Subaru’s quickest production vehicle yet signals the next phase of the brand’s electric evolution — and it’s coming to New Zealand SUV showrooms in September 2026.
The all-new, all-electric Subaru Trailseeker joins the New Zealand line-up as an entirely new nameplate for the brand. It delivers a fresh expression of excitement and adventure for the electric age, combined with the confidence, control, and genuine all-wheel drive capability Subaru is known for.
In New Zealand, the Trailseeker Touring will represent Subaru’s flagship electric SUV, a larger, more adventure-oriented EV built for Kiwi conditions.
Subaru’s quickest production vehicle yet signals the next phase of the brand’s electric evolution, and it’s coming to New Zealand SUV showrooms in September 2026.
The all-new, all-electric Subaru Trailseeker joins the New Zealand line-up as an entirely new nameplate for the brand. It delivers a fresh expression of excitement and adventure for the electric age, combined with the confidence, control, and genuine all-wheel drive capability Subaru is known for.
In New Zealand, the Trailseeker Touring will represent Subaru’s flagship electric SUV, a larger, more adventure-oriented EV built for Kiwi conditions.
Subaru Trailseeker Performance: 0-100km/h in 4.4 Seconds
Producing 280kW of maximum combined power, the Trailseeker accelerates from 0-100km/h in approximately 4.4 seconds, making it the fastest-accelerating production Subaru ever built.
It achieves this without compromising the all-road capability Subaru is famous for. With 211mm of ground clearance, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a low centre of gravity, the Trailseeker delivers genuine all-terrain confidence in a dynamic, purposeful SUV design.
Battery, Range and Charging
At the heart of the Trailseeker is Subaru’s next-generation e-Subaru Global Platform, engineered for higher outputs, extended range, and enhanced all-wheel drive performance. The rigid, well-balanced architecture manages power delivery, traction, and vehicle balance in real time for composure and control across sealed roads, rough surfaces, and long-distance journeys.
Key specs:
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Standard
The Trailseeker remains unmistakably Subaru. Its dual-motor Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system comes as standard, tuned by Subaru’s engineers to deliver the predictable, confidence-inspiring traction the brand is known for reinforcing Subaru’s long-standing focus on stability, safety, and driver assurance.
Producing 280kW of maximum combined power, the Trailseeker accelerates from 0-100km/h in approximately 4.4 seconds — making it the fastest-accelerating production Subaru ever built.
It achieves this without compromising the all-road capability Subaru is famous for. With 211mm of ground clearance, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, and a low centre of gravity, the Trailseeker delivers genuine all-terrain confidence in a dynamic, purposeful SUV design.
Battery, Range and Charging
At the heart of the Trailseeker is Subaru’s next-generation e-Subaru Global Platform, engineered for higher outputs, extended range, and enhanced all-wheel drive performance. The rigid, well-balanced architecture manages power delivery, traction, and vehicle balance in real time — for composure and control across sealed roads, rough surfaces, and long-distance journeys.
Key specs:
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Standard
The Trailseeker remains unmistakably Subaru. Its dual-motor Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system comes as standard, tuned by Subaru’s engineers to deliver the predictable, confidence-inspiring traction the brand is known for, reinforcing Subaru’s long-standing focus on stability, safety, and driver assurance.
The Trailseeker arrives alongside the recently launched Forester (next-generation hybrid power) and the all-new Outback and Wilderness models broadening an already exciting range for Kiwi customers.
Register Your Interest
Detailed specifications and pricing for the Subaru Trailseeker will be announced closer to launch. Register your interest online with Armstrong’s Subaru Christchurch or Lower Hutt to know more.