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October 29, 2026

Trailseeker’s wheel deal could be off-seal ace card

October 29, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Trailseeker’s wheel deal could be off-seal ace card

Subaru’s regional agent has spared a thought for off-road adventurers reluctant to rely on an emergency tyre repair kit.

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October 29, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Trailseeker, bZ4X, Touring, Toyota, Subaru, Inchcape, Paul Mallard, spare wheel, spacesaver
October 29, 2026

Subaru’s three-phase EV power play possible

October 29, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Subaru’s three-phase EV power play possible

The adventure wagon brand might soon have three electric all-wheel-drive models here.

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October 29, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Trailseeker, Uncharted, Paul Mallard, Subaru NZ, flat four, electric, Government, EV
October 28, 2026

Electric Outback now … and again in 2029?

October 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric Outback now … and again in 2029?

Subaru’s plan to go alone with its battery-wed products raises speculation about the new Trailseeker eventually being one of two.

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October 28, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Subaru
Trailseeker, Outback, Subaru NZ, Paul Mallard
May 14, 2026

Touring completes updated bZ4X provision

May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Touring completes updated bZ4X provision

Larger body edition delivers more practicality for modest premium, but pares back range.

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May 14, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
bZ4X, electric, Solterra, Trailseeker, Toyota NZ
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
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

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
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
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