Subaru to end petrol engine sales in Europe by late 2027
Subaru will stop selling combustion-engined cars in Europe by the end of 2027 and will offer only three electric models from 2028. The brand sells about 23,000 cars a year in the region, with a market share of 0.2 percent.
Subaru has said it will stop selling cars with internal combustion engines in Europe by the end of 2027 at the latest. The decision also closes the chapter on the brand's boxer-engined models in the region.
Subaru sells around 23,000 vehicles a year in Europe, giving it a market share of 0.2 percent. Although its share is small, the brand has a loyal following for models such as the Outback and WRX.
Which Subaru models will leave European showrooms?
The first step in the phase-out comes with the Outback, which will be withdrawn later this year. Sales of the Impreza, Crosstrek and Forester will end by 2027.
From 2028, Subaru will sell only three electric models in the European Union: the Solterra, E-Outback and Uncharted. The E-Outback is known as the Trailseeker in the US market. Developed with Toyota, these models are based on the Toyota bZ4X, bZ4X Touring and C-HR+ electric platforms, respectively.
EU rules behind the decision
Subaru's strategy rests on the European Union's fleet emissions limits and mandatory safety standards. EU rules require the average passenger car fleet produced in 2025-2034 to emit no more than 93.6 grams of CO2 per kilometre. That is a 15 percent reduction from 2021 levels.
From 7 July 2026, Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) and advanced emergency braking systems will become mandatory on all new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
After the first wave developed with Toyota, Subaru will move to its own architecture for later electric models. The new-generation EV platform consists of an in-house battery pack, an electric motor and an integrated control unit that supports over-the-air (OTA) wireless updates.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Webtekno.
