Subaru Delays Start of Production for New Three-Row Crossover Getaway
Earlier this month, news emerged about a delay in the start of production of the fully electric Toyota Highlander, which is a twin of Subaru’s new model.
Japanese brand Subaru unveiled its new three-row crossover, named Getaway, in spring 2026 at the New York Auto Show. It was expected that the US would be the primary market for this family SUV, and it would become the flagship in the local “green” lineup, following the Solterra, Uncharted, and Trailseeker. However, as it has now become known, the company has decided to postpone the start of production and, evidently, sales of the Subaru Getaway.
It is worth noting that earlier this month, information emerged that the fifth-generation Toyota Highlander, which features only fully “green” technology, would not be rolling off the assembly line on time. Recall that this SUV, primarily intended for the North American market, debuted in February 2026. It is also the twin of the Subaru Getaway.
Production of both models from the Japanese brands was planned to be set up at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant located in Kentucky (USA). The American publication Carscoops reports that Subaru has decided to postpone the start of production of the Getaway crossover. A statement from company representatives says the delay is necessary “to allow sufficient time for final refinements before launch.” Toyota had previously given a similar response.
Initially, it was planned that the new Subaru model would go into production in the fall of 2026. The company has not yet disclosed when exactly serial production of the three-row crossover will ultimately begin. However, Toyota previously noted that the delay would be at least eight weeks. The publication believes that production of the Getaway will likely still start before the end of this year.
Recall that both models are based on a modernized version of the TNGA-K platform. The Subaru Getaway features proprietary headlights with daytime running lights that indicate the charge level when connected to a station, as well as an illuminated “star” logo. The model also gets hidden door handles, 19- or 20-inch wheels, a narrow “mono-light bar,” and a rear spoiler.
The family crossover is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a wireless smartphone charging pad, heated and ventilated seats, the EyeSight driver assistance suite, a 12.3-inch virtual instrument cluster, and a 14-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. The standard layout seats seven passengers, but there is also a six-seat option with two captain’s chairs in the second row.
The Subaru Getaway debuted only with all-wheel drive; the combined output of its dual-motor setup is 426 hp, and the crossover takes less than 5 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to nearly 60 mph (96.6 km/h). It was expected that the version with the “larger” lithium-ion traction battery with a capacity of 95.8 kWh would hit the market first, offering a range of over 483 km (EPA cycle) on a single charge. A modification with the “smaller” 77 kWh battery will follow later, with details to be announced at a later date.
