Subaru Trailseeker

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{{Short description|Battery electric mid-size crossover SUV}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Subaru Trailseeker

| manufacturer = Subaru

| model_code =

| production = 2026 (to commence)

| model_years = 2026 (North America)

| assembly =

| designer =

| class = Mid-size crossover SUV

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| layout = Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive

| platform = e-TNGA/e-SGP

| related = {{unbulleted list

| Subaru Solterra / Toyota bZ4X

| Toyota C-HR+

| Lexus RZ

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| All-wheel-drive:

| 2× AC permanent magnet synchronous

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| transmission = BluE Nexus "eAxle"

| length = {{convert|4841|mm|in|1|abbr=on|order=flip}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-16 |title=2026 Subaru Trailseeker First Look: A Bigger Toyota-Subaru Mashup|url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-subaru-trailseeker-ev-first-look-review/|access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Motortrend |language=en-US}}

| powerout = {{convert|375|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}

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The Subaru Trailseeker is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV marketed by Subaru.

Overview

The Trailseeker was introduced on April 16, 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-16 |title=2026 Subaru Trailseeker Is Like a Solterra but Bigger, Longer, More SUV-Like |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64442428/2026-subaru-trailseeker-revealed/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |date=2025-04-11 |title=2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV First Look: Literally One Look |url=https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-subaru-trailseeker-ev-first-look-review/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250411220517/https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-subaru-trailseeker-ev-first-look-review/ |archive-date=2025-04-11 |access-date=2025-04-18 |work=MotorTrend |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-16 |title=SUBARU REVEALS ALL-NEW, ALL-ELECTRIC 2026 TRAILSEEKER SUV WITH POWERFUL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE, EXPANDED CARGO AREA - Subaru U.S. Media Center |url=https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2308/subaru-reveals-all-new-all-electric-2026-trailseeker |access-date=2025-04-18 |website=Subaru U.S. Media Center |language=en}} It is a larger version of the Solterra. It is powered by a 75 kWh battery pack with standard dual motor all-wheel drive (AWD). Like the Solterra, the Trailseeker's AWD system includes driving modes for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud. It is also equipped with hill descent control and {{Convert|8.3|in|mm}} of ground clearance. Towing capacity is rated at {{Convert|3500|lb||-1}}.

Compared to the Solterra, the Trailseeker is {{Convert|6|in|mm}} longer, nearly {{Convert|1|in|mm}} taller for additional cargo space and has standard roof rails. For the exterior, the Trailseeker debuts Subaru's new EV lighting signature with a six-star illuminated logo on the front fascia, a differentiated front fascia design with redesigned headlights, and new 18 to 20-inch alloy wheel designs, and a 3D SUBARU lettering and rear gate garnish on the rear fascia.

Inside, it features a 14-inch Subaru Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, the largest sized touchscreen ever offered in a Subaru vehicle. There are two 15W wireless smartphone chargers upfront and two fast USB-C chargers for the rear occupants.

The cruising range is estimated at {{Convert|260|mi}}, which is slightly less than the 2026 Solterra ({{Convert|285|mi}}. A standard NACS charge port allows for recharging at Tesla Supercharger stations, and the maximum DC charging rate is 150 kW.

All Trailseeker models are equipped with a suite of EyeSight driver-assistance suite which includes: Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitors, Emergency Stop Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Alert, a panoramic view monitor, Pre-Collision Braking and Traffic Jam Assist.

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