It's almost a station wagon: The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, driven

March 3, 2026

Here's something that caught my attention — Subaru’s new Trailseeker looks like the station wagon version of their electric lineup, and honestly, it’s pretty exciting. Michael Teo Van Runkle from Ars Technica points out that unlike the smaller Uncharted, the Trailseeker keeps more of that classic Subaru vibe with rugged styling, plastic cladding, and a longer, higher rear canopy designed to fit a full-size dog crate. Now, here’s where it gets interesting — its dual-motor all-wheel drive and 8.5 inches of ground clearance make it a serious off-road contender, all while offering 281 miles of range from a 74.7 kWh battery. And get this — it's priced at just under $40,000, making it pretty competitive. So what does this mean for you? Subaru’s not just dipping their toes into EVs — they’re leaning into their outdoor, rugged roots, and the Trailseeker might just be the perfect mix of station wagon practicality and adventure readiness. Keep an eye on this one, because it’s shaping up to be a real game-changer.

A new pair of EV siblings joins the Subaru lineup this year, each using a shared skateboard chassis developed in partnership with Toyota. Compared to the original Solterra and smaller Uncharted, the new Trailseeker bears more Subaru DNA despite riding on the same electric platform.

Styling alone helps the Trailseeker look the most Subaru-ish of the expanding electric lineup, with plenty of the plastic cladding you'd find in the Forester and Crosstrek. An optional two-tone paint job helps accentuate the more traditional station wagon profile, which is the most important part of the Trailseeker’s brief: providing a longer and higher rear canopy that Subaru purposefully stretched to hold a full-size dog crate.

Meanwhile, the standard dual-motor powertrain sticks with all-wheel drive only (the Uncharted has a front-wheel-drive option), and a class-leading 8.5 inches (216 mm) of ground clearance emphasizes its off-road capability. It offers 281 miles (452 km) of range out of a 74.7 kWh battery, with a starting price tag of $39,995.

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A new pair of EV siblings joins the Subaru lineup this year, each using a shared skateboard chassis developed in partnership with Toyota. Compared to the original Solterra and smaller Uncharted, the new Trailseeker bears more Subaru DNA despite riding on the same electric platform.

Styling alone helps the Trailseeker look the most Subaru-ish of the expanding electric lineup, with plenty of the plastic cladding you'd find in the Forester and Crosstrek. An optional two-tone paint job helps accentuate the more traditional station wagon profile, which is the most important part of the Trailseeker’s brief: providing a longer and higher rear canopy that Subaru purposefully stretched to hold a full-size dog crate.

Meanwhile, the standard dual-motor powertrain sticks with all-wheel drive only (the Uncharted has a front-wheel-drive option), and a class-leading 8.5 inches (216 mm) of ground clearance emphasizes its off-road capability. It offers 281 miles (452 km) of range out of a 74.7 kWh battery, with a starting price tag of $39,995.

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