Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car.The Subaru Solterra partners with Toyota, which has experience in EV. The Subaru brings to the table its experience in a world championship level of all-wheel drive.
The electric car has a symmetrical dual electric motor set up, with both front and rear power, a combined 215 horsepower and 248-pound feet of torque. It is capable of rocketing the 4400 pound, rugged, little SUV from 0 to 60 mph in around 6.5 seconds.
Its battery pack is 72.8 kWh lithium-ion and liquid-cooled and heated, along with a heat pump. The range is approximately around 350 kilometers or 220 miles.
Level one charging takes forever, but level two in one’s home takes nine hours overnight. Also, DC fast charge will charge to 80% in about one hour. Toyota says that batteries will have 90% capacity after ten years.
The electrical motor doesn’t use a transmission, but instead has a direct drive but differentials. A new all-wheel drive system has excellent programming, with two x modes, and hill ascent and descent. The power rolls on really well.
The car has an electric 14 to 1 steering ratio and has upgraded 20-inch aluminum wheels on the mid-level trim. Brakes have regenerative braking with settings and two piston front with one piston rear brake calipers with 14-inch vented disc.
It’s built on a dedicated EV platform with seating of a 2+3 set up.
There is approximately 29 cubic feet of total storage. That does not include a full spare. It is still able to fit one hockey stick in Canada. No power outlets, leather seats, manual adjustments for manual recline and decent sized water bottle holders in the back with that trim. It has a flat floor to give more room for that person who has to sit in the middle seat.
With the mid-to-top trim, you get a nice leather seats that you’re going to have power. But it will also include an automatic smart rearview mirror, glass exterior accents, a wireless smart door lock front and rear doors and area cargo cover. With the upgrades, 12.3-inch touchscreen and all the bells and whistles go along.
The drag coefficient is important for these vehicles. The vehicle has good visibility in both the front and the back. Also, it has a power liftgate. It has all the bells and whistles needed to function very urbanly and you can see everything on there.
There’s no glove compartment but there are additional and adequate spots. The infotainment screen does not look like something that is typically associated with a Subaru, but more so with that of a Lexus, with a user interface that makes the system simple and user-friendly. Auto Park is available.
There are some compromises due to its ability to be rugged and have a lot of ground clearance.
Final verdict: If you’re looking for an EV and a little adventure and still need a good daily driver.
