Key Points
- Subaru reveals the 2027 Getaway, its first three-row electric SUV
- Dual-motor AWD system produces 313kW, the brand’s most powerful yet
- Launch model uses 95.8kWh battery with up to 483km range
- Fast charging supports 150kW DC and 30-minute 10–80% charging
- Australian availability remains uncertain and potentially unlikely
Subaru has revealed its newest electric vehicle, the 2027 Subaru Getaway, a large three-row SUV that will become the brand’s first fully electric seven-seater.
The model is scheduled to arrive in United States showrooms by late 2026, expanding Subaru’s growing EV lineup with a family-focused SUV capable of seating up to seven passengers.
Built as a close sibling to Toyota’s upcoming Highlander EV, the Getaway features dual electric motors and all-wheel drive, delivering a combined 313kW of power. Subaru claims this makes it the most powerful production vehicle the brand has ever produced.
Performance is expected to be strong for a large SUV, with the company claiming the Getaway can accelerate from 0–100km/h in under five seconds.
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The launch version will use a 95.8kWh lithium-ion battery, offering an estimated range of more than 300 miles (around 483km) under US EPA testing standards. Fast-charging capability of up to 150kW DC is also supported, allowing a 10–80 per cent charge in about 30 minutes.
A smaller 77kWh battery option is planned for 2027, although Subaru has yet to confirm its official driving range.
Inside, the electric SUV focuses on technology and comfort, with a large infotainment display, digital driver instrumentation and flexible seating configurations for families.
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Cabin tech and family-friendly features
Subaru has equipped the Getaway with a range of modern features aimed at large-family buyers.
The vehicle will be offered in six- or seven-seat layouts, depending on whether buyers choose a second-row bench seat or individual captain’s chairs.
Key interior highlights include:
- 14-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Dual wireless phone chargers
- Panoramic sunroof
- Power-folding third-row seats
Comfort features also expand in higher grades, including:
- Heated front, second- and third-row seats
- Ventilated front and second-row seats
- Heated steering wheel
Subaru’s latest driver assistance and safety technologies will be standard across the range, including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance.
Externally, the Getaway adopts its own styling compared with the Toyota model, featuring redesigned front and rear fascia along with unique wheel designs measuring 19 or 20 inches.
Subaru Getaway (2027) key specifications
| Category | Specification |
| Vehicle type | Three-row electric SUV |
| Seating | Six or seven seats |
| Drivetrain | Dual-motor all-wheel drive |
| Total power | 313kW |
| Acceleration | 0–100km/h in under 5 seconds |
| Battery (launch model) | 95.8kWh lithium-ion |
| Estimated range | Over 483km (EPA estimate) |
| DC fast charging | Up to 150kW |
| Fast-charge time | 10–80% in approx. 30 minutes |
| Future battery option | 77kWh lithium-ion |
| Infotainment | 14-inch touchscreen |
| Driver display | 12.3-inch digital cluster |
| Smartphone connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Interior tech | Dual wireless phone chargers |
| Seating configuration | 2+3+2 or 2+2+2 layout |
| Wheels | 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels |
| Safety systems | Adaptive cruise control |
| Safety systems | Autonomous emergency braking |
| Safety systems | Blind-spot monitoring |
| Safety systems | Lane-keep assist |
What this means for Australia’s EV market
Despite the global reveal, the chances of the Subaru Getaway reaching Australian showrooms appear slim for now.
The SUV’s closely related model, the Toyota Highlander EV, is currently not planned for Australia, and reports suggest the vehicle may not be produced in right-hand drive version.
For Australian buyers, the absence of this model highlights an ongoing challenge in the EV transition: the limited availability of large electric SUVs with three rows of seating.
While several brands are preparing large EV family SUVs globally, relatively few are confirmed for Australia, meaning the segment may remain under-served locally in the near term.
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