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Herald Sun
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Herald Sun
PH2 proposes Pure One rebrand
Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Pure Hydrogen proposes name change to Pure One, as it focuses on commercial transport solutions Company's operations set on supply of BEV and HFC vehicles along with hydrogen equipment Introduction of new hybrid coach and rigid truck to provide customers with more options to slash emissions Special Report: Pure Hydrogen is proposing to change its name to Pure One to better reflect its strategic focus on global commercial mobility solutions in the transport sector. The shift from a product-specific name also aligns with the Company's long-term strategy to drive growth through diversified revenue channels without confusing investors or partners. Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) notes its operations have now evolved to comprise the supply of both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as well as hydrogen equipment such as refuelling solutions and small production facilities built into shipping containers for rapid deployment. In line with its rebrand to Pure One, the Company noted that its Australian operations have been increasingly focused on growing the sales pipeline for its BEVs, which are more commercially viable in the near-term due to lower upfront costs and greater government support. However, it has also secured hydrogen vehicle orders from large customers across the construction, infrastructure, and waste management sectors including TOLL Transport, Heidelberg Materials, Barwon Water and Solo Resource Recovery. In the US and Canadian markets, stronger government subsidies and incentives are accelerating hydrogen vehicle uptake, making HFC solutions commercially attractive with the company being well advanced on several sale and distribution agreements. Shareholder approval for the name change will be sought at the upcoming annual general meeting. Watch: Pure Hydrogen sells zero-emission garbage truck in first US deal Product development PH2 is continuing to update and innovate its product suite in response to evolving customer demand with all of its key vehicle types now available in both hydrogen and electric variants with full Australian Design Rule approvals. As part of its strategic focus on new vehicle rollouts and product development, the Company recently completed the design and engineering works for two new vehicles. The HD100C hybrid coach and TG23 hybrid low cab rigid truck present an affordable entry point to clean energy technology, with price points comparable to traditional diesel variants while offering potential fuel savings of over 35% compared to diesel equivalents. The HD100C hybrid coach. Pic: Pure Hydrogen The company has already received considerable interest from potential buyers interested in incorporating clean energy solutions into their vehicle fleet with minimal disruption to their existing operations. HD100C is a 12-metre vehicle that's expected to appeal to bus operators as its price point is lower than other BEV and HFC buses. TG23 is a 23-tonne hybrid rigid model that combines electric drive with a diesel back-up, making it suitable for regional operations or long-range urban services where charging infrastructure is limited. 'The proposed rebranding to Pure One Corporation reflects our evolving identity and ambitions beyond hydrogen alone, allowing for greater flexibility and clarity as we broaden into a wider clean energy and mobility portfolio,' PH2 managing director Scott Brown said. 'We are pleased with the positive progress made across multiple fronts, including product innovation and a growing sales pipeline that together build strong momentum toward sustainable growth.' 'Our efforts to continually update and diversify the product offering reflect our commitment to meeting varied customer needs globally.' 'Furthermore, Pure remains focused on the execution of its international expansion strategy, led by early traction in North America, which now represents a major addressable market opportunity for the business.' This article was developed in collaboration with Pure Hydrogen, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. Originally published as Pure Hydrogen signals a name change with rebrand to Pure One
7NEWS
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
MG S6 EV breaks cover as new Tesla Model Y rival
After being spied and appearing in a patent filing, MG's new mid-size electric SUV has now been revealed courtesy of the Australian Government. Australian Design Rule certification documents for the MG S6 EV have shown off the exterior of the new Tesla Model Y rival for the first time, ahead of its local launch during the first half of 2026. According to the ADR filing, it measures 4708mm long, 1912mm wide and 1664mm tall on a 2835mm wheelbase. Running clearance is 190mm. That makes the MG S6 EV 84mm shorter than the top-selling Model Y and 70mm narrower. There's a choice of 62.2kWh and 77kWh batteries, and single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The styling has a distinct familial resemblance to other MG electric vehicles (EVs) such as the MG 4 hatch, the MG S5 EV small SUV, and the Cyberster sports car, with a split front bumper treatment, aggressively angled headlights, and no traditional grille. In contrast to the MG S5 EV, there's a smoother rear-end treatment featuring a more gently curved tailgate and conservative full-width light bar. No interior photos are shown in these approval documents. The range opens with what's referred to in the documents as the 62.2kWh RWD TL1, which produces 151kW of power. These government approval documents don't typically list torque figures. It weighs 1900kg and is capable of towing up to 1500kg braked, and rides on 19- or optional 20-inch alloy wheels. Stepping up to the larger 77kWh battery gets you a more powerful 180kW electric motor in the two rear-wheel drive variants, listed as TL1 and TL2. Unusually, tare mass actually drops down to 1880kg in the TL1, but it's 1911kg in the TL2. Towing capacity and wheel sizes are unchanged from the smaller-battery variant. To get all-wheel drive, you have to choose the larger battery and 20-inch alloy wheels. ABOVE: MG S5 EV, Cyberster This variant features a 119kW front electric motor and 180kW rear unit for a total system output of 266kW. Unusually only a TL1 variant is listed. That appears to suggest there's no way to get the larger battery in up-spec guise with all-wheel drive. The dual-motor MG S6 EV weighs 2005kg. The MG S6 EV isn't the only new EV coming to Australian MG showrooms, with the larger, more premium IM5 liftback and IM6 SUV – from MG parent SAIC Motor's IM Motor brand – also landing this year. By the end of this year, MG will have five EVs on offer in Australia, and next year's MG S6 EV launch will bring the count to six.
