Subaru returns with a new EV and, like its predecessor Solterra, the all -electric SUV Trailseeker includes a little Toyota manual work.
Subaru of America opened the SUV Trailseeker 2026 on Wednesday at the International Motor Show in New York. EV, the second in the portfolio of the Japanese carmaker, looks known in a way that looks like Subaru. It is reminiscent of a SUBARU, powered by gas but is physically smaller. Others may see a little beyond in Trailseeker.
It is larger than Solterra, the all-electric undercuts crossover, born of a joint project with Toyota and which entered the US market in 2022.
Either way, Trailseeker aims to give customers another EV option – and the one that lands in the arena of the outdoor lifestyle – from Subaru Solterra. This could put Trailseeker against the upcoming Rivian R2, which is expected to enter into production in 2026. Although Rivian, which will produce R2 in the United States, may have a clear advantage over Subaru in these tariffs. Trailseeker will be assembled in Japan.
Trailseeker and his colleague Solterra 2026 share some engineering DNA, including a new drive system. Subaru did not provide many details about the system drive or the new main platform of Trailseeker. This information, along with the prices, must be shared before Trailseeker is put on the sale of retailers across the country in 2026.
Trailseeker comes with a number of design features and systems that are synonymous with Subaru, including a all -wheel drive system supported by two electric motors placed on the front and rear axles. These double engines provide 375 horsepower and allow Trailseeker to draw up to 3500 pounds.
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Subaru says this new EV is designed to go everywhere and the company engineers were responsible for setting up the stop and drive all wheels. The designers gave the Trailseeker a larger cargo area and a higher roof so that the owners can drive around all this adventure equipment; Trailseeker is about six inches longer and almost an inch higher than Solterra. However, the claim “go everywhere” has its limits. Trailseeker has an 8.3-inch clearance on the ground, which is lower than the gas Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback.
This is EV after all, which means that Trailseeker’s drive engine includes a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery that provides more than 260 miles, according to the company. The look at the EV charging harbor shows that this vehicle has a standard port for charging in North America, making it compatible with the Tesla Super -charging network.