Why the 2026 Outback Is Perfect for Camp Lejeune Families

A PCS move from Camp Lejeune to Camp Pendleton or Fort Bragg puts every square inch of a vehicle to work. The 2026 Outback delivers 34.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Fold those seats flat and that number jumps to 80.5 cubic feet. That is enough room for duffel bags, a Pack-n-Play, a stroller, and still leave space for a cooler.

The rear seats fold in a 60/40 split and lay nearly flat in one motion. There is no fumbling with levers or pulling awkward straps. The loading floor sits low enough that you are not hoisting heavy gear over a high sill. If your family includes a large dog, the Outback has room for a full-size crate behind the second row without folding anything.

Subaru also builds the Outback with roof rails standard on all trims. Add a cargo box for extra storage on beach days or camping trips without touching the interior capacity. That combination of interior volume and roof-rail readiness makes the Outback a serious hauler for families who are always on the move.

Subaru's EyeSight driver assist system comes standard on all six Outback trims for 2026. Pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot detection, and rear cross-traffic alert are all included at every price point. No trim requires an upgrade to access the full safety suite.

This is a genuinely unusual move in the industry. Most automakers gate their full safety suite behind mid-range or top trims. A family that buys the entry Premium Outback at $34,995 gets the same collision-avoidance technology as the Touring XT buyer. The IIHS rated the 2026 Outback a Top Safety Pick+, the organization's highest rating. That recognition applies across the entire model lineup, not to specific trims that happen to include optional safety packages.

Families driving Marine Blvd and US-17 in Jacksonville navigate some of the most congested commute routes in Onslow County. Adaptive cruise control makes the highway run between Jacksonville and Wilmington far less demanding. Blind-spot detection is particularly useful in the heavy traffic near the Holcomb Gate at peak duty hours. Rear cross-traffic alert matters in any large parking lot near base or in Jacksonville's retail corridors along Western Blvd.

Sport Durst Subaru of Jacksonville participates in the Subaru Military Appreciation Program. Active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retired military, and honorably discharged veterans may qualify for special pricing on new Subaru vehicles. Call (910) 507-7316 or visit the Military Program page to confirm your eligibility before your visit. Specific program terms and eligible vehicles are confirmed at the dealership.

Sport Durst Subaru sits on Marine Blvd, approximately 5 minutes from the Holcomb Gate at Camp Lejeune. That proximity matters more than it might seem. A test drive fits into a lunch break from base. Picking up a vehicle after purchase does not require half a day of travel. Service appointments around training schedules are far more workable when the dealer is down the road rather than an hour away. For the Camp Lejeune community, Sport Durst Subaru is the local option, not a drive to Wilmington or Raleigh.

Subaru's Love Promise initiative is part of how the brand commits to the communities where its dealers operate. Sport Durst Subaru is part of that commitment in Jacksonville. The dealership serves military families through Onslow County and across the surrounding area, including Swansboro, Holly Ridge, Richlands, and Beulaville. PCS families are a regular part of the customer base here. The team understands the timing pressures, the budget realities, and the vehicle needs that come with a military lifestyle.