2026 Subaru Outback gains hands-free driving for the first time
Subaru has introduced hands-free driving capability to the redesigned Outback, marking the automaker's entry into the hands-free assistance market. The new Hands-Free Assist feature builds on Subaru's existing EyeSight driver-assistance technology.
Subaru has announced its first hands-free driving system, which debuts on the newly redesigned Outback. The automaker's EyeSight driver-assistance suite has been available across Subaru's lineup for several years, but the Outback's new Hands-Free Assist feature represents a significant upgrade to the technology. The hands-free system allows drivers to maintain extended periods of automated vehicle control without continuous steering input, bringing Subaru in line with competitors offering similar advanced driver-assistance features.