Subaru Australia is getting ready to launch its quickest and most powerful car ever. No, it’s not a new WRX STI, unfortunately. It’s the Trailseeker.
This is a fully electric SUV promising “genuine all-wheel drive capability” that Subaru is known for, with an electric twin-motor powertrain. Energy comes from a 74.7kWh CATL battery offering a range of up to 533km, with DC fast charging at up to 150kW.
Fairly normal and average figures for an electric SUV of this category in 2026, but it does offer 22kW charging via a three-phase AC plug, which is pretty unique especially for the non-premium class.
From there, power is sent to two electric motors that combine to produce 280kW. That makes it the most powerful Subaru production car ever, behind the 2019 WRX STI S209, which offered 254kW – in terms of official production cars.
Subaru claims it is also the quickest production car it has ever made, crossing 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.4 seconds. It’s a bit sad to think that the Subaru 22B STI could do the sprint in 4.7 seconds back in 1998.
Nonetheless, it is the quickest now and Subaru Australia is excited to confirm it is hitting local showrooms in the second quarter of 2026. Scott Lawrence, General Manager of Subaru Australia, said:
“It shows that electric performance doesn’t have to come at the expense of confidence, control or real-world capability – the qualities our customers expect from a Subaru. And being the quickest Subaru production vehicle ever it’s a fun and engaging drive in all conditions.”
Other highlights include 211mm of ground clearance, V2L charging at 1500W, and a 1500kg braked towing capacity. It also showcases a unique exterior design with bolstered wheel arches, and roughly the size and practicality of the Subaru Outback.
Interested customers can registered their interest now via Subaru’s website. More specs and prices will be announced closer to its arrival in a few months.