Perth Now
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
MG S6 EV breaks cover as new Tesla Model Y rival
After being spied and appearing in a patent filing, MG's new mid-size electric SUV has now been revealed courtesy of the Australian Government. Australian Design Rule certification documents for the MG S6 EV have shown off the exterior of the new Tesla Model Y rival for the first time, ahead of its local launch during the first half of 2026. According to the ADR filing, it measures 4708mm long, 1912mm wide and 1664mm tall on a 2835mm wheelbase. Running clearance is 190mm. That makes the MG S6 EV 84mm shorter than the top-selling Model Y and 70mm narrower. There's a choice of 62.2kWh and 77kWh batteries, and single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The styling has a distinct familial resemblance to other MG electric vehicles (EVs) such as the MG 4 hatch, the MG S5 EV small SUV, and the Cyberster sports car, with a split front bumper treatment, aggressively angled headlights, and no traditional grille. In contrast to the MG S5 EV, there's a smoother rear-end treatment featuring a more gently curved tailgate and conservative full-width light bar. No interior photos are shown in these approval documents. The range opens with what's referred to in the documents as the 62.2kWh RWD TL1, which produces 151kW of power. These government approval documents don't typically list torque figures. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It weighs 1900kg and is capable of towing up to 1500kg braked, and rides on 19- or optional 20-inch alloy wheels. Stepping up to the larger 77kWh battery gets you a more powerful 180kW electric motor in the two rear-wheel drive variants, listed as TL1 and TL2. Unusually, tare mass actually drops down to 1880kg in the TL1, but it's 1911kg in the TL2. Towing capacity and wheel sizes are unchanged from the smaller-battery variant. To get all-wheel drive, you have to choose the larger battery and 20-inch alloy wheels. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert ABOVE: MG S5 EV, Cyberster This variant features a 119kW front electric motor and 180kW rear unit for a total system output of 266kW. Unusually only a TL1 variant is listed. That appears to suggest there's no way to get the larger battery in up-spec guise with all-wheel drive. The dual-motor MG S6 EV weighs 2005kg. The MG S6 EV isn't the only new EV coming to Australian MG showrooms, with the larger, more premium IM5 liftback and IM6 SUV – from MG parent SAIC Motor's IM Motor brand – also landing this year. By the end of this year, MG will have five EVs on offer in Australia, and next year's MG S6 EV launch will bring the count to six. MORE: Everything MG
The Advertiser
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Subaru Outback: Boxier SUV nears Australian launch, packing turbo power
Government documents list both '2.5i-L' and '2.4i-T' variants of the Outback as having been approved for Australian roads, though the largely blank documents don't shed any other light on the next-generation large SUV. Subaru Australia has been tight-lipped about the new Outback, which was revealed in April. It has yet to confirm launch timing, saying upon the Outback's reveal only that "We look forward to sharing what these global debuts mean for the Australian market in due course." When asked for an update, a Subaru Australia spokesperson said there was no news to share at this time. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Subaru. Click here to get a great deal. However, the appearance of the Outback in Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification documents suggests a local launch could occur within the next six months. The new Forester mid-size SUV, for example, appeared in ADR approval documents in February 2025, before launching here in July. The current Crosstrek small SUV had a gap of around five months between being approved for local roads and being launched. Should the Outback arrive here in early 2026, Australians would gain access to the all-new model just a few months after Americans. The Outback is going on sale in the US late this year. That short delay is in stark contrast with the outgoing Outback, which entered production in the US and went on sale there in late 2019. However, its Japanese-built counterpart didn't launch here until early 2021. The turbocharged version of the outgoing Outback was delayed even longer, also launching in the US late in 2019 but not arriving here until early in 2023. In that instance, the Outback turbo was initially produced only in the US, with Japanese production not commencing until much later. This time around, the Outback is being produced exclusively in Japan. This means Subaru needs to have naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions ready for export to markets like ours and the US. It's a smaller pool of markets this time around for the Outback. Subaru won't offer the new, blockier model in Japan or Europe. In the latter market, the Outback name will live on, albeit with an 'E-' prefix, affixed to the electric Trailseeker revealed in April. It's worth noting that ADR approval documents will sometimes list model variants that may not end up being introduced here. Nevertheless, it appears likely Subaru will stick with a turbocharged engine in the Outback locally, given the absence of a suitable replacement. That's in contrast with other crossover SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, which is dropping turbo power globally in favour of a hybrid system that will arrive later, or the updated Hyundai Kona lineup which has sacrificed turbo power locally in favour of an expanded naturally aspirated and hybrid powertrain lineup. The Outback is bigger than both those models and competes in the large SUV segment, where turbocharged engines – whether petrol or diesel – have become an expectation. As before, naturally aspirated and turbocharged Outback variants will come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with eight artificial gears, as well as Subaru's 'symmetrical' all-wheel drive system. