Do any Subaru Outbacks have 3rd row seating?
No, the Subaru Outback does not offer a third-row seating option. The Outback is a midsize crossover SUV that seats up to five passengers in a two-row configuration.
Subaru Outback Seating Capacity
The Subaru Outback is designed as a two-row, five-passenger vehicle. It comes standard with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat that can accommodate up to three passengers in the second row. However, Subaru does not offer a third-row seating option for the Outback, even as an add-on or upgrade.
Why No Third Row in the Outback?
The Subaru Outback is positioned as a midsize crossover SUV, not a larger three-row family hauler. Subaru likely made the decision to focus on the Outback's strengths as a versatile, all-wheel-drive vehicle with ample cargo space rather than trying to shoehorn in a third row of seating. Adding a third row would have compromised the Outback's interior space, cargo capacity, and overall driving dynamics.
Subaru Alternatives with Third-Row Seating
- Subaru Ascent - Subaru's largest SUV, the Ascent, is available with three-row seating for up to eight passengers.
- Subaru Tribeca (discontinued) - Subaru's previous three-row SUV, the Tribeca, was discontinued in 2014 but did offer a third-row option.
For Subaru shoppers who need three-row seating, the Ascent is the best option in the current Subaru lineup. The Outback, however, remains focused on being a capable, versatile midsize crossover without the added complexity of a third row.
