# Subaru international market expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/subaru-international-market-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-07T21:26:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Subaru is expanding its international market presence through new model releases, regional re-entries, and specialized collaborations.

In Southeast Asia, the company has introduced a single, exclusive unit of the Subaru WRX STI Cherry Red Sport Edition in Indonesia. Additionally, Subaru has officially returned to the Brunei market via Imperial Motors, which has launched a dedicated showroom to support models including the Forester, Crosstrek, WRX, and BRZ.

In other regions, the company is focusing on specific trims and partnerships. In the United Kingdom, the Crosstrek Touring trim is being marketed as a rugged, all-weather vehicle featuring a mild-hybrid system. Meanwhile, in Australia, Subaru released a limited-edition Crosstrek AWD Rip Curl Special Edition, developed in partnership with the surf brand to include surf-inspired accessories and functional upgrades.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Subaru Crosstrek expands market presence with new trims and collaborations

Subaru is promoting its Crosstrek SUV through a high-spec Touring trim in the UK and a surf-inspired Rip Curl special edition in Australia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/subaru-crosstrek-expands-market-presence-with-new-trims-and-collaborations

### 2026-10-03: Subaru expands Southeast Asian presence with new models and showroom

Subaru expands its Southeast Asian footprint with the launch of a unique, single-unit WRX STI edition in Indonesia and a brand re-entry in Brunei via a new Imperial Motors showroom.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/subaru-expands-southeast-asian-presence-with-new-models-and-showroom

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