Pre-orders have opened for the Subaru Trailseeker, a new electric SUV due to arrive in Australia during the second quarter (April to June) of 2026, when it will serve as a battery-powered counterpart to the Outback.
It’s related to the Solterra mid-size electric SUV, but features more Outback-like styling – so much so that in Europe it actually wears the E-Outback nameplate.
It’s priced slightly higher than the petrol-powered Outback range, which tops out at $62,490 before on-road costs in Wilderness Apex guise. The Trailseeker, in contrast, opens at $67,990 before on-roads.
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The Solterra, which has a less boxy body, is priced between $63,990 and $69,990 plus on-roads.
The two electric SUVs will be joined here mid-year by a third, the Uncharted, though the three-row Getaway large SUV revealed this month in the US has yet to be locked in for Australia.
All four electric SUVs were co-developed with Toyota, which offers lightly restyled versions of each in its lineup. The Solterra is twinned 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.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker AWD | $67,990 |
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker AWD Touring | $73,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Subaru says the Trailseeker will take approximately 12 hours to fully charge using 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 per cent using a 150kW DC fast-charger.
Its battery is sourced from major supplier CATL.
| Specifications | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Dual electric motors |
| Battery | 74.7kWh lithium-ion |
| Power | 167kW + 167kW |
| Torque | 268Nm + 268Nm |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 2040kg – AWD 2070kg – AWD Touring |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 4.5 seconds |
| Energy consumption (WLTP, claimed) | 15.4kWh/100km – AWD 16.8kWh/100km – AWD Touring |
| Range (WLTP, claimed) | 533km – AWD 488km – AWD Touring |
| Max AC charge rate | 22kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 150kW |
Dimensions
The Subaru Trailseeker is 35mm shorter and 20mm narrower than the Outback, on a 105mm longer wheelbase.
It has more boot space, too, with between 595 litres and 609L of capacity behind the rear bench. The Outback has 530L.
| Dimensions | Subaru Trailseeker |
|---|---|
| Length | 4845mm |
| Width | 1860mm |
| Height | 1675mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850mm |
| Ground clearance | 211mm |
| Cargo capacity | 609L – AWD 595L – AWD Touring |
Servicing and Warranty
The Subaru Trailseeker is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty, as well as 12 months of roadside assistance.
Subaru offers five years or 75,000km of capped-price servicing, with maintenance required every 12 months or 15,000km. Pricing is as follows:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 12 months/15,000km | $128.87 |
| 24 months/30,000km | $290.55 |
| 36 months/45,000km | $128.87 |
| 48 months/60,000km | $300.85 |
| 60 months/75,000km | $135.04 |
Safety
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 Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist (lane-centring)
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Parking Support Brake
- Road sign recognition
- Safe exit assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Front, front-side, curtain, driver’s knee and front-centre airbags
Standard Equipment
There are just two trim levels in the Trailseeker lineup.
The AWD comes standard with the following equipment:
- Grip Control
- Multi-Terrain Monitor
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Automatic self-levelling LED headlights
- Adaptive high-beam
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
- Puddle lights
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Digital rear-view mirror
- Proximity entry and start
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
- 14.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Leatherette upholstery
- 8-way power-adjustable front seats with power lumbar for driver
- Heated front seats
- Reclining rear seats
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 2 x front USB-C outlets
- 2 x rear USB-C outlets
- 6-speaker sound system
- 2 x wireless phone chargers
The AWD Touring adds:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability with 220V/1500W power outlet
- Panoramic glass roof
- Memory for exterior mirrors, front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Leather-accented upholstery
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
Colours
The AWD has a black interior, while the AWD Touring has a blue and black interior.
Crystal White Pearl is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following available for an additional cost:
- Daybreak Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Two-tone Crystal White Pearl with Crystal Black Silica (AWD Touring only)
- Two-tone Brilliant Bronze Metallic with Crystal Black Silica (AWD Touring only)