Subaru Trailseeker vs Subaru Uncharted

The Subaru Trailseeker starts from $63,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted opens at $59,990. That makes the Subaru Uncharted the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

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 $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Subaru Trailseeker and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Subaru Trailseeker.

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 8 in the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Trailseeker misses.

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

The Subaru Uncharted counters with power tailgate and V2L that the Subaru Trailseeker does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Trailseeker gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic 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 Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Trailseeker has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 252kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Trailseeker is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 533km and 522km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 150kW (Subaru Uncharted).

The Subaru Trailseeker measures 4,845mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 310mm longer than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Trailseeker generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 609L in the Subaru Trailseeker and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Subaru Trailseeker a 206L advantage.

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 (Subaru Uncharted). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).