Does anyone have underbody pictures of the car? I’m interested in seeing what it looks like from underneath. I also want to know if it has conventional CV axles like other Subaru models…
Was wondering if anyone has encountered this issue. The last couple of nights when driving home, my car had become a bug killing field, so of course I the windshield washer fluid. Now, it doesn’t happened every time, but sometimes when I pull the lever to wash the bug splatter from my windshield, my lights turn off for a second leaving just the DRLs. It seems to happen the first time I use it on that particular drive, but it wont happen again unless I wait 20+ minutes before using it again.
Does anyone know how to report a bug (pun intended) to Subaru?
FYI..Delaware just added trailseeker to their ev rebates. It’s $2500 back. You may be able to get it through the dealership but because it wasn’t covered until I was like
“Hey you do it for the solterra and they were like let us look.. you’re right” I just got approved and it will be coming directly back into the bank.
Anyhoo check your local states to see if they do anything for it.
While they still leveraged Toyota BZ previous results they did do a small overlap with the New Trailseeker - seems overall very impressive and is in line with the IIHS findings for the most part
Apologies, I don’t have specific names of the different packages, but I’m curious what others think of the additional warranty offerings for coverage of electronics and stuff beyond when the basic warranty expires? It is pricey, but wondering if it’s worth it, particularly with this being the first model year of the TS?
Yes, yes you CAN fit four 1/5 scale remote control cars in the back! 🤔 Also, pic 2 is loaded with 16 bags of mulch with virtually no squat. I bet you can fit 24 bags in there, easy.
I was always hoping to see more fully instrumented and in depth tests for the Trailseeker and finally here's one:
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a70463910/2026-subaru-trailseeker-drive/
A solid review from Car and Driver. Identified areas where the Trailseeker could use (ie. Braking distance 70-0, skidpad numbers and cooling) improvement which primarily are of concern only if you're track focused.
I do wonder if they had the Trailseeker in X-mode as I think the 360 view still shows up at speeds above 6mph.
I have 53 inch Thule WingBar EVOs and they don't seem to fit the TS. (The narrow slide channel under the bars will not let the feet slide in far enough). For those with Thule (or the Subaru-branded Thule), how long are your bars?
What are everyone’s thoughts on the crash ratings for the trailseeker? I read through this report https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/subaru/trailseeker-4-door-suv/2026 and now I am just too scared to buy the car know that my legs could be injured in an accident?
Popped the 4 body clips out because I was too curious. Not much to see, now we wait for a receiver release!
So there’s that one post featuring a white Trailseeker. Happy to report I have the second one in LA!
Just kidding. Stoked about our new Limited in Daybreak Blue Pearl, though. Hoping to see more of y’all out there soon!
10 bags of mulch and 6 potted plants fit (very) comfortably! I didn’t know if I was going to stay in anxious “new car” mode since I’ve never had a brand new car before but apparently I’m past it in less than a month! All weather seat back covers and cargo liner definitely made it less worrisome. What has everyone else hauled so far?!
From adding a dash cam to installing a hitch, what have you done (or will do) to customize your Trailseeker?
My first change will be to pull the fuse of the QI charging pads. Less heat and better power delivery with a cable.
After sitting for 2 days, my mom’s Trailseeker’s 12V was flat dead this morning. Car has 127 miles on it. I ran to Costco and bought an AGM Group 47 battery and it fit in there perfectly.
I called bunch electricians to have a dedicated 240V outlet installed from my main electrical box in my garage (you can see it in the video) to 3 ft away to the wall, I had bids from 4 different electricians anywhere from $700 to $2000 - IMO: as soon as they hear garage and EV price goes up!. I put together this setup under $225, works perfect, very happy with it!
This weekend was finally the test drive - I had all my deal numbers established, bank set up, wife not tirading... via email I had three dealers agree to $2k customer cash, $4k dealer incentive, and $1.5k Costco special ($7.5k off MSRP for the Limited).
And the car is awesome. The seats are comfortable, and there is plenty of room in the rear. Fit and finish is great, Sapphire Blue is very pretty, and performance is a blast. But at the lowest seat setting (with a mostly upright recline), the visor is at my eye level. The ceiling feels about 3-4" lower than my 2012 Forester. At 6'2", Foresters are still the only cars that provide a full field of vision.
I have been waiting years for exactly what the Trailseeker is offering, but unfortunately the wait continues. For those who can fit, get it while the deals are hot.
I'm also happy to share any research if you have questions.
My Trailseeker is in the shop waiting for a new charging port assembly. I did email the dealers new customer support.
My Question
Will Subaru offer a dash cam like its sibling ToItta Wilderness? Also, Any eta of the TOW package for Subaru since Toyota has released theirs?
her Reply
It doesn't seem to offer a dash cam at the moment. It does have the eyesight but that only records low quality 20sec video intervals that could be pulled in the case of a crash. It does have the tow hitch hard ware under the plastic piece on the middle of your rear bumper you would just have to get the ball or actual hitch piece
Can someone check if this is true?
Hope to see more of these scooting around town!