The Subaru Trailseeker has been revealed as an electric counterpart to the Outback estate that prioritises off-road capabilities.
Subaru’s first bespoke electric car, it gets four-wheel drive and the same 8.3in (211mm) of ground clearance as the Solterra electric SUV.
It packs two motors (one per axle) that combine to put out 375bhp, enabling a 0-60mph sprint time of 4.4sec.
Its 74.kWh lithium lithium ion battery yields a range of 260 miles (on the US’s EPA test cycle, rather than Europe’s more lenient WLTP standard) and can be charged at rates of up to 150kW, so a 10-80% fill can take less than 35 minutes.
It can tow loads of up to 1588kg and offers several drive models for surfaces including snow and deep mud, as well as a hill descent control system.
Inside, it’s said to offer more cargo space than the Solterra, putting it on a par with the Outback.
There’s a 14.0in infotainment touchscreen (the biggest fittest in a Subaru yet) and a high-set digital instrument panel too.
Subaru has yet to announce pricing, but the Trailseeker is likely to be positioned above the Solterra.
Deliveries will begin next year. Autocar understands that the Trailseeker may be renamed for the UK market.
As well as revealing the Trailseeker and a heavily revised Solterra at the New York motor show, Subaru has confirmed it will launch its third EV this year.
It’s possible that – as the Solterra is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X – this will be a restyled version of the new Toyota C-HR+.