The new special edition, based on the Crosstrek AWD 2.0L, adds a range of surf-focused equipment, including Thule cross bars and surf pads, Subaru x Rip Curl seat protectors and cargo tray, rubber floor mats and weather shields.

Priced at $41,490 driveaway¹, the Crosstrek AWD Rip Curl Special Edition arrives at participating Subaru Retailers from November 2026, just in time for summer.

For surfers, the result is a Crosstrek that Subaru equips for the realities of a day at the beach, providing dedicated equipment to carry boards, protect the cabin, and make it easier to pack everything needed for a surf trip, backed by Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-Mode capability.

The Rip Curl team riders Paul Moffatt and Willow Hardy have already tested the Crosstrek AWD Rip Curl Special Edition by taking the wheel for a surf trip from Sydney to Phillip Island.

The journey combined highway driving, coastal roads and dirt tracks, putting Crosstrek’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-Mode capability to work along the way.

“We scored great surf along the way,” said Moffatt. “The car is comfy on the highway and versatile down the dirt tracks and it got us everywhere we needed to go.”

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Based on the Crosstrek AWD 2.0L, the Special Edition adds:

• Subaru x Rip Curl seat protectors for the driver and front passenger
• Rip Curl bonnet decal.
• Rip Curl exterior badge.
• Rip Curl interior badge.
• Subaru x Rip Curl cargo tray
• Thule cross bars
• Thule surf pads
• Rubber floor mats
• Front grille
• Front nose garnish
• Front mud flaps
• Resin cargo step panel.
• Weather shields

To find out more about the special edition visit https://www.subaru.com.au/special-offers/crosstrek-awd-rip-curl-edition or contact your local Subaru Retailer.

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1. Advertised recommended retail driveaway price (RDP) applies to MY26 Subaru Crosstrek AWD Rip Curl Edition only, applies to new and demonstrator vehicles. RDP includes the vehicle price, 12 months registration, stamp duty, CTP insurance (based on private purchaser with good driving record) and dealer delivery. Premium paint option at an additional cost. Offer must end 31/10/26 or while stocks last and vehicle must be delivered by 30/11/26.

*Model shown with optional paint in accompanying imagery

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One of its best features is Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, which provides excellent traction and stability on wet roads, gravel, and challenging surfaces.

This makes the Forester Sport a great choice for both everyday city driving and weekend adventures.

The Forester Sport also stands out for its comfortable and spacious interior. There is plenty of room for passengers, while the large cargo area provides useful space for shopping, sports equipment, luggage, or outdoor gear. Its excellent visibility is another advantage, making parking and navigating busy roads easier.

Another key feature is Subaru’s focus on safety. Depending on the model and market, the Forester Sport is equipped with advanced driver-assistance technology, including Subaru’s EyeSight system, which can help monitor traffic and support the driver in avoiding potential collisions.

The Sport variant also has distinctive exterior styling that gives the Forester a more adventurous appearance. Its practical design, higher ground clearance, and capable all-wheel-drive system make it suitable for light off-road driving as well as normal roads.

Inside, modern technology, comfortable seating, and convenient controls add to the driving experience. Overall, the Subaru Forester Sport is an excellent all-round SUV for drivers who value safety, practicality, comfort, reliability, and adventure-ready performance.

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Buyers could also look at:

This is becoming a very popular segment. Buyers of the Subaru Forester Hybrid could also look at the following:

• Kia Sportage, 
• KGM Torres Hybrid
• Haval H6 
• Haval H6 Hybrid
• Toyota RAV 4 HEV
• Honda CRV, 
• Nissan X-Trail, 
• Hyundai Tucson, 
• Mazda CX-5, 
• Peugeot 3008, 
• Jaecoo J7
• VW Tiguan

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One of its key technologies is Subaru’s EyeSight Driver Assist system, which uses cameras to monitor the road ahead.

It includes.

• pre-collision braking,
• adaptive cruise control,
• lane departure warning,
• lane centring and
• emergency lane keep assistance.

The system can also recognise pedestrians and cyclists and assist with avoiding or reducing the severity of collisions.

The Forester Hybrid also includes Vision Assist features such as

• blind-spot monitoring,
• lane-change assist,
• rear cross-traffic alert and
• reverse automatic braking.

A driver monitoring system can warn the driver if signs of distraction or drowsiness are detected.

