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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
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
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
April 18, 2025

It’s the ‘out there’ Outback

April 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
It’s the ‘out there’ Outback

Subaru’s Kiwi favourite off-road wagon has adopted a chunky new look.

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April 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Wilderness, Subaru NZ, Canyonero
April 18, 2025

Trailseeker takes Subaru on new trek

April 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Trailseeker takes Subaru on new trek

Solterra’s new mud mate delivers as an electric Outback.

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April 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Solterra, Trailseeker, New York motor show, Toyota, bZ4X, Subaru NZ
April 04, 2025

Fresh hybrid to lead Forester charge

April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Fresh hybrid to lead Forester charge

New look, a different petrol-electric drivetrain, mid-year arrival confirmed with brand yet to share model choices, prices and specs.

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April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, hybrid, Subaru NZ, Kym Mellow, Inchcape, ADR, EPA
February 08, 2025

Hybrid enhanced for new Forester

February 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid enhanced for new Forester

Twin electric motor variant signed up for NZ -  will we also see the Wilderness edition of gen six car?

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February 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, Toyota, Subaru NZ, Hybrid, CVT, Wilderness, Chicago
December 23, 2024

Subaru NZ sticks it to WRX manual

December 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru NZ sticks it to WRX manual

Vale Rex: The derivative of this performance icon that direct-links to this car’s illustrious motorsport involvement has been axed.

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December 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Subaru NZ, WRX, CVT, Lineartronic
December 06, 2024

BRZ: Buy it and more could come

December 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
BRZ: Buy it and more could come

Subaru has returned its twin to the Toyota GR 86 as a 10-car initial consignment, but that doesn’t mean it cannot get more.

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December 06, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
BRZ, Subaru NZ, tS, Tim Barns-Lawton
November 07, 2024

Base Forester treated to leather, price drop

November 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Base Forester treated to leather, price drop

A luxury ingredient has come the the fleet-favoured entry derivative.

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November 07, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Forester, Luxury, X, Premium, Subaru NZ
October 29, 2024

Outback ongoing for NZ, as Japan drops bombshell

October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Outback ongoing for NZ, as Japan drops bombshell

Outback will still remain on sale here when sales in Japan cease, local distributor assures.

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October 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Outback, Forester, Subaru NZ, hybrid, Inchcape, Kym Mellow
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