equipment on the Getaway range includes a full range of safety technologies, including blind spot monitoring, emergency braking, lane change assist and adaptive cruise control, while certain variants feature front cross traffic alert, intelligent parking assist and a digital rearview mirror.
Pricing will be announced closer to the model’s launch, but it’s expected to be priced higher than the Trailseeker, Subaru’s current largest electric vehicle. In the US, the Trailseeker starts at $39,995 (~A$58,000).
A comparable competitor is the Kia EV9, which starts at $54,900 (~A$79,600) in the US. That’s well below the Australian EV9’s starting price of $97,000 before on-roads, or $106,500 before on-roads for an all-wheel drive model.
It’s unclear whether the Getaway will replace Subaru’s current three-row SUV, the US-built Ascent, once it goes on sale in the US. Given that the Getaway will also be built in the US and the Toyota Highlander EV will replace the American equivalent of the Kluger, it’s possible that the Ascent’s days are numbered.
When Subaru brings the Getaway to Australia, it won’t be the first time we’ve seen that name on a car here. Most recently there was the people mover Toyota Tarago Getaway II, which went on sale locally in 2001.
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