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The Advertiser
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Subaru Australia confirms more EVs, but when?
Subaru has promised to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup in Australia with a broader range of battery-powered models, but is yet to confirm which EVs will be released here, or when. The Japanese brand introduced its first dedicated EV, the Solterra, to local showrooms last year after it was developed as part of a joint venture with Toyota. The mid-size electric SUV is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X with only minor cosmetic changes. But Subaru Australia sells the Solterra exclusively with a twin-motor configuration to maintain its trademark all-wheel drive layout, while the BZ4X is available with the same dual-motor AWD powertrain, as well as a single-motor front-wheel drive version for a lower price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Solterra has received a relatively luke-warm reception from Australian consumers, finding just 68 new homes in 2025 to the end of April (compared to 299 for Toyota), Subaru confirmed to Australian motoring media during a recent presentation for the sixth-generation Forester that it remains committed to EVs locally. However, it would not provide any additional details on when it plans to launch additional EVs, now what they will be. "Globally, Subaru Corporation has made it clear their desire is to have eight EVs by 2028," said Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence. "How each one of these and when each one of these fits into… we're working very close with Subaru Corporation. And we absolutely have a desire to build our EV offerings for Australian consumers." The next Subaru EV most likely to arrive is the Trailseeker SUV, which was revealed for the first time at the New York motor show in April. The Trailseeker is a more conventional wagon version of the Solterra that measures 152mm longer overall and 25mm taller, creating additional cargo space in the rear. While it features a more rugged appearance, it does not have any additional ground clearance compared to the standard Solterra. It was revealed in New York alongside the first facelift for the Solterra, which brings a more unique and distinctive front-end design, a larger-capacity 74.7kWh battery pack, 14kW more power (up from 160kW to 174kW) from its twin electric motors, and the introduction of a range-topping XT flagship that produces 252kW. Expect the revised Solterra, and potentially the Trailseeker, to arrive in local showrooms by the end of this year. Beyond that, Subaru has confirmed it will continue to work alongside Toyota to build its EV portfolio, including a seven-seat large family SUV to rival the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. Toyota has also admitted it will create a dedicated battery-powered ute and compact car as part of its bZ (Beyond Zero) electric car range. But whether these models will be shared with Subaru has yet to be made clear. MORE: Everything Subaru Solterra Content originally sourced from: Subaru has promised to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup in Australia with a broader range of battery-powered models, but is yet to confirm which EVs will be released here, or when. The Japanese brand introduced its first dedicated EV, the Solterra, to local showrooms last year after it was developed as part of a joint venture with Toyota. The mid-size electric SUV is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X with only minor cosmetic changes. But Subaru Australia sells the Solterra exclusively with a twin-motor configuration to maintain its trademark all-wheel drive layout, while the BZ4X is available with the same dual-motor AWD powertrain, as well as a single-motor front-wheel drive version for a lower price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Solterra has received a relatively luke-warm reception from Australian consumers, finding just 68 new homes in 2025 to the end of April (compared to 299 for Toyota), Subaru confirmed to Australian motoring media during a recent presentation for the sixth-generation Forester that it remains committed to EVs locally. However, it would not provide any additional details on when it plans to launch additional EVs, now what they will be. "Globally, Subaru Corporation has made it clear their desire is to have eight EVs by 2028," said Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence. "How each one of these and when each one of these fits into… we're working very close with Subaru Corporation. And we absolutely have a desire to build our EV offerings for Australian consumers." The next Subaru EV most likely to arrive is the Trailseeker SUV, which was revealed for the first time at the New York motor show in April. The Trailseeker is a more conventional wagon version of the Solterra that measures 152mm longer overall and 25mm taller, creating additional cargo space in the rear. While it features a more rugged appearance, it does not have any additional ground clearance compared to the standard Solterra. It was revealed in New York alongside the first facelift for the Solterra, which brings a more unique and distinctive front-end design, a larger-capacity 74.7kWh battery pack, 14kW more power (up from 160kW to 174kW) from its twin electric