I have the 2024 Luxury Package Solterra (Limited I think in US trims). I put over 3,500 km's on her in just a few weeks and tried short, medium and long distance trips thus far. I tend to cycle 50-70% in city since shallow charging is best for battery longevity and for long trips, I run her up to 100% the night before. Fast charging experiences so far have been great. I take 30-40 minutes to eat with my loved ones and get 80-90% charge. I have driven her through torrential rains, heavy winds and tried some light off-roading and I have to say she handles like a dream. I love this vehicle so far and I drive a lot. The cargo space is excellent, the handling is amazing, the visibility, like most Subarus, is fantastic and overall I am always trying to find reasons to go out and just drive.
We love our Touring! We leased it as a temporary family vehicle until more 3 row EVs are out (namely Subaru), but we're fast falling in love with it! Our state has impressive CCS networks si DCFC isn't an issue plus 90% of driving is at home/level 2 charging. It's definitely much quicker in Eco than ANY vehicle I've driven outside of the 450hp V8. In Power, my digital rear view is my gap camera😅 EVs had poor adoption due to pricing and poor marketing; everyone citing fast charge time and high HP when my '212Hp' Solterra makes any V6 look like standing still and 85-95% of driving is commuting, so 200mi is more than adequate.
Got mine premium base as lease. It works for my needs. This end of month they are giving $17k discounts in California. Definitely a lease vehicle than purchase imo.
You mention the roof rack mounting points for tents, I think 700 lbs rating which is substantial. But you can also camp inside this, running the cooling or heating off the traction battery if in ready mode. If at an rv park, plug it in (level 1 or 2), charge, and use the HVAC like crazy. I think it is called My Room. Car camping, boom boom.
@echo700 oooh! Sweet! I'll look at Turing the inattentive monitor off! I turned off the back seat reminder but still get notifications via the app to check. Only happens on occasion. Thanks!
Hey! I'm planning on doing a part two soon. The short version is: After almost 7k miles and one 300 mile (one way) trip later - I am still loving the car! If you can snag one for way less than sticker - and don't have to do long drives on a regular basis - do it! I would absolutely buy it again, but would consider the benefits of the Touring. Either way it's a winner!
Yep, I have mine for about 2 months - it’s awesome! I do look forward to the Tesla adapter if available. I have a Premium model and took the hubs off and have 5 spoke black alloys underneath! Gonna paint the calipers cyan blue - should look pretty cool.
Congrats, I actually liked the Solterra in compares to all EV in market, I believe in cheapest lease ( no buying) and thinking about getting for my wife who does 50-70 miles a day ( I work from home😜) I can not find a single negative thing and loved the suspension ( Tesla has the trash suspension and not at all in my buying option ) I was looking for the cheapest leased model ( premium ) but loved all the wheel and whistles in Touring. I think range on EV is a myth, I have tons of my friends who own Tesla but their average drive is 50-70 miles a day so why the heck it does really matter. My wife should be okay charging every 2nd day or may be 3rd day. I am pressing sale manager to get me touring for 350 month lease with 2500 down. Let’s see.
Good luck on the lease! I know the deals right now are bonkers so that may be able to happen! Please let us know if it does! :) Also, if you can charge at home with the level1 charger, you can likely extend that "every three day" charge out for a while! Fingers crossed it all goes well!
I have the 2024 Luxury Package Solterra (Limited I think in US trims). I put over 3,500 km's on her in just a few weeks and tried short, medium and long distance trips thus far. I tend to cycle 50-70% in city since shallow charging is best for battery longevity and for long trips, I run her up to 100% the night before. Fast charging experiences so far have been great. I take 30-40 minutes to eat with my loved ones and get 80-90% charge.
I have driven her through torrential rains, heavy winds and tried some light off-roading and I have to say she handles like a dream. I love this vehicle so far and I drive a lot. The cargo space is excellent, the handling is amazing, the visibility, like most Subarus, is fantastic and overall I am always trying to find reasons to go out and just drive.
We love our Touring! We leased it as a temporary family vehicle until more 3 row EVs are out (namely Subaru), but we're fast falling in love with it!
Our state has impressive CCS networks si DCFC isn't an issue plus 90% of driving is at home/level 2 charging.
It's definitely much quicker in Eco than ANY vehicle I've driven outside of the 450hp V8.
In Power, my digital rear view is my gap camera😅
EVs had poor adoption due to pricing and poor marketing; everyone citing fast charge time and high HP when my '212Hp' Solterra makes any V6 look like standing still and 85-95% of driving is commuting, so 200mi is more than adequate.
Got mine premium base as lease. It works for my needs. This end of month they are giving $17k discounts in California. Definitely a lease vehicle than purchase imo.
Got mine a month ago. I'm just as impressed as you are.
You mention the roof rack mounting points for tents, I think 700 lbs rating which is substantial. But you can also camp inside this, running the cooling or heating off the traction battery if in ready mode. If at an rv park, plug it in (level 1 or 2), charge, and use the HVAC like crazy. I think it is called My Room. Car camping, boom boom.
Had mine just over a week. Live the way it drives. Lane tracing works fantastic. I agree the plus minus on the paddles seems opposite. So far so good.
I did turn off the in-attentive monitor. The back seat reminder, and lowered the sensitivity on the front cross-path detector.
@echo700 oooh! Sweet! I'll look at Turing the inattentive monitor off! I turned off the back seat reminder but still get notifications via the app to check. Only happens on occasion. Thanks!
Hi. Any updates on the review or how you are liking the car 3 months in? I'm thinking of getting it mainly cause of the discounts.
Hey! I'm planning on doing a part two soon. The short version is: After almost 7k miles and one 300 mile (one way) trip later - I am still loving the car!
If you can snag one for way less than sticker - and don't have to do long drives on a regular basis - do it!
I would absolutely buy it again, but would consider the benefits of the Touring. Either way it's a winner!
Do it fast, I believe by 2/3/2025 all incentives, rebates and savings will stop!!!
Yep, I have mine for about 2 months - it’s awesome! I do look forward to the Tesla adapter if available. I have a Premium model and took the hubs off and have 5 spoke black alloys underneath! Gonna paint the calipers cyan blue - should look pretty cool.
Oooh! That will look slick!
@@stevendrenning-blalock2191 Black looks horrid in My eyes.......Paul
Congrats, I actually liked the Solterra in compares to all EV in market, I believe in cheapest lease ( no buying) and thinking about getting for my wife who does 50-70 miles a day ( I work from home😜) I can not find a single negative thing and loved the suspension ( Tesla has the trash suspension and not at all in my buying option ) I was looking for the cheapest leased model ( premium ) but loved all the wheel and whistles in Touring. I think range on EV is a myth, I have tons of my friends who own Tesla but their average drive is 50-70 miles a day so why the heck it does really matter. My wife should be okay charging every 2nd day or may be 3rd day. I am pressing sale manager to get me touring for 350 month lease with 2500 down. Let’s see.
Good luck on the lease! I know the deals right now are bonkers so that may be able to happen! Please let us know if it does! :)
Also, if you can charge at home with the level1 charger, you can likely extend that "every three day" charge out for a while!
Fingers crossed it all goes well!
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