Rear cross-traffic alert is one of the best safety features in recent years. It can help when reversing by warning the driver about vehicles approaching from the side.

There are also several airbags around the cabin, including front, side and curtain airbags, which provide protection during a crash.

Its ring-shaped passenger safety cell is designed to help protect the cabin during a collision. The vehicle also features ABS, electronic stability control and traction control.

The Forester Hybrid also uses all-wheel drive, which can provide better grip on different road surfaces.

Overall, the Subaru Forester Hybrid combines safety technology, and strong protection features to help make driving safer for everyone.

Priced from around $46,500 plus the usual costs it represents outstanding quality for the price.

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This is becoming a very popular segment.

Buyers of the Subaru Forester Hybrid could also look at the following:

• Kia Sportage, 
• KGM Torres Hybrid
• Haval H6 Hybrid
• Toyota RAV 4 HEV
• Honda CRV, 
• Nissan X-Trail, 
• Hyundai Tucson, 
• Mazda CX-5, 
• Peugeot 3008, 
• Jaecoo J7
• VW Tiguan

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Forester comes in a choice of two engines 2.5 L boxer engines. One a normal petrol and the other a hybrid. Model choices include four petrol and three hybrid versions.

We have just spent a couple of weeks in the top spec hybrid Touring model, and I have Ive come away really impressed.

The new Forester looks the goods. Strong design combined with practical features.

Hybrid fans will be happy. The 2.5 litre e-boxer engine has a lithium ion hybrid battery. Total output is a handy 135kW of power and 276Nm of torque. This drives all four wheels through an Electronically Controlled AWD Coupling and Lineartronic CVT.

Fuel economy is excellent and we averaged 6.4l/100k over the two weeks which included a mix of driving conditions. It’s not s sports SUV but has more than enough power delivery to keep most drivers happy.

It’s also an ideal small family SUV with room for two rear child seats with isofix and top tether points. The boot shape also allows plenty of room all the baby gear.

A Five Star ANCAP safety rating provides peace of mind for owners. However, that only tells half the story. The Forester is one of the safest vehicles on the road. We will chat more about that next week.

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Buyers could also look at:

This is becoming a very popular segment. Buyers of the Subaru Forester Hybrid could also look at the following:

• Kia Sportage, 
• KGM Torres Hybrid
• Haval H6 Hybrid
• Toyota RAV 4 HEV
• Honda CRV, 
• Nissan X-Trail, 
• Hyundai Tucson, 
• Mazda CX-5, 
• Peugeot 3008, 
• Jaecoo J7
• VW Tiguan

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Buyers can choose between a traditional petrol model or a fuel-efficient hybrid variant, depending on their driving preferences. The petrol range features a 2.0-litre horizontally opposed Boxer engine.  .

The Crosstrek Hybrid pairs the same Boxer petrol engine with an electric motor and battery system, improving fuel economy while maintaining responsive acceleration, particularly in urban driving conditions.

Both powertrains are matched to Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT), providing seamless power delivery.

The Crosstrek is available in several model grades, with each offering increasing levels of comfort, technology, and convenience.

Standard equipment includes a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

While higher-specification models add premium interior materials, larger displays, wireless phone charging, and advanced driver assistance features.

Every Subaru Crosstrek is equipped with the company’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. Unlike part-time AWD systems that only activate when wheel slip occurs, Subaru’s permanent AWD continuously sends power to all four wheels, improving grip and stability in changing road conditions.

Selected models also feature X-Mode, which enhances traction on steep, slippery, or uneven surfaces.

This combination of efficient powertrains, capable AWD technology, and practical design makes the Crosstrek a well-rounded SUV for both city driving and outdoor adventures.

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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid are in unusual territory. The number of sedans is reducing with many crossover style vehicles moving into the space.

Potential choices could be.

• Honda HR-V,
• Suzuki Vitara
• Nissan Qashqai
• Kia Seltos
• Hyundai Kona,
• Mazda CX-30 and
• Toyota Corolla Cross

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No grille up front, a new six-star lighting signature for real personality, and twenty-inch alloys on this Touring.

Inside, it’s calm and modern. A 14-inch touchscreen, dual wireless chargers, a panoramic roof, ventilated seats, and a ten-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Now the numbers. 252 kilowatts through Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive, zero to 100 in around 5.1 seconds, and 517 kilometres of range from the 74.7 kilowatt-hour battery. Ten-to-eighty percent in about 30 minutes.

