Subaru New Zealand's all-new Trailseeker line-up includes the Trailseeker AWD, which will launch alongside the top-of-the-range Trailseeker AWD Touring.
A usable, level cargo area of 609 litres in the Trailseeker AWD and 595 litres in the Trailseeker AWD Touring, is accessed via a hands-free power tailgate with kick sensor.
The Trailseeker AWD Touring is priced at $72,490 RRP and looks smart on its 20-inch alloy wheels.
Directly ahead of the driver, a 7-inch LCD Multi-Information Display presents speed, range, drive mode and navigation in clean, fast-reading graphics.
Trailseeker AWD Touring adds a 220-volt, 1,500-watt Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlet, turning the high-voltage battery into a portable power source.
Trailseeker is equally composed merging onto a motorway or powering down a gravel road with Dual Mode X-Mode and a Grip Control function for low-traction terrain, plus 211 mm of ground clearance.
The Trailseeker AWD comes with up to 533 km of WLTP range and a strong price point of $68,990 RRP.
Multi-colour LED ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control with rear vents come standard with the Trailseeker AWD.
Trailseeker delivers an exhilarating 280 kW of combined power and a 0–100 km/h time of approximately 4.5 seconds.
Adventure has a new shape, a new pace and an exciting new choice. While the highly anticipated, all-electric Subaru Trailseeker is still en route to New Zealand, Subaru has listened to customer feedback and expanded the range.
Subaru New Zealand is thrilled to announce it is broadening the all-new Trailseeker line-up with the introduction, the Trailseeker AWD, which will launch alongside the top-of-the-range Trailseeker AWD Touring. Pricing will begin at $68,990 RRP1 for the Trailseeker AWD and $72,490 RRP1 for the Trailseeker AWD Touring.
- Trailseeker AWD, $68,990 RRP1
- Trailseeker AWD Touring, $72,490 RRP1
- 74.7 kWh CATL lithium-ion battery offering a WLTP driving range of up to 533 km3 and 150 kW DC fast-charging from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 30 minutes4.
- Built on the e-Subaru Global Platform with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Dual-Mode X-Mode with Grip Control function and 211 mm of ground clearance.
- Advanced infotainment and connectivity led by a responsive 14-inch high-definition touchscreen.
- 7-inch LCD Multi-Information Display, digital rear-view mirror and dual Qi wireless chargers.
- Subaru Safety Sense, Driver Monitor System and full Vision Assist suite standard across the range.
As Subaru New Zealand’s debut Sport Electric Vehicle™ (SEV), the expanded Trailseeker range brings together all-electric performance, Subaru’s all-terrain capability and everyday adventure-ready practicality. When the Trailseeker AWD and Trailseeker AWD Touring arrive at Authorised Subaru Centres nationwide, they will offer Kiwis one of the most adventurous all-electric performance vehicles New Zealand has ever seen.
With stock arriving from this October, Trailseeker will be Subaru's fastest production vehicle ever sold in New Zealand, delivering 280 kW of combined power and a 0–100 km/h time of approximately 4.5 seconds 2.
Inchcape New Zealand General Manager Paul Mallard says: "Kiwis asked for more options and we listened, so we are delighted to be bringing in two Trailseeker variants to New Zealand.”
“It is a real coup for us to be receiving the Trailseeker AWD, with up to 533 km4 of WLTP range and a strong price point, especially compared with competitor EVs. We expect it to be a popular choice for Kiwis wanting to join the Subaru EVolution.”
“The all-new Subaru Trailseeker’s appeal is already evident, as its first allocation has officially sold out in New Zealand, even ahead of confirmed local pricing. This response highlights the excitement and confidence New Zealand customers have in the next evolution of Subaru performance and electrification.”
“There's a real sense of possibility that comes with Trailseeker. It may be the fastest Subaru ever introduced in New Zealand, but what excites us most isn't the headline figure, it's what that capability enables. It's a vehicle that encourages you to say yes to the detour, the weekend away, or the road you've never taken before. That's always been part of Subaru’s adventurous DNA, and it's something we've worked hard to preserve as we continue our journey towards electrification.”
“Trailseeker combines that get-off-the-beaten-track spirit with intelligent new technology in a way that feels intuitive and genuinely useful. It is designed to make exploring easier, whether that is across town, or across our beautiful country, and we are excited to see the places Kiwis will discover in it.”
“Allocation is limited, so customers interested in the Subaru Trailseeker are encouraged to contact their local Subaru Authorised Centre to learn more about future availability and register their interest,” Mallard says.
TRAILSEEKER RANGE – PRICING, VARIANTS AND KEY FEATURES
The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is available in two highly specified New Zealand variants, both featuring Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and the full Subaru Safety Sense suite as standard.
Trailseeker AWD - $68,990 RRP1
- Lithium-ion battery with WLTP test range up to 533km4
- Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive mounted to the e-Subaru Global Platform
- Dual electric motors producing 280 kW combined
- Up to 150 kW DC fast-charging input
- 2 kW (8 Amp) AC charging cable with 10 Amp wall plug
- Dual-Mode X-Mode with Grip Control function and Multi-Terrain Monitor
- 211 mm of ground clearance5
- 18-inch alloy wheels with wheel caps
- Synthetic leather seat trim, black
- 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 7-inch LCD instrument display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto6
- Six-speaker audio system
- Digital rear-view mirror
- 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Heated front and rear outboard seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Multi-colour LED ambient lighting
- Dual-zone climate control with rear vents
- Dusk-sensing self-levelling LED headlights with auto-off
Trailseeker AWD Touring $72,490 RRP1 (adds)
- WLTP test range up to 488 km3
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Leather-accented seat trim in blue and black
- 8-way power-adjustable driver seat with dual memory
- Ventilated front seats – driver and front passenger
- Driver seat and door mirror memory setting
- Door mirror auto-dipping function
- Panoramic glass roof with electric retractable sunshade
- Advanced Park Assist8 with 4 Panoramic View Monitor cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors
- Premium 10-speaker Harman Kardon® sound system with subwoofer and amplifier
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 220V / 1500W power outlet
Trailseeker delivers an exhilarating 280 kW of combined power and a 0–100 km/h time of approximately 4.5 seconds2, making it the fastest production Subaru ever sold in New Zealand. But raw acceleration is only part of the story. At its core is a 74.7 kWh CATL lithium-ion battery providing a WLTP driving range of up to 533 km3, with 150 kW DC fast-charging that takes the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in approximately 30 minutes4. The result is a vehicle built for both daily commuting and the off-the-beaten-track adventures that define Kiwi driving preferences.
