Video Summary
Findings from the Subaru Solterra Review:- The Solterra is a fully electric crossover designed with adventure in mind, featuring 8.3 inches of ground clearance and X-Mode.
- The front and rear motors have the same power.
- The symmetrical AWD system helps to get the car unstuck.
- In the front-wheel slip test, the rear motor engages to move the car forward.
- The all-wheel-drive system helps with gentle throttle application.
- As equipped, this particular model comes to a little over $46,000.
- No Federal tax credit applies to this vehicle; leasing may change that.
- Suspension: strut style front with a steel lower control arm.
- A 72.8 kWh battery is onboard.
- Ground clearance provides decent handling on surfaces such as dirt.
- A "flat bottom" protects the battery.
- The steering wheel and infotainment system are shared with Toyota.
- The rear seats are 60/40 split.
- Storage under floor; no spare tire available.
- It drives better with the X-Mode snow and dirt setting activated.
- Not as capable as traditional, gas-powered Subaru.
- Poor charging experience.
