Subaru Delays Production of the 420-HP Getaway Three-Row EV

Subaru has officially confirmed that the launch of its most powerful model yet—the 420-horsepower Getaway three-row electric SUV—has been delayed. The news follows a similar announcement from Toyota regarding its closely related three-row Highlander EV, as initially reported by Carscoops.

According to a statement provided by a Subaru representative to Car and Driver, "The start of production for the Getaway is expected to be delayed to allow sufficient time for final adjustments before launch." The automaker added that it is unable to provide further details at this time.

The update mirrors details from Toyota, which previously disclosed that production of its electric Highlander would be pushed back by a minimum of eight weeks. While Subaru did not state an exact timeframe for its delay, the setback is anticipated to be similar. Both three-row electric SUVs were originally scheduled to reach dealerships by the end of 2026. Following these changes, both the Highlander and the Getaway are now expected to arrive in early 2027.

Despite sharing a platform and an assembly location at Toyota's factory in Georgetown, Kentucky—which also manufactures the Camry and RAV4—the two electric vehicles feature distinct powertrain setups. Toyota's Highlander will offer single-motor, front-wheel-drive configurations as well as dual-motor, all-wheel-drive options peaking at 338 horsepower. In contrast, the Subaru Getaway will be sold exclusively with all-wheel drive, utilizing a more potent dual-motor system that pushes output to 420 horsepower.

At launch, the Subaru Getaway will feature a 96-kWh battery pack designed to provide over 300 miles of driving range. Subaru plans to follow up with a more affordable trim level equipped with a smaller 77-kWh battery pack. While the smaller battery will yield less driving range, official estimates for that version have not yet been released.