Crosstrek
Compact Crossover SUV- Seats
- 5
- Cargo
- 54.7 cu ft
- Tow
- 1,500 lb
- MPG
- 26–29 mpg
01The decision
How to pick the right Subaru SUV for your week.
The right Subaru comes down to four questions: how many seats you fill on a normal Sunday, how often you leave paved roads, how often you tow, and whether you charge at home.
| If your primary use is… | The right Subaru | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single commuter, Henderson-to-Strip, occasional weekend trailhead | Crosstrek | Lowest MSRP, 26–29 mpg, 8.7-in clearance, 54.7-cu-ft cargo |
| Family of 4–5, school runs + Costco + Mt Charleston weekends | Forester or Forester Hybrid | Tall roofline, easy car-seat install, 74.4 cu ft cargo, hybrid for valley stop-and-go |
| Couple plus dog, Zion plus Death Valley road trips | Outback or Outback Wilderness | Long-haul comfort, 80.5 cu ft cargo, 3,500-lb tow on XT/Wilderness |
| Three-row needs, multi-gen household, towing 5,000 lb | Ascent | Only three-row in lineup, 5,000-lb tow rating, 75.6 cu ft cargo |
| Daily EV driver, home-charging, Las Vegas commute radius | Solterra | Subaru-engineered EV, dual-motor AWD, X-Mode for unpaved access |
Source: Model fits paired by the Subaru of Las Vegas sales team based on daily floor conversations with valley buyers. Cargo, towing, MPG and clearance specs from the official 2026 Subaru lineup documentation and EPA fueleconomy.gov.
A common pattern: if you came in thinking Crosstrek, the Outback's redesigned cargo space often changes the conversation. If you came in for an Ascent, sometimes the Forester ends up being the right size once you decide the third row isn't a daily need.
Want a deeper read on Symmetrical AWD? See our Subaru Symmetrical AWD explained guide.
02The lineup
The 2026 Subaru SUV lineup, at a glance.
Five nameplates: Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Ascent, Solterra. Every gas Subaru SUV has Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive standard — not a reactive system that waits for slip — plus EyeSight driver-assist and the Lineartronic CVT. The Solterra is dual-motor AWD by EV-platform design. Wilderness trims (Outback, Forester, Crosstrek) add lifted suspension, X-Mode with dual off-road settings, reinforced underbody cladding, and a re-tuned throttle map.
The lineup runs from the subcompact Crosstrek up to the three-row Ascent. If the trim you want isn't on the lot, ask us — most are factory-orderable.
What every gas Subaru ships with
Every 2026 gas Subaru SUV ships with Symmetrical AWD and EyeSight Driver Assist standard, not as an upgrade package. The MySubaru Companion connected-services plan, available on 2026 and newer models, comes with a five-year complimentary trial. The Solterra runs dual-motor AWD by EV-platform design.
Three models, the Outback, Forester, and Ascent, carry the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the highest safety rating IIHS gives.
Warranty coverage is 3 years / 36,000 miles for the new-vehicle warranty and 5 years / 60,000 miles for the powertrain. The Solterra adds an 8-year / 100,000-mile EV battery warranty with 70% capacity retention guaranteed. Subaru Added Security is available through us if you want extended powertrain protection past the factory terms.
| Model | Body style | Seating | Cargo (cu ft, max) | Drivetrain | Towing | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek | Compact Crossover SUV | 5 | 54.7 | 2.5L Boxer + Sym. AWD | 1,500 lb | 26–29 mpg |
| Forester | Compact SUV | 5 | 74.4 | 2.5L Boxer or Hybrid + Sym. AWD | 1,500–3,500 lb | 26–35 mpg |
| Outback | Midsize SUV | 5 | 80.5 | 2.5L Boxer or 2.4L turbo + Sym. AWD | 2,700–3,500 lb | 23–27 mpg |
| Ascent | 3-row Midsize SUV | 7 or 8 | 75.6 | 2.4L turbo Boxer + Sym. AWD | 5,000 lb | 21–22 mpg |
| Solterra | All-electric SUV | 5 | 63.5 | Dual-motor AWD (electric) | Not US-rated for towing | 120 MPGe |
Source: Seats, cargo (cu ft), AWD type, tow rating and combined MPG from official Subaru product specs at subaru.com and MPG figures verified against EPA fueleconomy.gov (2026 model year).
Forester
Compact SUV- Seats
- 5
- Cargo
- 74.4 cu ft
- Tow
- 1.5–3.5k lb
- MPG
- 26–35 mpg
Most cargo
Outback
Midsize SUV- Seats
- 5
- Cargo
- 80.5 cu ft
- Tow
- 2.7–3.5k lb
- MPG
- 23–27 mpg
Most seats & tow
Ascent
3-row Midsize SUV- Seats
- 7 or 8
- Cargo
- 75.6 cu ft
- Tow
- 5,000 lb
- MPG
- 21–22 mpg
Solterra
All-electric SUV- Seats
- 5
- Cargo
- 63.5 cu ft
- Tow
- Not rated
- Range
- 288 mi
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2026 SUBARU SUV LINEUP · SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS
03The Outback
2026 Subaru Outback. The capable all-rounder.
If you haul gear to trailheads, load the dog and the cooler most weekends, and want the most ground clearance without going full off-roader, the Outback usually comes up first. It's the longest-running nameplate in the lineup, redesigned for 2026 as a midsize SUV, with up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance on the Outback Wilderness.
The Outback Wilderness clears 9.5 inches per Subaru, meaningfully higher than a Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V on the trail-rated side. Most non-Wilderness trims use the 2.5L Boxer (180 hp, 27 combined mpg). The XT and Wilderness trims get the 2.4L turbo: 260 hp, 24 combined mpg, 3,500 lb towing.
