The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is an electric adventure-mobile that competes with Toyota’s C-HR. The Uncharted has a unique look, but its styling is heavily influenced by the C-HR. Subaru says it’s responsible for the steering and suspension tuning, which is a minor difference from the C-HR. In our test drive of a top-spec GT model, we found acceleration to be surprisingly rapid, with a satisfying burst of speed even in the most conservative driving mode. However, the regenerative braking is less satisfying, lacking the aggressive deceleration to provide true one-pedal driving. The handling is competent and stable, but the steering feels lifeless. The ride is well-damped, even on the GT’s 20-inch wheels. Subaru has tuned the Uncharted to hit the expectations of casual drivers who are unlikely to be found hot-rodding on canyon roads.
The cabin is surprisingly spacious given the Uncharted’s modest exterior dimensions. Cargo room is more generous here than in the Crosstrek, and rear-seat space feels a little more open. The front seats are well cushioned, and the driving position is agreeable. However, the extra-wide center console lacks meaningful cubby storage, and the available real estate is dominated by two large smartphone charging pads. The bin underneath the console is difficult to access while driving, and it is also the location of the car’s USB-C charging ports. There is no glovebox, but a shallow cubby under the front-seat armrest and large door-mounted storage pockets are a saving grace for stashing small items.
A large 14.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is within easy reach, and it runs a version of Toyota’s latest interface, which is intuitive and snappy in its performance. A smaller 7.0-inch digital gauge display in front of the driver is set farther back toward the base of the windshield. Subaru equips all models with its suite of EyeSight driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and pedestrian-detection features. You also get blind-spot monitoring and automated emergency braking.
However, the catch is that to unlock the longest driving range, you’ll have to give up one thing that has undeniably made a Subaru a Subaru: all-wheel drive. Regardless of trim or powertrain, all models come with the same 67-kWh battery pack, with the front-wheel-drive Premium rated for up to 308 miles of driving per charge. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive Sport and GT trims lag a little behind.
The Premium FWD is the lowest priced of the three, with a starting price of just $36,445, which gives it a roughly $4000 advantage over a base single-motor Tesla Model Y. Subaru says only a limited number of front-wheel-drive Uncharteds will be offered for sale, based entirely on demand.
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