Subaru Australia will put its new electric Uncharted through its paces during the Targa Tasmania Tour, running a fleet of the battery-electric vehicles across the event’s first four legs.
The tarmac rally begins in Launceston on November 18, with the Uncharted fleet travelling from the ceremonial start at the Silverdome through to Burnie on November 21.
Australian motoring media, content creators and Subaru ambassadors Emily Arthur and Ryan Williams will drive the vehicles on November 18 and 19.
Sales and service managers from Subaru retailers in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales will also take turns behind the wheel.
The Tour is Targa Tasmania’s non-competitive category, allowing participants to drive the same closed-road stages as the competition field.
Vehicles run in groups of about 10 behind a tour leader, with a maximum permitted speed of 130km/h.
Inchcape Australasia interim managing director Colin Christie says Tasmania’s roads provide an opportunity to demonstrate the Uncharted’s performance.
“Great roads have a way of bringing out the best in a car, and Tasmania has some of the best,” Christie says.
“That’s what makes Targa such a great opportunity to bring the Uncharted along and let people truly experience it properly.
“We’re proud of Subaru’s history with this event and excited to show how that same enjoyment of driving carries through to our electric line-up. The Uncharted is quick, engaging and every bit a Subaru behind the wheel.”
The 70North Subaru owner group has entered another 10 vehicles, spanning model-year 2022 to 2026 WRX and BRZ models.
Its entries include two limited-edition WRX Club Spec Evo models, with a current-generation WRX leading the Subaru group.
Targa Australia event director Mark Perry says private Subaru crews have been part of the event for more than two decades.
“The Tour exists so people can drive Tasmania’s roads closed, at a proper pace, without the pressure of competing,” Perry says.
“This year Subaru is bringing owners, retailers and its newest model to do exactly that.
“Having all three together in the field reflects our shared history well, and we’re excited to have the all-electric Uncharted as part of the event.”
Australian rally driver Tony Sullens previously won Targa Tasmania’s Modern competition in a Subaru Impreza WRX in 2004 and again in 2007.
Spectators will be able to see the Subaru group at the ceremonial start and across the Tour stages during the first four legs.
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