2026 SUBARU OUTBACK · SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS
Why Las Vegas Outback owners choose this model
The Wilderness trim was engineered for unpaved access roads: Lee Canyon, Mt Charleston trailheads, anything off the NV-157 corridor. The 2.4-turbo comes with a re-tuned Lineartronic CVT for better off-road throttle response, and X-MODE (Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud) handles traction on loose desert surfaces automatically. If your week is I-215 commuting plus weekend trail runs, the Wilderness was built for exactly that.
180 hp
2.5L Boxer base engine
260 hp
2.4L turbo, XT & Wilderness
80.5 cu ft
Max cargo, seats folded
3,500 lb
Tow rating, XT & Wilderness
Trim ladder
2026 trims: Premium, Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT, Wilderness. See current Outback inventory: browse Outback inventory → · Full 2026 Outback buyer's guide for Las Vegas.
04The Forester
2026 Subaru Forester. The family pick.
If you want the easiest Subaru to live with day to day — upright cabin, simple to park, easy to load kids and groceries — the Forester is what most families land on. It's also where a lot of first-time Subaru buyers start.
Taller, more upright body than the Outback, 8.7-inch ground clearance, up to 74.4 cu ft cargo. The gas trims run the 2.5L Boxer for 26–29 MPG combined EPA-estimated. The Forester Hybrid (broader 2026 trim availability) pairs the same Boxer with electric motors for 35 MPG combined — the highest combined mpg in the gas-AWD Subaru lineup.
2026 SUBARU FORESTER WILDERNESS · SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS
Why Las Vegas families choose the Forester
Vertical second-row entry (squared roofline, wide rear-door opening) makes child-seat installation faster than competitors with sloped rooflines. EyeSight is standard across all trims; Limited and Touring add DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation, which uses a driver-facing camera to detect drowsiness and alert before attention lapses. The Forester Hybrid's regenerative braking handles the I-15-to-Charleston-Boulevard stop-and-go better than a non-hybrid CUV.
180 hp
2.5L Boxer base engine
35 mpg
Forester Hybrid combined
74.4 cu ft
Max cargo, seats folded
3,500 lb
Tow rating, Wilderness
Trim ladder (2026): Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring, Wilderness, Hybrid.
Shop Forester: browse Forester inventory →
05The Crosstrek
2026 Subaru Crosstrek. Lifted, compact, lowest MSRP.
If you're shopping for a first car, a solo commuter, or just the easiest Subaru to park — at the lowest starting MSRP — the Crosstrek is the place to start. It's the smallest SUV in the lineup, and the one most buyers in their twenties and thirties pick first.
Most 2026 Crosstrek trims use the 2.5L Boxer (180 hp) with the Lineartronic CVT and clear 8.7 inches — same as the Forester, at the lineup's lowest starting MSRP. The Crosstrek Wilderness sits higher at 9.3 inches with a 182-hp tune. Cargo: 19.9 cu ft behind the second row, 54.7 cu ft with the seats folded.
2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID · SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS
Why Las Vegas commuters choose the Crosstrek
The Crosstrek is the highest-selling first Subaru for buyers commuting from Henderson, Summerlin, or the southwest valley. Three reasons it keeps coming up:
- 26–29 combined mpg, among the better figures in its class with AWD standard
- Lifted ride height for desert roads and trailhead access without needing a dedicated off-roader
- Price point well below the Outback with nearly identical ground clearance
The 1,500-lb tow rating handles a small camping trailer or a pair of Class III mountain bikes on a hitch carrier.
Trim ladder (2026): Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Wilderness, Sport Hybrid, Limited Hybrid.
Shop Crosstrek: browse Crosstrek inventory →
06Ascent & Solterra
2026 Subaru Ascent. The only three-row Subaru.
If you need three real rows, carpool, grandkids, or a long haul to Bryce with eight people and all the gear, the Ascent is the only Subaru that does it. It's the largest SUV in the lineup and the lone three-row.
It seats 7 with second-row captain's chairs, or 8 with the bench, and tows 5,000 pounds, the highest tow rating in the Subaru lineup. The 2.4L turbo Boxer makes 260 hp and 277 lb-ft, paired with the Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical AWD. Total cargo with all seats folded is 75.6 cubic feet.
Why Las Vegas Ascent owners choose three rows
Large-family hauling, multi-generation households, and anyone towing a 5,000-lb travel trailer or a side-by-side to Logandale, Pahrump, or the Valley of Fire. The Ascent's third row is genuinely usable for adults on a Sunday Mt Charleston run, not just kids.
Trim ladder (2026): Premium, Limited, Limited Bronze Edition, Touring, Onyx Edition Touring.
Shop Ascent: browse Ascent inventory →
2026 SUBARU ASCENT · SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS
2026 Subaru Solterra. The all-electric Subaru.
If you can charge at home and your daily driving stays inside the valley, the Solterra is worth a serious look. Subaru's first EV: dual-motor AWD, X-Mode off-road controls, native NACS port (works directly with Tesla Superchargers, no adapter).
288 mi
EPA range
338 hp
XT models, dual-motor
28 min
DC fast 10–80%
8 yr
Battery warranty / 100K mi
2026 SUBARU SOLTERRA · SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS
Why Las Vegas Solterra owners choose the EV
The I-215 round-trip from Henderson to Summerlin is well within a single charge. NV Energy off-peak rates make home charging cost-competitive with gasoline. And the Solterra retains 8.3 inches of ground clearance, so unpaved-access weekends to Mt Charleston are still in scope.
Trim ladder (2026): Premium, Limited, Limited XT, Touring XT, Touring XT Leather.
Shop Solterra: browse Solterra inventory →