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre flat four produces 134kW of power and 241Nm of torque, while the turbo 2.4-litre produces 194kW and 376Nm. Subaru has yet to confirm a hybrid Outback, however, one seems likely to arrive eventually given the Japanese brand has introduced a new, more powerful and more efficient 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain. The seventh-generation Outback departs sharply from its predecessors in terms of styling, with a much boxier body that sees it move away from its more traditional station wagon cues. Inside, the Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system – now larger and landscape-oriented instead of portrait – with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Subaru has also returned to a traditional climate control array, while other more user-friendly touches include larger bottle holders in the doors and "more accessible" cupholders. A more rugged Wilderness variant will be available in the US once again, and Subaru Australia has confirmed it will finally introduce this nameplate Down Under… although whether it's in the form of the new Outback, Forester or Crosstrek remains to be seen. It isn't just the Outback that Subaru Australia is being tight-lipped about. Subaru also revealed its updated Solterra and new Trailseeker (called E-Outback in Europe) electric vehicles (EVs) in April, but has yet to indicate whether they're coming here and, if so, when. Likewise, the Uncharted EV revealed this month has also yet to be confirmed for local release. MORE: 2026 Subaru Outback revealed, looks more like an SUV than ever before MORE: Explore the Subaru Outback showroom Content originally sourced from: Government documents list both '2.5i-L' and '2.4i-T' variants of the Outback as having been approved for Australian roads, though the largely blank documents don't shed any other light on the next-generation large SUV. Subaru Australia has been tight-lipped about the new Outback, which was revealed in April. It has yet to confirm launch timing, saying upon the Outback's reveal only that "We look forward to sharing what these global debuts mean for the Australian market in due course." When asked for an update, a Subaru Australia spokesperson said there was no news to share at this time. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Subaru. Click here to get a great deal. However, the appearance of the Outback in Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification documents suggests a local launch could occur within the next six months. The new Forester mid-size SUV, for example, appeared in ADR approval documents in February 2025, before launching here in July. The current Crosstrek small SUV had a gap of around five months between being approved for local roads and being launched. Should the Outback arrive here in early 2026, Australians would gain access to the all-new model just a few months after Americans. The Outback is going on sale in the US late this year. That short delay is in stark contrast with the outgoing Outback, which entered production in the US and went on sale there in late 2019. However, its Japanese-built counterpart didn't launch here until early 2021. The turbocharged version of the outgoing Outback was delayed even longer, also launching in the US late in 2019 but not arriving here until early in 2023. In that instance, the Outback turbo was initially produced only in the US, with Japanese production not commencing until much later. This time around, the Outback is being produced exclusively in Japan. This means Subaru needs to have naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions ready for export to markets like ours and the US. It's a smaller pool of markets this time around for the Outback. Subaru won't offer the new, blockier model in Japan or Europe. In the latter market, the Outback name will live on, albeit with an 'E-' prefix, affixed to the electric Trailseeker revealed in April. It's worth noting that ADR approval documents will sometimes list model variants that may not end up being introduced here. Nevertheless, it appears likely Subaru will stick with a turbocharged engine in the Outback locally, given the absence of a suitable replacement. That's in contrast with other crossover SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, which is dropping turbo power globally in favour of a hybrid system that will arrive later, or the updated Hyundai Kona lineup which has sacrificed turbo power locally in favour of an expanded naturally aspirated and hybrid powertrain lineup. The Outback is bigger than both those models and competes in the large SUV segment, where turbocharged engines – whether petrol or diesel – have become an expectation. As before, naturally aspirated and turbocharged Outback variants will come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with eight artificial gears, as well as Subaru's 'symmetrical' all-wheel drive system. