Video Summary
Here is a summary of the video review of the 2023 Subaru Solterra:- The Solterra is Subaru's first all-electric vehicle, a compact crossover made with Toyota.
- It seats five and is all-wheel drive, starting around $46,000.
- The Solterra has standard all-wheel drive with dual motors; the Toyota version, the bZ4x, comes standard with front-wheel drive and a single motor, with all-wheel drive as an option.
- The Subaru has more horsepower than the all-wheel drive version of the Toyota.
- The Solterra has x-mode, an off-road driving system.
- The optional 12.3-inch screen, Toyota's safety sense, and Toyota's infotainment system.
- The biggest difference between the vehicles comes down to price; Subaru is eligible for federal tax credits, unlike Toyota.
- The Solterra’s LED headlights, LED fog lamps, plastic cladding, and charging door.
- Base premium model all-electric range is 228 miles. Limited and Touring version get 222 miles due to the larger tires and wheels.
- The car can fully charge in about nine hours using a level two 240-volt charger, and DC fast charging will recharge the battery in under an hour.
- The vehicle offers a $400 credit towards an in-home charger or public charging.
- 10 days each year of a free loaner vehicle.
- The interior has an instrument panel with an odd jet-fighter setup.
- The steering wheel design feels odd.
- The 12.3 inch screen is offered on the limited and touring model.
- The vehicle does not have a glove box.
- The seats are synthetic leather.
- There is piano black plastic on the center console.
- Back seat room is incredible and the floor down here is flat.
- 27.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the cargo area.
- The rear seats are split 60/40, and fold down flat.
- Three different drive modes, default drive mode, power mode and eco mode.
- Quiet, comfortable, and smooth on road.
- The x-mode provides off-road capability.
- It has a voice activated assist system, with a dial-in control for regenerative breaking.
