Warning: This review will make you want a wagon
Wagons have fallen out of favor in the US. Subaru has kept them alive — and the new Trailseeker is wickedly fun.
The Subaru Trailseeker is a surprisingly fast and practical electric vehicle. Ben Shimkus, a Business Insider journalist, drove the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV for approximately 450 miles and found it to be an impressive antidote to the homogeneity of modern American cars. Despite its unassuming appearance, the Trailseeker is classified by Subaru as a midsize SUV and boasts an electric powertrain delivering 375 horsepower and a 0-60 mph acceleration time of around 4.4 seconds.
The vehicle returned about 3.7 miles per kWh, providing around 270 miles of range. The Trailseeker offers ample cargo space for rear passengers and features Subaru's adventure-seeking vibe with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, X-Mode settings, roof rails, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity. However, the vehicle's availability is limited, with only about 10 units in dealership lots per CarGurus data, and the overall wagon segment remains rare in today's new car market.
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