motors, and the introduction of a range-topping XT flagship that produces 252kW. Expect the revised Solterra, and potentially the Trailseeker, to arrive in local showrooms by the end of this year. Beyond that, Subaru has confirmed it will continue to work alongside Toyota to build its EV portfolio, including a seven-seat large family SUV to rival the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. Toyota has also admitted it will create a dedicated battery-powered ute and compact car as part of its bZ (Beyond Zero) electric car range. But whether these models will be shared with Subaru has yet to be made clear. MORE: Everything Subaru Solterra Content originally sourced from: Subaru has promised to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup in Australia with a broader range of battery-powered models, but is yet to confirm which EVs will be released here, or when. The Japanese brand introduced its first dedicated EV, the Solterra, to local showrooms last year after it was developed as part of a joint venture with Toyota. The mid-size electric SUV is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X with only minor cosmetic changes. But Subaru Australia sells the Solterra exclusively with a twin-motor configuration to maintain its trademark all-wheel drive layout, while the BZ4X is available with the same dual-motor AWD powertrain, as well as a single-motor front-wheel drive version for a lower price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Solterra has received a relatively luke-warm reception from Australian consumers, finding just 68 new homes in 2025 to the end of April (compared to 299 for Toyota), Subaru confirmed to Australian motoring media during a recent presentation for the sixth-generation Forester that it remains committed to EVs locally. However, it would not provide any additional details on when it plans to launch additional EVs, now what they will be. "Globally, Subaru Corporation has made it clear their desire is to have eight EVs by 2028," said Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence. "How each one of these and when each one of these fits into… we're working very close with Subaru Corporation. And we absolutely have a desire to build our EV offerings for Australian consumers." The next Subaru EV most likely to arrive is the Trailseeker SUV, which was revealed for the first time at the New York motor show in April. The Trailseeker is a more conventional wagon version of the Solterra that measures 152mm longer overall and 25mm taller, creating additional cargo space in the rear. While it features a more rugged appearance, it does not have any additional ground clearance compared to the standard Solterra. It was revealed in New York alongside the first facelift for the Solterra, which brings a more unique and distinctive front-end design, a larger-capacity 74.7kWh battery pack, 14kW more power (up from 160kW to 174kW) from its twin electric motors, and the introduction of a range-topping XT flagship that produces 252kW. Expect the revised Solterra, and potentially the Trailseeker, to arrive in local showrooms by the end of this year. Beyond that, Subaru has confirmed it will continue to work alongside Toyota to build its EV portfolio, including a seven-seat large family SUV to rival the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. Toyota has also admitted it will create a dedicated battery-powered ute and compact car as part of its bZ (Beyond Zero) electric car range. But whether these models will be shared with Subaru has yet to be made clear. MORE: Everything Subaru Solterra Content originally sourced from: Subaru has promised to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup in Australia with a broader range of battery-powered models, but is yet to confirm which EVs will be released here, or when. The Japanese brand introduced its first dedicated EV, the Solterra, to local showrooms last year after it was developed as part of a joint venture with Toyota. The mid-size electric SUV is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X with only minor cosmetic changes. But Subaru Australia sells the Solterra exclusively with a twin-motor configuration to maintain its trademark all-wheel drive layout, while the BZ4X is available with the same dual-motor AWD powertrain, as well as a single-motor front-wheel drive version for a lower price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Solterra has received a relatively luke-warm reception from Australian consumers, finding just 68 new homes in 2025 to the end of April (compared to 299 for Toyota), Subaru confirmed to Australian motoring media during a recent presentation for the sixth-generation Forester that it remains committed to EVs locally. However, it would not provide any additional details on when it plans to launch additional EVs, now what they will be. "Globally, Subaru Corporation has made it clear their desire is to have eight EVs by 2028," said Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence. "How each one of these and when each one of these fits into… we're working very close with Subaru Corporation. And we absolutely have a desire to build our EV offerings for Australian consumers." The next Subaru EV most likely to arrive is the Trailseeker SUV, which was revealed for the first time at the New York motor show in April. The