Where Trailseeker truly stands apart is in how it delivers that performance. Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive carries decades of global motorsport and rally heritage, with the lessons learned at the limit on gravel, snow and tarmac informing how Subaru AWD systems should behave under duress. The objective has never been to simply put power down. It has been to deliver control, balance and grip on imperfect surfaces, the qualities that keep a driver confident when the road is wet, the gravel is loose, or the line ahead demands precision.
Trailseeker brings these characteristics into the electric era, with a dual-motor Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system supported by Driving Trajectory Prediction Control that anticipates the driver's intended path and pre-positions torque before deviation can develop. Combined with Dual Mode X-Mode and a Grip Control function for low-traction terrain, plus 211 mm of ground clearance5, Trailseeker is equally composed merging onto a motorway or powering down a gravel road.
The interior is where Trailseeker's intent becomes a daily experience. A responsive 14-inch high-definition touchscreen anchors the centre console, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for cable-free smartphone mirroring6. Directly ahead of the driver, a 7-inch LCD Multi-Information Display presents speed, range, drive mode and navigation in clean, fast-reading graphics. A digital rear-view mirror replaces the conventional reflection with a live camera feed, providing a wider, unobstructed view rearward regardless of passenger or cargo load. Dual wireless Qi chargers7 in the front centre console keep two devices powered simultaneously without a cable.
Multi-colour LED ambient lighting, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control with rear vents come standard with the Trailseeker AWD, while Trailseeker AWD Touring elevates the experience further with a panoramic glass roof, ten-speaker plus subwoofer Harman Kardon® premium audio system, leather-accented seating with ventilated front seats, and Advanced Park Assist8 with four Panoramic View Monitor cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors.
Trailseeker is built to carry the lifestyle that matches its performance. The flat-floor architecture of the e-Subaru Global Platform delivers a usable, level cargo area of 609 litres in the Trailseeker AWD and 595 litres in the Trailseeker AWD Touring, accessed via a hands-free power tailgate with kick sensor when both hands are full. Integrated roof rails are standard and, with crossbars fitted, Trailseeker is ready to carry bike racks, kayak cradles, roof boxes and rooftop tents for wherever the trip takes you. Trailseeker AWD Touring adds a 220-volt, 1,500-watt Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlet, turning the high-voltage battery into a portable power source for power tools, lighting and electronic devices well beyond the reach of mains power.
Safety is supported by Subaru’s comprehensive active safety suite. Subaru Safety Sense is standard across both variants, featuring Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Emergency Driving Stop System9, Emergency Steering Assist, Lane Departure Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, Low-Speed Acceleration Suppression and Road Sign Assist. A Driver Monitor System10 uses an in-cabin camera to provide distraction and drowsiness warnings, while a full Vision Assist suite, including Adaptive High-Beam System, Blind Spot Monitor, Multi-Terrain Monitor, Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Assist, helps the driver stay aware of the world around the vehicle. Together, these technologies reflect Subaru’s long-standing commitment to safety.
The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is available to order now. For more information visit: subaru.co.nz/all-new-trailseeker
Media contact:
Catherine Pattison
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Subaru New Zealand
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Email: catherine.pattison@inchcape.co.nz
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- Recommended Retail Prices include GST and exclude dealer delivery charges and all government and statutory charges. For the drive-away price of Subaru vehicles, customers should contact their local authorised Subaru Authorised Centre or visit subaru.co.nz/all-new-trailseeker .
- Acceleration test performed under controlled conditions.
- Figure is based on WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) combined average city and highway cycle test under standardised testing conditions. Range and energy consumption figures are based on laboratory test results only and are provided for comparison purposes. Real world results may vary based on individual driving circumstances, including traffic conditions, driving style, vehicle load, battery age and condition, use of climate control and other electrical systems, vehicle configuration, and environmental conditions. Quoted figures may not reflect real world range or energy consumption.
- Charging times will vary depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the output of the charger being used, starting battery charge, charging equipment, ambient temperature, battery state as well as the age of the battery at point of use. As a result of these factors, charging times may vary significantly. Before charging your Subaru at home, consult with a licensed electrician to ensure your home electrical system can support the charging of your vehicle.
- Ground clearance at kerb weight.
- Compatible Apple or Android device required.
- Compatible Qi-enabled and compliant device required.
- The Advanced Park Assist system is designed to support the driver but has limitations in recognition accuracy and control performance. It is the driver's responsibility to remain aware of the vehicle's surroundings, including pedestrians and other vehicles, and drive safely. Refer to Owner's Manual.
- Emergency Driving Stop System (EDSS) operates only when Lane Tracing Assist is operating. Refer to Owner's Manual for full details.
- The Driver Monitor System (DMS) features for Trailseeker are Distraction Warning and Drowsiness Warning. DMS performance and capability is dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner's Manual for full details.
