The Subaru Getaway will have to wait a little longer. The Japanese brand decided to postpone the launch of its new electric SUV, which was originally planned for the end of 2026, and now aims to reach dealerships in 2027.
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The company attributes the change to last-minute adjustments. Subaru wants to complete testing and review the vehicle's operation before bringing it to a US market that has become more complicated for electric vehicles.
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There is still no definitive date for the premiere. However, different industry reports point to a delay of about eight weeks, which could push the arrival of the Getaway towards the first quarter of 2027.
A project that shares genes with Toyota
The Getaway is not an isolated Subaru project. The SUV is part of a joint strategy with Toyota to expand the offering of electric vehicles in the United States and shares a modified version of the TNGA-K EV platform.
The move also has an important consequence for both manufacturers. The Subaru and electric Toyota Highlander will be produced at the same Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, where models like the Camry and RAV4 are currently made.
Sharing facilities and technology makes it possible to reduce costs and simplify a good part of the industrial process. At the same time, any problem that appears during development can end up affecting both projects.
That seems to have happened in this case. Toyota also delayed the 2027 electric Highlander, which uses the same architecture, while necessary work is completed before entering production.
Subaru wants to differentiate itself with more power
Although both SUVs will share a technical base, Subaru does not intend to turn the Getaway into a simple brother of the Highlander. One of the most important differences will be in the traction system.
The Subaru model will arrive exclusively with its well-known Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, while the electric Highlander will offer a front-wheel drive version with a single motor and another AWD version with two motors.
Power will also be an important argument. Subaru estimates the Getaway will make about 420 horsepower, well above the 338 horsepower advertised for the all-wheel-drive Highlander.
With that configuration, the manufacturer estimates that it will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than five seconds. It is a figure that would place the SUV among the family electric alternatives with the best performance.
Two batteries to find more buyers
Autonomy will be another of the important points of the Getaway. The first version will use a battery close to 96 kWh and will offer more than 480 kilometers of travel, equivalent to about 300 miles, on a charge.
An alternative with a 77 kWh battery is expected later. This variant will have a smaller capacity and will be aimed at those who prefer to reduce the purchase price rather than seek the maximum possible autonomy.
The strategy makes sense for Subaru, which is trying to enter the larger electric SUV segment without limiting the offering to a single configuration.
An SUV designed for large families
The Getaway will also seek to compete from practicality. Subaru prepares configurations for six and seven passengers, an especially relevant feature in the United States, where large family SUVs maintain a strong presence.
Cargo space will reach 45.6 cubic feet, enough to carry luggage and other items without completely sacrificing passenger capacity.
For now, the price remains a mystery. Estimates place the Subaru Getaway between $55,000 and $62,000, although the brand has not yet confirmed how much each version will cost.
The wait, then, will be a little longer. Subaru must take advantage of these additional months to finish fine-tuning a model that will be important for its electric strategy in the United States. If everything goes as planned, the Getaway should begin to show its cards during the first quarter of 2027.