Trailseeker is a more conventional wagon version of the Solterra that measures 152mm longer overall and 25mm taller, creating additional cargo space in the rear. While it features a more rugged appearance, it does not have any additional ground clearance compared to the standard Solterra. It was revealed in New York alongside the first facelift for the Solterra, which brings a more unique and distinctive front-end design, a larger-capacity 74.7kWh battery pack, 14kW more power (up from 160kW to 174kW) from its twin electric motors, and the introduction of a range-topping XT flagship that produces 252kW. Expect the revised Solterra, and potentially the Trailseeker, to arrive in local showrooms by the end of this year. Beyond that, Subaru has confirmed it will continue to work alongside Toyota to build its EV portfolio, including a seven-seat large family SUV to rival the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. Toyota has also admitted it will create a dedicated battery-powered ute and compact car as part of its bZ (Beyond Zero) electric car range. But whether these models will be shared with Subaru has yet to be made clear. MORE: Everything Subaru Solterra Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from: Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from: Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from: Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. 'We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model,' Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. 'All I can say is watch this space.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were 'fairly advanced'. Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for 'faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading'. Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. Supplied Credit: CarExpert With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback
West Australian
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Subaru Australia confirms more EVs, but when?
Subaru has promised to expand its electric vehicle (EV) lineup in Australia with a broader range of battery-powered models, but is yet to confirm which EVs will be released here, or when. The Japanese brand introduced its first dedicated EV, the Solterra , to local showrooms last year after it was developed as part of a joint venture with Toyota. The mid-size electric SUV is twinned with the Toyota bZ4X with only minor cosmetic changes. But Subaru Australia sells the Solterra exclusively with a twin-motor configuration to maintain its trademark all-wheel drive layout, while the BZ4X is available with the same dual-motor AWD powertrain, as well as a single-motor front-wheel drive version for a lower price. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . While the Solterra has received a relatively luke-warm reception from Australian consumers, finding just 68 new homes in 2025 to the end of April (compared to 299 for Toyota), Subaru confirmed to Australian motoring media during a recent presentation for the sixth-generation Forester that it remains committed to EVs locally. However, it would not provide any additional details on when it plans to launch additional EVs, now what they will be. 'Globally, Subaru Corporation has made it clear their desire is to have eight EVs by 2028,' said Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence. 'How each one of these and when each one of these fits into… we're working very close with Subaru Corporation. And we absolutely have a desire to build our EV offerings for Australian consumers.' The next Subaru EV most likely to arrive is the Trailseeker SUV, which was revealed for the first time at the New York motor show in April. The Trailseeker is a more conventional wagon version of the Solterra that measures 152mm longer overall and 25mm taller, creating additional cargo space in the rear. While it features a more rugged appearance, it does not have any additional ground clearance compared to the standard Solterra. It was revealed in New York alongside the first facelift for the Solterra , which brings a more unique and distinctive front-end design, a larger-capacity 74.7kWh battery pack, 14kW more power (up from 160kW to 174kW) from its twin electric motors, and the introduction of a range-topping XT flagship that produces 252kW. Expect the revised Solterra, and potentially the Trailseeker, to arrive in local showrooms by the end of this year. Beyond that, Subaru has confirmed it will continue to work alongside Toyota to build its EV portfolio, including a seven-seat large family SUV to rival the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 . Toyota has also admitted it will create a dedicated battery-powered ute and compact car as part of its bZ (Beyond Zero) electric car range. But whether these models will be shared with Subaru has yet to be made clear. MORE: Everything Subaru Solterra
7NEWS
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. 'We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model,' Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. 'All I can say is watch this space.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were 'fairly advanced'. Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for 'faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading'. Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013.
