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September 01, 2026

Trailseeker finally goes green for NZ

September 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Trailseeker finally goes green for NZ

The largest of Subaru’s three battery-wed choices will avail in two specifications.

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September 01, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Trailseeker Touring, Trailseeker AWD, Paul Mallard, Subaru NZ, AWD, Toyota bZ4X Touring
July 14, 2026

Inchcape names new NZ GM

July 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Inchcape names new NZ GM

onterra and Rally NZ roles on new boss’s CV.

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July 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
LDV, KGM, SsangYong NZ, Inchcape, Mallard
June 03, 2026

Trailseeker Subaru’s next EV pitch

June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Trailseeker Subaru’s next EV pitch

The largest of three battery-wed Subarus has been selected for NZ duty, but two others seem easily achieved if required as reinforcements.

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June 03, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Trailseeker Touring, Subaru NZ, Toyota bZ4x Touring, electric, Solterra, Uncharted, STi, Jerry Delaney
April 15, 2026

Fourth special issue WRX here

April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Fourth special issue WRX here

Another case of yellow fever with Senko edition. 

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April 15, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRX, Jerry Delaney, Senko, watch, AKA, Tatsu, Todoroki, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, BRZ, Kiiro
March 30, 2026

Subaru’s three-phase EV power play all go

March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru’s three-phase EV power play all go

Uncharted, Trailseeker and updated Solterra - they’re all signed up for the region, so ….

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March 30, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Uncharted, Solterra, Trailseeker, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Jerry Delaney, EV
February 25, 2026

Call of the wild for Forester, Crosstrek

February 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Call of the wild for Forester, Crosstrek

Potential for local availability of Wilderness editions of Subaru’s other petrol off-seal-sorted SUVs has firmed.

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February 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Wilderness, Subaru NZ, Forester, Crosstrek, Solterra, Uncharted
February 19, 2026

Outback bulks up in size and price

February 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Outback bulks up in size and price

Wilderness keeps turbo vibe going, but pushes this wagon into new sticker territory.

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February 19, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
outback, Wilderness, XT, AWD, Premium
December 09, 2025

Sun-struck Subaru issued

December 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Sun-struck Subaru issued

The latest limited edition from Fuji is an example of blue sky thinking.

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December 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
BRZ, Subaru NZ, Kiiro, Series Yellow, Jerry Delaney
November 27, 2025

2026 Outback: New look, new models, new outputs

November 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
2026 Outback: New look, new models, new outputs

As expected, the Wilderness editions are a turbocharged go; XT is out to pasture, 2.5s plug on.

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November 27, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Wilderness, Premium, Touring
November 11, 2025

Cloudy forecast for brighter Solterra?

November 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 Cloudy forecast for brighter Solterra?

Subaru’s smartened-up electric SUV is regionally available - but when or even if it will come to NZ isn’t clear.

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November 11, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Subaru NZ, Inchcape, Solterra, Jerry Delaney, Trailseeker, Uncharted
November 05, 2025

Kiwis set to explore Subaru’s Wilderness catalogue?

November 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Kiwis set to explore Subaru’s Wilderness catalogue?

Special edition Forester and Outback being given focus at Japan show raises thought about NZ circulation.

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November 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, Outback, Trailseeker, Subaru NZ, Inchcape NZ
October 31, 2025

Just another old Forester - not

October 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Just another old Forester - not

It’s high mileage, far from new, but has undergone a pretty sweet rebirth. Plus, there’s the most recent ownership.

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October 31, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Mike King, fundraiser, Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls, Forester, auction, Gumboot Friday
October 30, 2025

Subby sensations - one for now, another for the future?

October 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Subby sensations - one for now, another for the future?

Subaru Technica International has pulled the covers off two engaging power plays.

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October 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
WRC, WRX, STi, Subaru Technica International, Mobility Japan, Tokyo, electric, turbo, Performance-B, Performance-E
July 21, 2025

Forester versus Outback - who will win?

July 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Forester versus Outback - who will win?

The vastly altered new generation of Kiwis’ top choice Subaru seems set to land in 2026. Meantime, the current car is taking heat from its little brother.

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July 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Forester, Subaru NZ, Jerry Delaney, price
July 21, 2025

Enhanced, additional EVs in Subaru’s thoughts

July 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Enhanced, additional EVs in Subaru’s thoughts

The depressed EV market hurt Solterra sales, but this hasn’t dissuaded the national distributor. But it’s cautious now.

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July 21, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, Uncharted, Trailseeker, Outback-e, e-Outback, Jerry Delaney, Subaru NZ
July 16, 2025

ANCAP ace result for new Forester

July 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
ANCAP ace result for new Forester

A five star start is doubtless great news for Subaru locally, but they’ve no words … yet.

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July 16, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Subaru NZ, Inchcape, embargo, Subaru Australia, Forester, ANCAP, Euro NCAP, Adriana Saviane
July 08, 2025

Crosstrek choice revised

July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Crosstrek choice revised

Base petrol has returned, base hybrid has gone. More change is coming.

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July 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Crosstrek, boxer, Subaru NZ, hybrid
June 19, 2025

Updated Impreza, Crosstrek now ANCAP stars

June 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Impreza, Crosstrek now ANCAP stars

Changes to models’ safety equipment satisfy national crash test auditor.

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June 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Crosstrek, Impreza, ANCAP, five stars, traffic sign recognition, Melbourne, Subaru NZ
June 05, 2025

Forester rejig sets up showdown with Outback

June 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Forester rejig sets up showdown with Outback

Details revealed a week ago are validated by national distributor - and, as tipped, prices have climbed.

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June 05, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, hybrid, Toyota, Subaru NZ
May 29, 2025

New Forester specs shared - thanks neighbour!

May 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
New Forester specs shared - thanks neighbour!

Outputs and economy for new powerplants, likely trims incoming here and potential for price rises. It’s all here.

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May 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, Subaru NZ, Hybrid, Toyota, Outback
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