Subaru Trailseeker vs Hyundai ELEXIO

The Subaru Trailseeker starts from $63,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai ELEXIO opens at $61,990. That makes the Hyundai ELEXIO the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $70,389 and $68,189 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Subaru Trailseeker and Hyundai ELEXIO hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Subaru Trailseeker and 88% for the Hyundai ELEXIO.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Subaru Trailseeker and 9 in the Hyundai ELEXIO.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Subaru Trailseeker features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai ELEXIO gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Trailseeker stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai ELEXIO. The Hyundai ELEXIO counters with head-up display, power tailgate and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Trailseeker gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai ELEXIO offers leather.

The Subaru Trailseeker uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 280kW and 536Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds.

The Hyundai ELEXIO responds with a Electric Motor making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Subaru Trailseeker has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 160kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 88.1kWh (Hyundai ELEXIO), giving WLTP ranges of 533km and 546km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 150kW (Hyundai ELEXIO).

The Subaru Trailseeker measures 4,845mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 230mm longer than the Hyundai ELEXIO at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Trailseeker generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 609L in the Subaru Trailseeker and 506L in the Hyundai ELEXIO, giving the Subaru Trailseeker a 103L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Trailseeker leads with a 1,588kg braked capacity vs 1,250kg. That 338kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai ELEXIO). Both match on warranty length.