Check Out the 2027 Subaru Getaway’s Interior: Some Toyota Bits, but That’s Not Bad News

Although the just-revealed 2027 Subaru Getaway is essentially a 2027 Toyota Highlander, Subaru was able to add its own bits and features to make it differ from its EV SUV cousin. The most important thing is that all the software improvements that will be found on the Highlander will transfer over to the Getaway. And that’s just a small highlight for what appears to be a generous and more luxurious interior. Let’s dive inside and see what makes the Getaway a Subaru and not just a copy-paste job.

Definitely Some Toyota Transfer

Inside, there is hardly any design language difference between the 2027 Getaway and the Highlander. The dashboard, center console (including the toggle-switch shifter), and screens are all the same. But Subaru made different material choices. Specifically, you can option the Getaway with leather material rather than the synthetic stuff found in the Highlander, which gives the former a bit of an upscale feel.

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Further, the seats (including the second-row captain’s chairs) have a unique hexagonal pattern embossed into the perforated inserts of their backs and bottoms. Still, the overall design language between the Toyota and the Subaru is identical. Both have a separator at the top of the seat back, and the headrests are the same shape and design. Other than the leather and the insert pattern, there are no deviations.

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Larger Screens for Instruments and Infotainment

Much like the Highlander, the Subaru Getaway features two large screens on its dashboard. The 12.3-inch digital dash displays all the vital information the driver needs and is far larger than what we’ve seen in the Solterra or any of Subaru’s other EVs thus far. A 14.0-inch touchscreen positioned center of the dash runs Toyota’s user interface, first seen on the new RAV4 and now featured in both the Highlander and the Subaru Getaway. This is a nice improvement, as it adds 5G network connectivity for over-the-air (OTA) updating as well as app downloads and data.

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Connections, Connections

Another wireless connection for the Getaway is its dual wireless charging pads that flank each side of the buttons for the brake functions and parking gear. These chargers are capable of 15 watts of charging capability for compatible phones. Of course, not every connection needs to be wireless; there are USB-C charging ports for the rear passengers, including those riding in the third row. You’ll also find a 120-volt port on the left side of the cargo area for when you need an AC power source for larger devices.

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The Third-Row Seat

Here, Subaru does take some liberty with its implementation. Again, the surfaces can be covered in leather, and it kind of gives the Getaway’s rearmost seats a skinnier look. The third row also comes with standard power-folding functionality, whereas the Highlander’s is a manual affair.

Getting into this bench is also made easier in the Subaru thanks to the one-touch power-folding second row. Even more impressive is Subaru’s (and Toyota’s) claim that anyone of 6-foot-tall stature will sit comfortably in all three rows. That’s a bold statement, but it does demonstrate there are interior space advantages to using an all-electric powertrain. It’s rare that the usually diminutive rearmost seat fits anyone who is larger than a small child.

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Ready to Carry Whatever You Need

With the power-folding second- and third-row seats, you have an easy time carrying whatever cargo you need. With the third row in its upright position, you get a decent 15.9 cubic feet of volume, which is smaller than the Kia EV9 by 4.3 cubic feet. However, when you drop the third row down, that measurement increases to 45.6 cubic feet, 2.1 cubic feet larger than the Kia. The most impressive part is just how flat the cargo area gets when you fold both rear rows down; it should make for a comfortable area to place an air mattress for weekend camping trips.

It’s a Highlander Copy but Still a Subaru

Yes, at first glance the 2027 Subaru Getaway simply seems like a 2027 Toyota Highlander adorned with Subaru emblems. But there are enough upscale materials and features that separate the two cousins. Also, if there’s a vehicle whose homework you want to copy, you can’t beat replicating the Highlander’s. The large screens, spacious interior, and interesting design are standouts from what could have been a rather boring experience behind the wheel or even as a passenger. We’re also going to need to test Subaru’s claim that someone who is 6 feet tall can “comfortably sit” in all seats of this all-electric SUV. But if it proves correct, it will really make the 2027 Getaway a true family hauler for everyone.