When you think of fast Subarus, legendary names like the WRX STI might come to mind.
But this is now the quickest production Subaru sold in the U.S. yet: the Trailseeker.
With 375 horsepower, this electric vehicle shoots to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds. Yes, it’s hard to accept the fact that a spacious two-row SUV is faster to 60 than a famous rally-racer, but such is the electrified world we live in.
This one should do well off-road, too, with 8.5 inches of ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. This SUV’s name only implies that it seeks trails. The moniker does not promise any trail performance, though it should. Snow should not be an issue, either.
This now makes three all-electric offerings for Subaru, with the Trailseeker being sold alongside the smaller Uncharted and Solterra EV models. Subaru says the Trailseeker is more than six inches longer and nearly an inch taller than the Solterra. The Uncharted is the smallest of the bunch.
While the Trailseeker is speedy and comfortable, any discussion about electrics quickly turns to range. When I charged this one to 96%, the dash showed a projected 240 miles of range, putting this one in modest range territory. Subaru says this Touring model is capable of an estimated range of about 274 miles and can charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 28 minutes.
Now back to that comfort. This one has something that’s always welcome inside: two wireless phone chargers up front. There’s a big, Toyota-derived center screen that’s easy to use. The 14-inch, horizontally oriented display is the largest ever in a Subaru vehicle. Physical knobs remain for the interior temperature and for the stereo volume. The interior is trimmed in gray StarTex, which Subaru calls a “synthetic polyurethane leather alternative,” and which I call vinyl.
Outside, the styling is sleek and conservative, in contrast with the similarly-sized Outback, which has gotten bold and blocky. This one is painted Sapphire Blue Pearl and features, per usual, lots of black plastic body cladding. The wheels are black and gray.
This top-end Trailseeker Touring includes a panoramic glass roof with a motorized shade, ventilated front seats and radiant leg warmers. Lower trim levels include Premium and Limited.
This one comes to $48,005, after shipping.
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