Toyota and Subaru are preparing to launch a new pair of electric compact SUVs in 2026 as part of their ongoing partnership, Autoblog reports, citing CarScoops.

The two automakers previously worked together on the Toyota bZ4x and Subaru Solterra, and their latest collaboration will expand their presence in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market.

These new models are expected to target a wider audience by adopting a more traditional SUV shape.

Unlike the bZ4x and Solterra, which feature a low-slung, futuristic design, the upcoming SUVs could resemble the next-generation Toyota RAV4, with a sharper nose, roof rails, and a more upright rear end..

While the Toyota and Subaru versions will likely share most of their design and components, each will have a distinct front-end styling to maintain brand identity.

Like the bZ4x and Solterra, the new EVs are expected to ride on the e-TNGA platform, which Toyota developed for its electric models. This will allow them to share battery packs, electric motors, and other key components, reducing development costs for both automakers.

The use of a common platform also enables Toyota and Subaru to focus resources on other EV projects while maintaining a competitive position in the compact SUV segment.

A key difference from the bZ4x and Solterra is that the new electric SUVs will reportedly be produced at Subaru’s Yajima plant in Japan rather than Toyota’s Motomachi facility.

Production is set to begin in January 2026, with the vehicles expected to launch shortly after.