How Much Cargo Space Does the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Have?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know
- The all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker electric vehicle has 19.9 cubic feet of cargo space by Cars.com’s measurements, slightly more than the 2026 Subaru Outback’s 19.7 cubic feet.
- The Trailseeker is just about as good as the current and previous Outback when it comes to carrying stuff.
- The Trailseeker also has useful features to make carrying things easier and available accessories to add storage space.
There is a vocal community of Subaru Outback fans who are mad that the redesigned 2026 Outback has gone full SUV, but what’s a wagon fan to do? Enter the all-new, all-electric 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, now the closest thing to a long-roof Subie this side of the Crosstrek (which will probably also go the way of the SUV if the Impreza ever departs the lineup). If the Trailseeker is going to be even a partial replacement for the Outback, however, it has to be able to hold a lot of stuff. How well does it do?
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How Much Cargo Space Does the Trailseeker Have?
| 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | 2026 Subaru Outback | 2025 Subaru Outback | |
| Cargo area length to backseat (inches) | 47 | 42.8 | 42 |
| Cargo area length, backseats folded (inches) | 75 | 75.9 | 75 |
| Cargo space, backseat up (Subaru estimate), cubic feet | 31.3 / 30.4 w/panoramic moonroof | 34.6 | 32.6 |
| Cargo space, backseat up (Cars.com measurement), cubic feet | 19.9 | 19.7 | 19.6 |
By Subaru’s measurements, the Trailseeker’s cargo area is slightly smaller than either the current Outback or the previous, more wagonlike model. The Trailseeker’s cargo area does have almost 5 inches of additional length from the liftgate to the back of the backseats, and with the backseat folded, all three are within roughly an inch of each other, but Subaru still rates it as smaller. By our cargo-measurement methodology, however, the Trailseeker actually has slightly more cargo space than either version of the Outback. Regardless of your preferred measuring authority, by the numbers, the Trailseeker does just fine in the cargo department.
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What Else Can the Trailseeker Do?
The Trailseeker also has plenty of useful features in the cargo area to better hold your gear. An adjustable load floor allows for slightly taller items or can hide some smaller items from prying eyes. There are two bag hooks mounted high on the sides of the cargo area, and at each corner is a metal tie-down point for securing loads. Seat-folding controls are also in the rear to make it easier to lower the seats when loading cargo, and there’s an available household power outlet in the back to power things once you’ve reached your destination.
As far as storage beyond the rear cargo area, the Trailseeker has some flaws. While the center console bin’s dual-hinge design is convenient for the driver and front-seat passenger, there’s only a small pass-through area under the center console and no glove box. Also, despite being an EV, the Trailseeker doesn’t have a front trunk. Those looking for more storage space can purchase dealer-installed cargo accessories like boxes, bins and nets or seek out a bevy of aftermarket suppliers. The Trailseeker also has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds for the really big stuff.
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If you’re looking to replace your older Outback with another Subaru wagon, the Trailseeker does a good impression of one — at least when it comes to carrying things. I do worry that loading a Trailseeker with gear and people will diminish its available driving range and that charging options may be limited in the kinds of places Outback owners would like to visit. Be sure to plan carefully when seeking out trails in your Trailseeker.
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