Subaru finally comes with an Electric compact SUV Solterra. Subaru teamed up with Toyota to make this SUV. This car on a full charge can have a range of up to 230 miles which is still less than its competitors. There is not much competition in the segment where the company decided to bring the car. This mid-size SUV have similar looks to the Toyota bZ4X. The pricing of the car is also to be around their bZ4X. The car could reach the high 40s for the top trim.
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EV Motor, Power, and Performance
Two electric motors power the Solterra. A motor at the rear and one at the front provide the wheel’s power making it an all-wheel drive. The motors combined give an output of 215 horsepower and 249 pound-feet of torque. There are different modes for the motors whose controls are connected to the huge the dashboard. Eco, Normal, Power, and X-mode, which is intended to help in slippery conditions or on uneven terrain by independently modulating the power to each wheel. To take the car off-roading you not only get the mode but also the great ground clearance.
2023 Subaru Solterra Range & Charging
The battery pack of the Soulttera has been rated at 72.8-kWh by the company. The company claims that the car has a range of 228 miles for the 18-inch model whereas 222 miles for the one with 20-inch wheels. A 100-kW DC fast-charger can charge the car from 0-80 per cent in just 56 minutes.
Dimension
| 2023 Subaru Solterra Dimensions, Space & Airbags | |
| Length | 184.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 65.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Passenger volume | 124 ft3 |
| Cargo volume | 30 ft3 |
| Curb weight | 4400–4500 lb |
| Airbags | 6 airbags |
Apart from its size Solterra features a high-mounted digital gauge cluster, a big touchscreen for the infotainment system and high-end seats. The panoramic sunroof gives an airy feel to the passengers. The car could have featured a larger boot.
2023 Subaru Solterra Acceleration & Top speed
| 2023 Subaru Solterra Specs | |
| Motor | permanent-magnet synchronous AC |
| Drivetrain | all-wheel-drive |
| Horsepower | 215 hp |
| Torque | 249 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.5 sec |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Every Solterra is stuffed with a host of standard driver-assistance technology that includes automatic high-beam headlights.
Key safety features will likely include:
- Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
- Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Standard blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert