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre flat four produces 134kW of power and 241Nm of torque, while the turbo 2.4-litre produces 194kW and 376Nm. Subaru has yet to confirm a hybrid Outback, however, one seems likely to arrive eventually given the Japanese brand has introduced a new, more powerful and more efficient 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain. The seventh-generation Outback departs sharply from its predecessors in terms of styling, with a much boxier body that sees it move away from its more traditional station wagon cues. Inside, the Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system – now larger and landscape-oriented instead of portrait – with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Subaru has also returned to a traditional climate control array, while other more user-friendly touches include larger bottle holders in the doors and "more accessible" cupholders. A more rugged Wilderness variant will be available in the US once again, and Subaru Australia has confirmed it will finally introduce this nameplate Down Under… although whether it's in the form of the new Outback, Forester or Crosstrek remains to be seen. It isn't just the Outback that Subaru Australia is being tight-lipped about. Subaru also revealed its updated Solterra and new Trailseeker (called E-Outback in Europe) electric vehicles (EVs) in April, but has yet to indicate whether they're coming here and, if so, when. Likewise, the Uncharted EV revealed this month has also yet to be confirmed for local release. MORE: 2026 Subaru Outback revealed, looks more like an SUV than ever before MORE: Explore the Subaru Outback showroom Content originally sourced from: Government documents list both '2.5i-L' and '2.4i-T' variants of the Outback as having been approved for Australian roads, though the largely blank documents don't shed any other light on the next-generation large SUV. Subaru Australia has been tight-lipped about the new Outback, which was revealed in April. It has yet to confirm launch timing, saying upon the Outback's reveal only that "We look forward to sharing what these global debuts mean for the Australian market in due course." When asked for an update, a Subaru Australia spokesperson said there was no news to share at this time. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Subaru. Click here to get a great deal. However, the appearance of the Outback in Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification documents suggests a local launch could occur within the next six months. The new Forester mid-size SUV, for example, appeared in ADR approval documents in February 2025, before launching here in July. The current Crosstrek small SUV had a gap of around five months between being approved for local roads and being launched. Should the Outback arrive here in early 2026, Australians would gain access to the all-new model just a few months after Americans. The Outback is going on sale in the US late this year. That short delay is in stark contrast with the outgoing Outback, which entered production in the US and went on sale there in late 2019. However, its Japanese-built counterpart didn't launch here until early 2021. The turbocharged version of the outgoing Outback was delayed even longer, also launching in the US late in 2019 but not arriving here until early in 2023. In that instance, the Outback turbo was initially produced only in the US, with Japanese production not commencing until much later. This time around, the Outback is being produced exclusively in Japan. This means Subaru needs to have naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions ready for export to markets like ours and the US. It's a smaller pool of markets this time around for the Outback. Subaru won't offer the new, blockier model in Japan or Europe. In the latter market, the Outback name will live on, albeit with an 'E-' prefix, affixed to the electric Trailseeker revealed in April. It's worth noting that ADR approval documents will sometimes list model variants that may not end up being introduced here. Nevertheless, it appears likely Subaru will stick with a turbocharged engine in the Outback locally, given the absence of a suitable replacement. That's in contrast with other crossover SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, which is dropping turbo power globally in favour of a hybrid system that will arrive later, or the updated Hyundai Kona lineup which has sacrificed turbo power locally in favour of an expanded naturally aspirated and hybrid powertrain lineup. The Outback is bigger than both those models and competes in the large SUV segment, where turbocharged engines – whether petrol or diesel – have become an expectation. As before, naturally aspirated and turbocharged Outback variants will come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with eight artificial gears, as well as Subaru's 'symmetrical' all-wheel drive system. