Subaru’s all-electric SUV recognized internationally for design excellence, everyday utility, and robust electrified all-wheel-drive capability.
SINGAPORE, 3 November 2026 - Motor Image Enterprises, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Singapore, announces that Subaru’s flagship all-electric SUV, known locally as the All-New Subaru E-Outback (marketed as the Trailseeker in North America and Japan), has earned two landmark international automotive honours.
The all-electric SUV has been awarded:
1. Car of the Year at the BBC TopGear.com U.S. Car Awards.
2. Good Design Award 2026 (Automobile category) conferred by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP).
These global recognitions reaffirm Subaru’s engineering capability in translating its hallmark go-anywhere capability, Japanese manufacturing quality, and driver confidence into an electrified platform.
International Design Recognition and Real-World Versatility
In Tokyo, the Good Design Award panel awarded the vehicle the 2026 Good Design Award (Award No. 26G110769). The evaluation committee commended Subaru’s purposeful design execution, which balances aerodynamic efficiency with durable, protective exterior styling and an intuitive, driver-centric cabin layout.
Concurrently, editorial judges at BBC TopGear named the model their overall Car of the Year in their U.S. Car Awards. The panel highlighted the crossover’s composed all-weather all-wheel-drive stability, generous interior and cargo space, high ground clearance, and authentic multi-terrain usability that stands out within the modern electric crossover segment.
The all-new E-Outback delivers instant electric responsiveness, grounded high-speed composure, and authentic all-weather traction on every drive.
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