But here’s the thing. It drives smaller than it is. Light, connected steering, strong, effortless power, and the most hushed, refined cabin of any Subaru EV yet.

Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. Eight years on the battery. And barely a thousand dollars to service over five years. From $67,990 before on-roads.

The Subaru Solterra. Familiar Subaru sense, with the polish finally to match.

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Subaru Solterra – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Subaru Solterra are in a rapidly growing segment. While demand remains stagnant the supply is growing.

Potential choices could be.

• Kia EV5
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Deepal S07
• Nissan Aryia
• Toyota BZ4X
• Geely Starray EM-i
• LeapMotors C10
• Peugeot e-3008 GT
• BYD Sealion 7
• Lepas L6

Some other Subaru Solterra articles

• 2026 – subaru Solterra updated for 2026
• Subaru Solterra Touring 2025 review
• Subaru Solterra – Australian details
• We drive Subaru Solterra all electric AWD SUV
• 2024 Subaru Solterra everything you need to know
• Subaru Solterra Touring AWD revisited for 2025
• Subaru Solterra AWD SUV will change peoples perception of BEVs

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A long, wide, low-slung electric wagon, with a sculpted bonnet, a near full-width light bar, and a stance that is serious.

Inside, it’s all modern calm. A 14-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and dual wireless chargers – premium, intuitive, refreshingly clutter-free.

Now, the numbers. 280 kilowatts, and zero to 100 in around four-and-a-half seconds. But here’s the thing – for a car this size, it never feels it. The power makes it light off the line, and through the corners it genuinely surprises you for something this tall.

The secret? That heavy battery, mounted low in the floor, dropping the centre of gravity right down.

Symmetrical all-wheel drive. 533 kilometres of range. Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. From $63,990.

The Subaru Trailseeker. Proof that going electric doesn’t mean leaving the soul behind.

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Performance EV SUVs are becoming popular. Buyers of the Subaru Trailseeker could look at :

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• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N,  
• Ford Mustang Mach e GT , 
• Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback, 
• Genesis GV60 , 
• DEEPAL E07 Multitruck AWD 

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They have been absent for few years now but have just announced they are the naming rights partner of the 2026 Rally Tasmania.

Now officially renamed the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania.

Taking place in August as the fourth round of the 2026 EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC), the Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania will once again bring the country’s best rally drivers to the picturesque beachside town of Burnie.

The partnership celebrates the arrival of the all-new Subaru Outback Wilderness to Australia – the most rugged and adventure-focused iteration of the iconic Subaru Outback range – while reinforcing Subaru’s long-standing connection with rallying and Tasmania’s unique gravel roads.

I have been a couple of time s as a spectator to this rally, and I have to say its awesome fun. So, if you are planning a trip to Tasmania in August this year, make sure to take in some stages of the rally circuit as well.

It makes sense as everywhere you drive in Tasmania you see Subaru’s, mainly Outback’s. They are extremely popular there.

The 2026 Subaru Wilderness Rally Tasmania takes place throughout the forests surrounding Burnie, Tasmania, from 14-16 August 2026.

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This will join the Solterra and the recently released Trailseeker.

This smaller SEV is powered by a 74.7 kWh CATL lithium-ion battery. It has a claimed WLTP range of 522km. Charging through a 150 kW DC fast charging outlet will take 30 minutes from 10-80% capacity.

Having the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to distribute power to all four wheels, in real time, the Uncharted will go from 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds.

So, its relatively quick, has good range and quick charging.

It’s also capable for adventurous buyers with Dual-mode X-Mode with Grip Control and  Downhill Assist Control

What does it look like.

Well quite stylish. It has a sleek fastback design that is immediately appealing.

Inside it appears to be well equipped, with:

• 14-inch high-definition centre touchscreen
• Panoramic 360° View Monitor
• wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto connectivity
• Dual wireless phone charging

As you would expect from Subaru safety is a key feature with:

• Subaru Safety Sense
• Vision Assist and
• Driver Monitoring System

The all-new Subaru Uncharted arrives in Australia mid-year in a single, feature-packed variant — Uncharted AWD — priced at $59,990 plus the usual costs. Two options are available at additional cost. Options include a panoramic roof or a panoramic roof with two-tone paint pack.

Pre orders are available now.

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