- Subaru’s Trailseeker EV has made its world debut at the New York Auto Show.
- The 375 hp SUV shares its design and powertrain with the the smaller Solterra.
- Two motors provide AWD traction and an electric range of more than 260 miles.
Subaru smaller lineup means it doesn’t have as many debuts in a year as rival automakers, but today it’s hit us with three big ones including the facelifted Solterra and its new big brother, the Trailseeker.
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Unveiled at the New York Auto Show, the Trailseeker is like a Solterra for people who want more space and more power. And like the smaller SUV, the Trailseeker has a Toyota twin, though one we’re yet too see.
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Subaru’s supplied media images, which look badly Photoshopped at best and an AI nightmare at worst, show the Trailseeker looking more like a wagon than an SUV, but one showcasing the same angular design language as the Solterra. The scant spec details reveal the Trailseeker is around an inch (25 mm) taller and six longer (150 mm) than the smaller Solterra.
Where the new Solterra tops out at 338 hp (343 PS / 252 kW), the Trailseeker’s dual-motor drivetrain delivers “approximately” 375 hp (380 PS / 280 kW). Subaru hasn’t publicly revealed acceleration and range figures for its second ever EV, but Road & Track claims it was told to expect zero to 60 mph (97 kmh) in the order of 4.4 seconds.
A 74.7 kWh battery slung under the floor (but still allowing the same 8.3 inches/211 mm of ground clearance as the Solterra) delivers “more than” 260 miles (418 km) of range on a single charge, which is dealt with by a NACS port.
A 3,500 lbs (1,590 kg) towing capacity is claimed and the X-Mode drive mode system includes Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud settings, plus Grip Control and Downhill Assist Control to keep you out of trouble.
The Trailseeker’s cabin, like its exterior design borrows heavily from the Solterra and features a 14-inch touchscreen, the largest ever fitted to a Subaru. Two wireless smartphone charges are standard.
As you might have gathered, Subaru has left a lot of gaping holes in its spec sheet, including charging speeds, approach and departure angles, and prices. But no doubt we’ll be able to fill in some of those gaps in the coming weeks and months, by which time we might have got a look at Toyota’s own version of the Trailseeker.
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