2027 Subaru Getaway revealed: There can be only two Toyota Highlander EVs

Subaru has unveiled the three-row Getaway SUV overseas, another electric vehicle (EV) developed with Toyota that’s slated to go on sale in the US in late 2026.

Revealed at the 2026 New York motor show, the Getaway is Subaru’s fourth EV and is a twin to the new Toyota Highlander. That means it offers up to seven seats, a driving range of “more than 300 miles” (482km), and a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain producing 313kW of power.

It follows Subaru’s Solterra, Trailseeker, and Uncharted electric SUVs, and forms the next part of the Japanese brand’s commitment to offering eight EVs globally by 2028. It’s not yet clear whether the Getaway will follow Subaru’s three current EVs in being brought to Australia.

Subaru Australia didn’t respond to CarExpert’s request for comment at the time of publishing, though Toyota’s previous confirmation that the Highlander EV won’t be sold Down Under may influence Subaru’s decision.

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At launch, the Getaway will be powered by a “high-capacity, long-range” 95.8kWh lithium-ion battery, providing a claimed driving range of roughly 482km. Subaru says a standard-range model with a 77.0kWh lithium-ion battery will join the lineup at some point in 2027.

It can fast-charge at up to 150kW, providing a 10-80 per cent charge time of 30 minutes. Interestingly, Subaru says the six-element daytime running lights on the front of the Getaway “conveniently indicate charging status when connected to a charger”.

With Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive dual-motor configuration, the Getaway will produce some 313kW of power for a 0-60mph time of “less than five seconds”. The brand claims it’s “the most powerful production Subaru”, pipping the 280kW Trailseeker and eclipsing the 221kW final-generation production WRX STI.

Fitted as standard is Subaru’s X-Mode dual-mode system, which incorporates Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud off-road drive modes. Grip Control and Downhill Assist Control will also be equipped.

Neither Toyota nor Subaru have confirmed the weight of the Highlander/Getaway, though the Getaway is claimed to tow 3500 pounds (1587 kg).

However, Toyota has confirmed the exterior dimensions of the Highlander, measuring 5050mm in length, 1989mm in width, and 1709mm in height, and riding on a 3050mm wheelbase. The Getaway should be practically identical, though its 210mm ride height may make it slightly taller.

Those dimensions are slightly larger than the three-row Kia EV9, providing a cargo capacity of 45.6 cubic feet (1291 litres) in the Getaway with the third row folded flat. Kia quotes 1233 litres with the third row down in the Australian EV9.

Like the Highlander, the Getaway will be available with seven or six seats, the latter with second-row captain’s chairs, depending on the variant. All seats offer heating, while the first and second rows also offer ventilation – the latter likely only with the second-row captain’s chairs fitted.

Up front is a 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.

Depending on the trim level, other standard kit also includes a panoramic sunroof and a heated steering wheel.

There are also two wireless phone chargers on the centre console, four USB-C ports for rear-seat passengers, and customisable interior ambient lighting. The latter can be customised individually, but it’s also tied to each of the five available drive modes.

Outside, the Getaway features an illuminated Subaru logo on the smooth, body-coloured front ‘grille’, as well as dynamic daytime running lights and dedicated washers for the headlights. On the back is a “three-dimensional illuminated SUBARU logo” and a “distinctive lighting signature”.

Ladder-type roof rails are standard on “most” trim levels, while 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels are available depending on the variant. Flush door handles are standard for “added aerodynamic efficiency”.

Standard across the Getaway range is a full suite of safety tech, including blind-spot monitoring, emergency stop assist, lane-change assist, and adaptive cruise control, while certain variants get front cross-traffic alert, intelligent park assist, and a digital rear-view mirror.

Pricing will be announced closer to the model’s launch, though it’s safe to expect it will be priced above the Trailseeker, Subaru’s current largest EV. In the US, the Trailseeker starts at $39,995 (~A$58,000).

A comparable rival 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 launches in the US. Given the Getaway will also be built in the US, and that the Toyota Highlander EV is set to replace America’s equivalent of the Kluger, it’s possible the Ascent’s days are numbered.

If Subaru does bring the Getaway to Australia, it won’t be the first time we’ve seen that name on a car here. Most recently was the Toyota Tarago Getaway II people mover, which went off-sale locally in 2001.

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