The 2026 Subaru Uncharted Sport and GT share the same all-electric drivetrain, Symmetrical AWD, X-MODE Dual Mode, EyeSight suite, 14-inch display, 360-degree camera, Traffic Jam Assist, Driver Monitor, StarTex upholstery, and roof rails. The GT adds the panoramic glass roof, Harman Kardon audio (11 speakers), 20-inch gun metal wheels, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, digital rearview mirror with HomeLink, and the two-tone paint option. The decision between Sport and GT comes down to how much those additions matter to how you’ll actually use the vehicle.

Bottom Line: Both trims get AWD, X-MODE, EyeSight, 14-inch display, 360-degree camera, Traffic Jam Assist, Driver Monitor, and StarTex. The GT adds panoramic roof, Harman Kardon 11 speakers, 20-inch gun metal wheels, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, digital rearview mirror, and two-tone paint. If none of those are priorities, Sport is the correct choice.

  • Shared: AWD, X-MODE, EyeSight full suite, 14-inch display, 360° camera, Traffic Jam Assist, Driver Monitor, StarTex, roof rails
  • GT only: Panoramic roof, Harman Kardon (11 speakers), 20-inch wheels, ventilated seats, heated rear seats, digital mirror, two-tone paint
AWD
Both Trims
Pano Roof
GT Only
HK 11
GT Only
2-Tone
GT Only

What Sport and GT Share

Before the differences, here is what both trims have in common:

  • All-electric drivetrain with Single Speed Transmission
  • Subaru Symmetrical AWD
  • X-MODE Dual Mode System with Hill Descent Control
  • Full EyeSight suite: Pre-Collision Braking, Adaptive Cruise with Lane Centering, Lane Keep Assist
  • Blind Spot Monitor, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist
  • Traffic Jam Assist
  • Driver Monitor: Distraction Mitigation System
  • 360-Degree Surround View Monitor
  • 14-inch multimedia system with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 6-speaker audio (Sport) | Harman Kardon 11-speaker (GT)
  • Dual wireless phone chargers; dual USB-C front + rear
  • 120V / 1500W AC power outlet
  • 10-way power driver seat with memory
  • 8-way power passenger seat
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Digital key
  • Power rear gate
  • All-Weather Package (heated front seats, mirrors, wiper de-icer)
  • Low-profile roof rails
  • Illuminated front Subaru logo
  • StarTex upholstery (Black or Gray)
  • 18-inch wheels (Sport) | 20-inch gun metal wheels (GT)

The Sport is a complete all-weather all-electric Subaru. The comparison with GT is entirely about premium additions.

What Only the GT Adds

Panoramic Glass Roof with Power Shade

This is the headline GT feature. The panoramic glass roof changes how the Uncharted’s cabin feels — overhead natural light and a sense of openness that a conventional roof cannot replicate. The power shade allows full control over light and heat when needed.

Is it worth it for Long Island buyers? The panoramic roof matters most for buyers who value the open-cabin experience and will have the shade open regularly. For buyers who have been indifferent to panoramic roofs in previous vehicles, the Sport’s conventional roof is not a compromise.

Harman Kardon Speaker System — 11 Speakers

The GT’s Harman Kardon replaces the Sport’s 6-speaker installation with an 11-speaker calibrated system. The audio difference is immediately apparent on an A/B comparison: more spatial, cleaner, with better bass depth and midrange detail.

Is it worth it? For buyers who regularly listen to music in their vehicle, yes. For buyers who primarily use CarPlay for navigation and podcast podcasts on a standard system, the 6-speaker Sport is adequate.

20-Inch Gun Metal Finish / Gloss Black Insert Wheels

The GT’s distinctive 20-inch wheels replace the Sport’s 18-inch gloss black covers. The gun metal / black insert combination is a design-specific wheel that gives the GT a premium, distinctive appearance.

Is it worth it? Preference-dependent. Buyers who care about wheel design will find the GT’s 20-inch units meaningfully better-looking. Buyers indifferent to wheel aesthetics won’t notice after the first week.

Ventilated Front Seats

Active cooling at the seating surface. For South Shore Long Island summer driving, this is a comfort feature that makes the Uncharted more pleasant from June through September.

Is it worth it? Yes for buyers who experience significant seat discomfort in summer heat. Less relevant for buyers who primarily cool the cabin via AC before entering.

Heated Outboard Rear Seats

Extends winter comfort to rear passengers. For families or buyers with frequent rear passengers during Long Island winters, this is a meaningful quality-of-life addition.

Is it worth it? Yes if you regularly carry rear passengers in cold weather. Irrelevant if the rear seat is rarely occupied in winter.

Wider camera-based rear view, plus garage door opener programming.

Is it worth it? Useful for buyers with frequent full rear-seat or cargo loads that block the conventional mirror view. HomeLink is particularly useful for buyers replacing a vehicle that had HomeLink built in.

Two-Tone Paint

GT-exclusive option. Available in four body colors with Astro Black Mica roof.

Is it worth it? Yes if two-tone is your preferred configuration — it requires GT. Not relevant if you prefer single-color paint.

Feature Comparison Table

Feature Sport GT
AWD + X-MODE Dual Mode ✓ ✓
360-Degree Camera ✓ ✓
Traffic Jam Assist ✓ ✓
StarTex Upholstery ✓ ✓
Audio 6 speakers Harman Kardon (11)
Wheels 18-inch 20" Gun Metal
Panoramic Roof — ✓
Ventilated Front Seats — ✓
Heated Rear Seats — ✓
Digital Rearview Mirror — ✓
Two-Tone Paint — Optional

The Decision Framework

Choose Sport if: None of the GT-exclusive features are priorities. You want AWD, X-MODE, the 360-degree camera, Traffic Jam Assist, and StarTex — all of which are on the Sport — and you don’t have strong preferences about panoramic roofs, audio quality steps, or two-tone paint.

Choose GT if: The panoramic glass roof matters, or Harman Kardon audio would improve your daily drive, or two-tone paint is the configuration you want. If even one of those applies, GT is worth the step-up evaluation.

The single question that resolves most Sport vs. GT decisions: Do you want the panoramic roof? Sit in a GT with the shade open before deciding.

Nico Levinas
"The Sport is a genuinely complete vehicle — AWD, X-MODE, 360 camera, Traffic Jam Assist, all of it. The GT conversation is about the roof and the audio. I put undecided buyers in a GT for five minutes with the panoramic shade open and the Harman Kardon playing something they know well. Most of them don't need further convincing. But buyers who've had a panoramic roof before and kept the shade closed half the time — they know the Sport is right for them. Both are excellent vehicles. The AWD is on both. That's the Subaru foundation."

- Nico Levinas

General Manager, South Shore Subaru

Safety data from NHTSA and IIHS; fuel economy from EPA. Actual mileage varies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Sport have AWD? Yes. Subaru Symmetrical AWD and X-MODE Dual Mode are standard on the Sport.

Can I add Harman Kardon to the Sport? No. The Harman Kardon Speaker System with 11 speakers is exclusive to the GT.

Does the Sport have rear seat heat? No. Heated outboard rear seats are GT-exclusive.

Are the wheels different between Sport and GT? Yes. Sport has 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss black covers. GT has 20-inch alloy wheels with gun metal finish and gloss black inserts.

Compare Sport and GT at South Shore Subaru

Browse current Uncharted inventory at South Shore Subaru or contact the team to schedule a Sport and GT side-by-side comparison at 305 Sunrise Hwy in Lindenhurst.