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre flat four produces 134kW of power and 241Nm of torque, while the turbo 2.4-litre produces 194kW and 376Nm. Subaru has yet to confirm a hybrid Outback, however, one seems likely to arrive eventually given the Japanese brand has introduced a new, more powerful and more efficient 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain. The seventh-generation Outback departs sharply from its predecessors in terms of styling, with a much boxier body that sees it move away from its more traditional station wagon cues. Inside, the Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system – now larger and landscape-oriented instead of portrait – with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Subaru has also returned to a traditional climate control array, while other more user-friendly touches include larger bottle holders in the doors and "more accessible" cupholders. A more rugged Wilderness variant will be available in the US once again, and Subaru Australia has confirmed it will finally introduce this nameplate Down Under… although whether it's in the form of the new Outback, Forester or Crosstrek remains to be seen. It isn't just the Outback that Subaru Australia is being tight-lipped about. Subaru also revealed its updated Solterra and new Trailseeker (called E-Outback in Europe) electric vehicles (EVs) in April, but has yet to indicate whether they're coming here and, if so, when. Likewise, the Uncharted EV revealed this month has also yet to be confirmed for local release. MORE: 2026 Subaru Outback revealed, looks more like an SUV than ever before MORE: Explore the Subaru Outback showroom Content originally sourced from: Government documents list both '2.5i-L' and '2.4i-T' variants of the Outback as having been approved for Australian roads, though the largely blank documents don't shed any other light on the next-generation large SUV. Subaru Australia has been tight-lipped about the new Outback, which was revealed in April. It has yet to confirm launch timing, saying upon the Outback's reveal only that "We look forward to sharing what these global debuts mean for the Australian market in due course." When asked for an update, a Subaru Australia spokesperson said there was no news to share at this time. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Subaru. Click here to get a great deal. However, the appearance of the Outback in Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification documents suggests a local launch could occur within the next six months. The new Forester mid-size SUV, for example, appeared in ADR approval documents in February 2025, before launching here in July. The current Crosstrek small SUV had a gap of around five months between being approved for local roads and being launched. Should the Outback arrive here in early 2026, Australians would gain access to the all-new model just a few months after Americans. The Outback is going on sale in the US late this year. That short delay is in stark contrast with the outgoing Outback, which entered production in the US and went on sale there in late 2019. However, its Japanese-built counterpart didn't launch here until early 2021. The turbocharged version of the outgoing Outback was delayed even longer, also launching in the US late in 2019 but not arriving here until early in 2023. In that instance, the Outback turbo was initially produced only in the US, with Japanese production not commencing until much later. This time around, the Outback is being produced exclusively in Japan. This means Subaru needs to have naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions ready for export to markets like ours and the US. It's a smaller pool of markets this time around for the Outback. Subaru won't offer the new, blockier model in Japan or Europe. In the latter market, the Outback name will live on, albeit with an 'E-' prefix, affixed to the electric Trailseeker revealed in April. It's worth noting that ADR approval documents will sometimes list model variants that may not end up being introduced here. Nevertheless, it appears likely Subaru will stick with a turbocharged engine in the Outback locally, given the absence of a suitable replacement. That's in contrast with other crossover SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, which is dropping turbo power globally in favour of a hybrid system that will arrive later, or the updated Hyundai Kona lineup which has sacrificed turbo power locally in favour of an expanded naturally aspirated and hybrid powertrain lineup. The Outback is bigger than both those models and competes in the large SUV segment, where turbocharged engines – whether petrol or diesel – have become an expectation. As before, naturally aspirated and turbocharged Outback variants will come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with eight artificial gears, as well as Subaru's 'symmetrical' all-wheel drive system. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre flat four produces 134kW of power and 241Nm of torque, while the turbo 2.4-litre produces 194kW and 376Nm. Subaru has yet to confirm a hybrid Outback, however, one seems likely to arrive eventually given the Japanese brand has introduced a new, more powerful and more efficient 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain. The seventh-generation Outback departs sharply from its predecessors in terms of styling, with a much boxier body that sees it move away from its more traditional station wagon cues. Inside, the Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system – now larger and landscape-oriented instead of portrait – with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Subaru has also returned to a traditional climate control array, while other more user-friendly touches include larger bottle holders in the doors and "more accessible" cupholders. A more rugged Wilderness variant will be available in the US once again, and Subaru Australia has confirmed it will finally introduce this nameplate Down Under… although whether it's in the form of the new Outback, Forester or Crosstrek remains to be seen. It isn't just the Outback that Subaru Australia is being tight-lipped about. Subaru also revealed its updated Solterra and new Trailseeker (called E-Outback in Europe) electric vehicles (EVs) in April, but has yet to indicate whether they're coming here and, if so, when. Likewise, the Uncharted EV revealed this month has also yet to be confirmed for local release. MORE: 2026 Subaru Outback revealed, looks more like an SUV than ever before MORE: Explore the Subaru Outback showroom Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Subaru Outback: Boxier SUV nears Australian launch, packing turbo power
