Subaru Trailseeker vs Cupra Tavascan

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Subaru Trailseeker
Subaru Trailseeker

$63,990 - $69,990

2026 price

Cupra Tavascan
Cupra Tavascan

2025 price

Summary

2026 Subaru Trailseeker
2025 Cupra Tavascan
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Electric

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • No spare wheel
  • No third-row seats
  • Mediocre warranty coverage

  • No spare wheel
  • Base equipment levels not to China standards
  • Needs single-pedal driving/braking
2026 Subaru Trailseeker Summary

Many Japanese carmakers were criticised for their delayed rollout of electric vehicles (EVs), however Subaru is finally catching onto the trend.

The Trailseeker is the brand’s newest EV in Australia. Awkward name aside, it’s essentially a larger and boxier version of the Solterra that has a touch of Outback about its looks.

It also brings Subaru’s local EV line-up to three if you include the smaller Uncharted that’s launching in Australia soon.

This is the first time we’ve had the chance to drive the Trailseeker on local soil and there’s immense competition from a number of heavy-hitters, so read on to see how it stacks up.

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2025 Cupra Tavascan Summary

Timing is everything.

For instance, with all the bad publicity the man behind the brand is generating, right now might be the perfect time if you’re in the market for a Tesla Model Y alternative.

And that’s especially so if said alternative happens to be around the same price… such as the all-new Cupra Tavascan.

No, not an antacid for relief from indigestion, but the Volkswagen Group’s Spanish brand’s first medium-sized electric SUV.

Is it good enough to catapult Cupra into the big time in Australia?

Time to find out!

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2026 Subaru Trailseeker 2025 Cupra Tavascan

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