Subaru unveils the Getaway: its new all-electric seven-seat SUV for the North American market

Subaru has just unveiled at the New York International Auto Show a new all-electric model aimed at the North American market. The new Getaway is an SUV with three rows of seats and capacity for seven occupants, due to reach North American dealerships by the end of 2026.

This new model within the Japanese manufacturer’s range shares much of its technical platform with the recently launched Toyota Highlander. Both models are based on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform, originally conceived for combustion engines and adapted to house a high-voltage battery pack, which on the new Getaway will be available in two capacities: 77 and 95.8 kWh. According to preliminary data provided by the Japanese manufacturer, the Getaway will be able to travel up to 480 kilometres on a single charge.

When recharging, the maximum power accepted by Subaru’s new SUV is 150 kW. According to the Japanese manufacturer, this is sufficient to raise the state of charge from 10 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes. This is helped by the battery temperature preconditioning system it features as standard. This new model also stands out for including as standard an NACS charging port, located on the front passenger side between the door and the wheel.

Outstanding performance on and off the track

It is important to note, however, that although the new Getaway shares many components with the Toyota model, Subaru has incorporated its own all-wheel-drive system with a maximum output of 309 kW, a figure notably higher than that of the Highlander. For the time being, Subaru has only confirmed the all-wheel-drive version, and it is unknown whether a lower-spec version with a single motor will be marketed in the future.

As for its exterior design, the Getaway catches the eye with its clean, minimalist lines. The cabin also does not go unnoticed for the level of elegance it offers, as well as the versatility of its seating configuration. The infotainment system is operated via a 14-inch touchscreen, complemented by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, similar to the one found in the Highlander.

At its presentation, Subaru did not miss the opportunity to place particular emphasis on the off-road capabilities of this new electric SUV, thanks among other features to the 21 centimetres of ground clearance it offers and its capacity to tow a trailer of up to 1,588 kilograms.

The Getaway was developed in close collaboration with Toyota. Although Subaru maintains this alliance in the electric SUV segment, the company announced at the end of 2025 that it will reduce its investment in fully electric vehicles in order to allocate more resources to the development of hybrid models. For this reason, the Japanese manufacturer will review the timelines of its future electric projects, although the current cooperation with Toyota will go ahead.