SUBARU has proven its seventh-generation Outback alongside a brand new all-electric Trailseeker wagon and facelifted Solterra electrical SUV at this week’s New York Worldwide Auto Present.
The extra SUV-shaped new Outback – a nameplate which celebrated its thirtieth anniversary on the New York present – is alleged to include components of adventures whereas specializing in accompanying clients of their on a regular basis lives.
Subaru says the mannequin presents important developments in design, practicality and infotainment, whereas refining its driving efficiency.
Its physique styling is a departure from the lifted station wagon look of Outback earlier than it, being taller and boxier to liberate higher inside area, every variant differentiated by a distinct color scheme and supplies.
Sharing the stage with the Outback in New York – and arguably upstaging the Subaru stalwart – the Trailseeker will enter manufacturing subsequent yr because the model’s second battery electrical automobile (BEV) however carries the baton of the Outback’s rugged wagon type issue into a brand new period with a platform and expertise shared with the Solterra that was developed in partnership with Toyota.
The Trailseeker is alleged to mix driving efficiency with a excessive stage of utility, sharing the up to date Solterra’s revised 74.7kWh lithium-ion battery (with in-built conditioning performance) that guarantees a 25 per cent enchancment in driving vary compared with the present technology Solterra.
Extra highly effective twin electrical motors present the revised Solterra with 174kW of output in normal format, whereas the brand new ‘XT’ flagship will match the Trailseeker’s punchy 280kW, stated to be good for a sub-five-second 0-100km/h dash.
Whereas removed from confirming full Outback specification and tools particulars, Subaru indicated mannequin highlights that embrace a 12.1-inch infotainment array and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the previous backed by an “superior new processor” stated to offer “extra responsiveness, simpler use, and customisability”.
On the practicality facet, Subaru says the brand new Outback will supply consumers extra cargo and passenger area.
The 2026 Subaru Outback can even characteristic “considerably improved” EyeSight security applied sciences combining three forward-facing cameras with newly added sensors to supply highlights corresponding to Emergency Cease Help with Secure Lane Choice, Pre-Curve Pace Management, Freeway Energetic Lane Change Help, Freeway Automated Resume Help, and driver-supported Freeway Fingers Free Help.
Below the bonnet, the Subaru Outback will carryover driveline decisions from the present mannequin together with the turbocharged 2.4-litre and usually aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder Boxer petrol engines with constantly variable transmission, and X-Mode all-wheel drive.
Against this, the Trailseeker is alleged to ship greater than 420km per cost. It’s geared up with “unqiue suspension and all-wheel drive” geared toward delivering what Subaru says is “straight-line stability and management on numerous surfaces”.
Its exterior visage is of an lively, rugged design complementing an inside with “clear, horizontal themes” making a “comfy, open design that gives the look of spaciousness”.
The mannequin is each taller and with bigger cargo capability than the Solterra and is slated to start manufacturing in 2026.
Subaru says the facelifted Solterra that debuted in New York, provides “important enhancements to total driving efficiency, battery effectivity and styling”.
The outside design presents higher aerodynamic efficiency, new-look LED headlights, and a extra “refined” entrance bumper, whereas the tailgate is garnished with a bigger Subaru emblem.
Inside, the Solterra presents what Subaru says is a “extra open design” with a “higher sense of consolation” and “horizontal themed dashboard”.
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is predicted to be launched into the North American market later this yr. Australian market timing is but to be introduced.