The seventh-generation Subaru Outback is set to continue offering both naturally aspirated and turbocharged four-cylinder boxer powertrains. Government documents list both '2.5i-L' and '2.4i-T' variants of the Outback as having been approved for Australian roads, though the largely blank documents don't shed any other light on the next-generation large SUV. Subaru Australia has been tight-lipped about the new Outback, which was revealed in April. It has yet to confirm launch timing, saying upon the Outback's reveal only that 'We look forward to sharing what these global debuts mean for the Australian market in due course.' When asked for an update, a Subaru Australia spokesperson said there was no news to share at this time. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new Subaru. Click here to get a great deal. However, the appearance of the Outback in Australian Design Rule (ADR) certification documents suggests a local launch could occur within the next six months. The new Forester mid-size SUV, for example, appeared in ADR approval documents in February 2025, before launching here in July. The current Crosstrek small SUV had a gap of around five months between being approved for local roads and being launched. Should the Outback arrive here in early 2026, Australians would gain access to the all-new model just a few months after Americans. The Outback is going on sale in the US late this year. That short delay is in stark contrast with the outgoing Outback, which entered production in the US and went on sale there in late 2019. However, its Japanese-built counterpart didn't launch here until early 2021. The turbocharged version of the outgoing Outback was delayed even longer, also launching in the US late in 2019 but not arriving here until early in 2023. In that instance, the Outback turbo was initially produced only in the US, with Japanese production not commencing until much later. This time around, the Outback is being produced exclusively in Japan. This means Subaru needs to have naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions ready for export to markets like ours and the US. It's a smaller pool of markets this time around for the Outback. Subaru won't offer the new, blockier model in Japan or Europe. In the latter market, the Outback name will live on, albeit with an 'E-' prefix, affixed to the electric Trailseeker revealed in April. It's worth noting that ADR approval documents will sometimes list model variants that may not end up being introduced here. Nevertheless, it appears likely Subaru will stick with a turbocharged engine in the Outback locally, given the absence of a suitable replacement. That's in contrast with other crossover SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, which is dropping turbo power globally in favour of a hybrid system that will arrive later, or the updated Hyundai Kona lineup which has sacrificed turbo power locally in favour of an expanded naturally aspirated and hybrid powertrain lineup. The Outback is bigger than both those models and competes in the large SUV segment, where turbocharged engines – whether petrol or diesel – have become an expectation. As before, naturally aspirated and turbocharged Outback variants will come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with eight artificial gears, as well as Subaru's 'symmetrical' all-wheel drive system. The naturally aspirated 2.5-litre flat four produces 134kW of power and 241Nm of torque, while the turbo 2.4-litre produces 194kW and 376Nm. Subaru has yet to confirm a hybrid Outback, however, one seems likely to arrive eventually given the Japanese brand has introduced a new, more powerful and more efficient 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain. The seventh-generation Outback departs sharply from its predecessors in terms of styling, with a much boxier body that sees it move away from its more traditional station wagon cues. Inside, the Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system – now larger and landscape-oriented instead of portrait – with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Subaru has also returned to a traditional climate control array, while other more user-friendly touches include larger bottle holders in the doors and 'more accessible' cupholders. A more rugged Wilderness variant will be available in the US once again, and Subaru Australia has confirmed it will finally introduce this nameplate Down Under… although whether it's in the form of the new Outback, Forester or Crosstrek remains to be seen. It isn't just the Outback that Subaru Australia is being tight-lipped about. Subaru also revealed its updated Solterra and new Trailseeker (called E-Outback in Europe) electric vehicles (EVs) in April, but has yet to indicate whether they're coming here and, if so, when. Likewise, the Uncharted EV revealed this month has also yet to be confirmed for local release.
