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Hands On With The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker debuted at the New York International Auto Show. We spent some time with the new model on the show floor.
Images: Mike Schlee
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The Subaru Trailseeker SUV is the brand's second electric vehicle, featuring a larger footprint than the Solterra.
Built in-house on a modified version of the Solterra/bZ4X platform, the Trailseeker offers standard dual-motor all-wheel drive, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, a 74.7-kWh battery, and NACS charging access.
The Trailseeker debuts a new EV-specific lighting signature and a more conventional SUV shape, with expanded interior space, standard Subaru EyeSight safety tech, and a 14-inch infotainment screen.
The new EV SUV will sit above the Solterra in the company’s electric vehicle hierarchy, measuring some six inches (150 mm) greater in length and nearly an inch (25 mm) higher in height
It features some Toyota components, like the electric motors and infotainment software, but much of the engineering is done by Subaru
The front logo is illuminated while the rear lift gate has SUBARU written inside a full-length taillight bar.
The new fascia design features six individual stretched LED lights in two rows within the narrow DLR cluster.
To help expedite charging, there is an onboard battery preconditioning system, and the new Subaru EV has a NACS charging port, allowing it to access the full Tesla Supercharger network.
Sitting central in the dashboard is a standard 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, along with metallic trims pieces and plenty of storage nooks.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and there are two wireless phone charger pads available.
With a 74.7-kWh capacity, the lithium-ion battery should be good to power the 2026 Trailseeker over 260 miles (420 km) on a single charge in optimal conditions.
Trailseeker is a size or two larger than the Solterra. This translates to more space for people and gear, which includes the usual big Subaru greenhouse and an electric vehicle flat floor.
As expected for any new Subaru model, the brand’s EyeSight driver-assistance technology is standard, which includes features like pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, emergency stop assist, lane change assist, and more.
No official on-sale date is set, but Subaru expects the Trailseeker will go on sale starting in 2026.
