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Subaru Trailseeker locked in for Australia
Matt Brogan
2026-02-11
SUBARU Australia has announced that a second battery electric vehicle will join its local portfolio in the second quarter of this year as it readies the arrival of its Trailseeker SUV.
Debuting a new nameplate for the Subaru brand locally – it is badged E-Outback in some markets – the dual-motor, all-wheel drive Trailseeker looks like a spiritual successor to Subaru’s jacked-up station wagon and is said to deliver a “new expression of excitement and adventure for the electric age”.
Producing 280kW of system power, the 2026 Subaru Trailerseeker is said to be capable of accelerating from standstill to 100km/h in just 4.4 seconds, making it the fastest-accelerating Subaru production car ever built.
Further, the Trailseeker is said to offer 211mm of ground clearance, a low centre of gravity, and Subaru’s distinctive symmetrical all-wheel drive layout, characteristics the Tokyo-based importer says make the model well-suited to Australian conditions.
Based upon the Japanese car-maker’s e-Subaru Global Platform – which also underpins the Subaru Solterra and related Toyota bZ4X – the Trailseeker is said to offer composure and control over rough surfaces and unsealed roads, while also offering comfort for longer-distance journeys.
Power is stored in a 74.7kWh battery pack sourced from CATL, which is said to deliver a driving range of up to 533km. DC fast charging is noted at a capacity of up to 150kW, allowing a 10-80 per cent charge time of approximately 30 minutes.
The Trailseeker further supports 22kW three-phase AC charging and offers a vehicle-to-load (V2L) output of 1500 watts.
Braked towing capacity is rated at 1500kg, reinforcing, Subaru says, the Trailseeker’s role as an electric SUV designed for real-world adventure and everyday practicality.
“The Trailseeker is the EV with personality. As the name suggests, this is the vehicle for drivers seeking adventure, who want to enjoy an engaging performance drive, all while remaining grounded in the confidence, safety and all-terrain capability that defines Subaru’s DNA,” said Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence.
“It shows that electric performance doesn’t have to come at the expense of confidence, control or real-world capability – the qualities our customers expect from a Subaru; and being the quickest Subaru production vehicle ever it’s a fun and engaging drive in all conditions.
“The Trailseeker stays true to Subaru’s DNA, while opening a new chapter through electric power, offering even greater choice for our customers.”
Expressions of interest in the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker are now being taken by local dealerships and online.
Further details on specification, timing, and pricing will be announced closer to the model’s Australian launch.