Subaru Australia Maps Three-Pronged Outback Lineup as Trailseeker BEV Nears Q2 Launch

Overview

• A new seventh-generation Outback is on sale with a split between standard models for loyalists and a Wilderness grade aimed at buyers of traditional ladder-frame 4x4s.
• Outback Wilderness adds 240mm ground clearance, dual‑mode X‑Mode AWD and a 194kW/382Nm 2.4‑litre turbo engine, positioned against Everest, MU‑X and Prado on capability and on‑road manners.
• The Trailseeker BEV arrives in Q2 2026 with a claimed WLTP range up to 533km from a 74.7kWh battery, with pricing to follow and space reserved to potentially include a spare wheel.
• Subaru will expand hybrids across its range and add select BEVs as NVES limits tighten to 117g/km CO2 in 2026, noting just 202 Solterras sold in 2025 left little offset against petrol models.
• Executives say the three‑track approach is designed to grow Outback sales in 2026, while future local BEVs such as the Uncharted and a mooted three‑row model are under consideration using Toyota know‑how.