Pre-orders for this have begun Subaru Trailseekera new electric SUV that is scheduled to arrive in Australia in the second quarter (April to June) of 2026 and will then serve as a battery-powered counterpart to the Outback.
It’s related to the Solterra midsize electric SUV, but features a more Outback-like design – so much so that it actually carries the E-Outback nameplate in Europe.
Price is slightly higher than the petrol Outback range, coming in at $62,490 before on-road costs in Wilderness Apex guise. In contrast, the Trailseeker costs $67,990 before it hits the road.
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The Solterra, which has a less boxy body, costs between $63,990 and $69,990 plus on-roads.
The two electric SUVs will be joined by a third, the Uncharted, mid-year, although the three-row Getaway large SUV, launched in the US this month, is not yet available in Australia.
All four electric SUVs were developed together with Toyota, which offers slightly revised versions in its product range. The Solterra is partnered with the bZ4X, the Trailseeker with the bZ4X Touring (due here mid-year), the Uncharted with the C-HR+ (due here in 2027), and the Getaway with the Highlander.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker AWD | $67,990 |
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker AWD Touring | $73,990 |
Drives and efficiency
Subaru says it will take about 12 hours to fully charge the Trailseeker with a 7kW single-phase AC charger, four hours with three-phase power and an 11kW AC charger, and 30 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent with a 150kW DC fast charger.
The battery comes from the large supplier CATL.
| Specifications | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Double electric motors |
| battery | 74.7 kWh lithium-ion |
| Performance | 167kW + 167kW |
| Torque | 268Nm + 268Nm |
| transmission | Single speed |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2040kg – 4WD 2070 kg – 4WD Touring |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 4.5 seconds |
| Energy consumption (WLTP, claimed) | 15.4 kWh/100 km – all-wheel drive 16.8 kWh/100 km – all-wheel touring |
| Range (WLTP, claimed) | 533 km – four-wheel drive 488 km – AWD Touring |
| Max. AC charging rate | 22kW |
| Max. DC charging rate | 150kW |
Dimensions
The Subaru Trailseeker is 35mm shorter and 20mm narrower than the Outback and has a 105mm longer wheelbase.
With a capacity of 595 to 609 liters behind the back seat, it also offers more trunk space. The Outback has 530L.
| Dimensions | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|
| length | 4845mm |
| Width | 1860mm |
| Height | 1675mm |
| wheelbase | 2850mm |
| Ground clearance | 211mm |
| Loading capacity | 609L – All-wheel drive 595L – AWD Touring |
Maintenance and warranty
The Subaru Trailseeker comes with a five-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, an eight-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty and 12 months of roadside assistance.
Subaru offers five years or 75,000km of servicing at a capped price, with servicing required every 12 months or 15,000km. The prices are as follows:
| service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/15,000 km | $128.87 |
| 24 months/30,000 km | $290.55 |
| 36 months/45,000 km | $128.87 |
| 48 months/60,000 km | $300.85 |
| 60 months/75,000 km | $135.04 |
Security
The Subaru Trailseeker has yet to be tested by Euro NCAP or ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Blind spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system
- Emergency driving stop system
- Emergency steering assistant
- Lane keeping assistant (lane centering)
- Rear cross traffic warning
- Parking assist brake
- Traffic sign recognition
- Safe exit assistant
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Surround view camera
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Front, side, curtain, driver’s knee and front center airbags
Standard equipment
There are only two trim levels in the Trailseeker lineup.
The AWD is equipped with the following equipment as standard:
- Grip control
- Multi-terrain monitor
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tire repair kit
- Automatically self-leveling LED headlights
- Adaptive high beam
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Heated, electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Puddle lights
- Electronic parking brake with automatic holding function
- Digital rearview mirror
- Approach entry and takeoff
- 7.0-inch instrument display
- 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Faux leather upholstery
- 8-way power front seats with power lumbar support for the driver
- Heated front seats
- Reclining rear seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- Leather-covered steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 2 x Front USB-C Ports
- 2 x Rear USB-C Ports
- 6 speaker sound system
- 2 x Wireless Phone Chargers
The AWD Touring adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Semi-autonomous parking assistant
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability with 220V/1500W socket
- Panoramic glass roof
- Memory for exterior mirrors, front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather accented upholstery
- Harman Kardon sound system with 10 speakers
Colors
The AWD has a black interior, while the AWD Touring has a blue and black interior.
Crystal White Pearl is the standard exterior finish. The following options are available at an additional cost:
- Daybreak blue pearl
- Sapphire blue pearl
- Brilliant bronze metallic
- Magnetite gray metallic
- Crystal black silicon
- Two-tone Crystal White Pearl with Crystal Black Silica (AWD Touring only)
- Two-tone Brilliant Bronze Metallic with Crystal Black Silica (AWD Touring only)
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