Subaru Solterra
Similar in size to the Forester, though not as tall, the Solterra is the first fully electric SUV from Subaru, and it shares many components with the Toyota bZ4X. Unlike the latter, it comes standard with all-wheel drive as per Subaru tradition. Output is rated at 214 horsepower, while the 72.8kWh battery provides a range of 360 km. Many driver assistance features are available with the Solterra, not to mention a 12.3-inch centre touchscreen.
Subaru Solterra
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$54,295 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,022/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 215 hp |
| Combined torque | 248 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 107 hp (80 kW) |
| Torque | 124 lb·ft (168 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 107 hp (80 kW) |
| Torque | 124 lb·ft (168 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | 72.8 kWh |
| Voltage | 355 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Compact SUV, Electric SUV |
| Assembly | Toyota, JP |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Electric autonomy | 360 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/60R18 |
| Rear tires | P235/60R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,690 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,980 kg (4,365 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 674 l and 1,798 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 67%(view ratings) |