Zeekr 7X vs Subaru Trailseeker

The Zeekr 7X starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Trailseeker opens at $63,990. That makes the Zeekr 7X the more affordable entry point by $6,090.

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 $63,690 and $70,389 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 Zeekr 7X and Subaru Trailseeker hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Zeekr 7X packs more ADAS features with 9 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 7 in the Zeekr 7X and 8 in the Subaru Trailseeker. The Zeekr 7X adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Trailseeker misses.

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

The Zeekr 7X features a 16-inch touchscreen paired with a 13-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Trailseeker gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Zeekr 7X stands out with panoramic roof that you will not find on the Subaru Trailseeker. The Subaru Trailseeker counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Zeekr 7X gets synthetic pu leather upholstery while the Subaru Trailseeker offers synthetic leather.

The Zeekr 7X uses a Electric producing 310kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 seconds.

The Subaru Trailseeker responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 280kW and 536Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Zeekr 7X has the clear power advantage at 310kW vs 280kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Trailseeker is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75kWh (Zeekr 7X) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Trailseeker), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 533km. DC fast charging peaks at 450kW (Zeekr 7X) vs 150kW (Subaru Trailseeker).

The Zeekr 7X measures 4,787mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 58mm shorter than the Subaru Trailseeker at 4,845mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Zeekr 7X generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 539L in the Zeekr 7X and 609L in the Subaru Trailseeker, giving the Subaru Trailseeker a 70L advantage.

For towing, the Zeekr 7X leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,588kg. That 412kg 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 / 200,000km (Zeekr 7X) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Trailseeker). Both match on warranty length.