Subaru Solterra in-depth review | Pricing, range, availability and driving impressions
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Dave Undercoffler, editor of our sister company Autolist.com, is reviewing the brand new 2023 Subaru Solterra in Southern California. Dave got to drive both a Limited and the top-tier Touring trim on and off-road. Watch to hear his thoughts on Subaru's first-ever electric vehicle.
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Presenter: Dave Undercoffler
Cinematography: Phil Shuyler
#Subaru #Solterra #Review
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0:00 the 2023 Solterra
0:43 the Solterra vs. the bZ4X
1:45 Exterior Styling
3:59 Inside the Solterra
5:38 Rear Seat and Cargo Space
7:02 Driving Impressions
9:22 the Competition
10:10 Trim Lineup
11:43 Pricing
12:13 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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My wife and I have owned Subarus for about 10 years. We love the quality of the cars and what the company stands for. But, at such a high price with a lower driving range than just about every other EV, the Solterra doesn’t seem to be the non-carbon choice for us. Plus, I personally wouldn’t buy a first-generation model.
This is the best video with details about this car. Great work team Car Guru!
Great information, appreciate it.
Excellent review. Concise and detailed at the same time. It's pricey for the range but I will wait and see what happens in the 2nd gen. I own a Subaru legacy and one thing is certain in most models. Solid build quality and excellent AWD.
Good tester. Like his comments. Greetings from German fan
I would love to see a review on how well it handles snow and Ice. I live in snow country and we have owned several Subaru over the years.
Love that color. I think this car is for outdoorsy people. Mountain bikers, hikers, campers. I just ordered one.
whelp have to wait to be placed on the list for 2023 !!!!
What no back windshield wiper? I need that especially when rain hits heavy this might be a no.
I don't see how they're trying to move off the dependance on fossil fuels, if the MSRP is almost 50K. That's near luxury car price.
Let me clarify it's part of the elites plan only the rich should drive thus making the planet greener. They don't want the lowly people to be around...part of depopulation by the left.
If gas costs $5 per gallon and you drive 10k per year, this will save you $2000+ per year. Total cost of ownership isn’t any different than, say, an Outback
Really? Base model with the rebate is 38k. You can't even purchase a gas Outback for that.
Do you have grandkids?
We have no choice bud. Oh by the way the Solterra is pretty much a luxury auto if you think about it.
Sure you can. Easily. Base price for a 2023 is just over 28k.
Yes, but a rear wiper is used to clean dirt and grim off too ... not just wipe the rain away.
Snow here in Minnesota
No rear wiper .Bad
I'm A 6 footer and recently drove an IONIQ5. The position of the steering wheel completely blocked my view of the instrument cluster and thus disqualified the car from my consideration. Did you have any issues with visibility of the spedometer, etc in the Soltera?
That setup bothers Me too........Give Me Mazdas guage/wheel setup.............Paul
I asked the salesman if i can test drive this during my next forester checkup and was disappointed to hear that all the solterra were recalled here in Japan due to the wheel bolts coming off issue recall (same issue on the toyota). Really wish they would just make an electric forester tbh.
Same here in Norway, and the rest of the world. Unbeliveable fault to make in this age for those companies.
can you elaborate on how you have concluded that subaru is eligible for the tax credit? Its not listed on the IRS website.
When mine went to order the dealer said it will be another $2500 plus’s for “market adjustment “ Also told at least an hour to fast charge or 9 hours at level 2. Highway range well below 190 so my trip I take from northern to southern ca will add 3 hours of sitting in Walmart parking lot waiting to charge. At over 60k this car makes no sense.
I will buy when Bidens tax credit goes into effect,"probably never"......And will NEVER pay over list...........Paul
Over 60? Seriously? What are you smoking. How about 38k. How often will you drive clear across California? If more than twice a year, then an EV isn't for you. If you drive 400 miles each way, in a 20 mpg Outback, it will take 40 gallons, at $6.50 per gallon, or $260.00 round trip. With THIS vehicle, energy costs will be $70. If you do the trip even twice a month, you save $380, a MONTH.
@@dennissvitak6453 what do you think I am smoking. I am from California 😃. The price though is what I was quoted by the dealer. And how far I drive shouldn’t be an issue. Bottom line when facts matter this car doesn’t
How can I get the $400?
I own a 2023 Subaru soltera touring
It looks like Subaru just took the Toyota model, added some ground clearance, and put in the X-Mode button. No Eyesight? No storage in the front? Loyal Subaru fans won't be impressed.
The only thing I dislike about this car is the plastic cladding
It’s a modern subaru, it’s inescapable, by 2035 the entire vehicle will be covered in it
Good choice
i didn’t click on the toyota review. i heard more about the toyota in the video than the actual subaru
Love it except for the range charging and price…. My first car was a Subaru I don’t think my next one will be Solterra.
No rear wiper is a game changer in the northeast. You absolutely need a rear wiper for salt spray in the winter
I wanted to give some serious thought to ordering a Solterra. I have owned two Subaru models and one is my present car a Legacy. I love the car for all the amazing features including the Eye-Sight System which has come in handy several times. However it is scary when you consider a few issues such as the safety systems are from Toyota which may work well however I know first hand how efficient they perform in my Legacy. Insurance is much higher on a Solterra. Living in California the charging stations are a challenge use as someone is waiting for the same thing. And it will take over an hour?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When Honda introduced the Element with non-painted panels it was just ugly. Then they became one body color and the popularity was much improved. For a few years anyway. The Solterra should be fully painted especially at $53 300for the Touring model. As far as the interior I don't know who got a deal on piano black trim but...it's impractical and butt ugly.
So lousy range...long charging times...a questionable choice of paint and trim...and maybe pay thousands over sticker?
Or stay with a Legacy or Forester with 0% financing around invoice price? Guess going green costs more than I can afford.
Great and concise video and I will stay with Subaru. Just not an electric one. Now if they offered an efficient hybrid...
Forester on rav4 hybrid system is what we need
The Crosstrek plug in hybrid is a very good car but not great car since the 17 miles battery only range while comparable to the Prius plug in of 25 miles is not good enough for a $38-40k sticker price. The X mode is of course a great Subaru feature but the lack of rear space due to the battery (and the Crosstrek storage space is small to begin with). A plug in Forester or legacy with 20-25 miles of battery range or hybrids in those two models makes sense as long as the price remains in the $35k range otherwise it makes no sense for TCO.
My wife and I stopped in our Subaru dealer in Bangor, ME just to get a feel for the Solterra. At first glance it looked impressive, then I opened door and sat down. Like other commenters we both found the cockpit cramped and too busy. It felt nothing like a Subaru and when we learned of it's Toyota pedigree that answered the question. We like the feel of Subaru, not Toyota. Hopefully Subaru will design and build it's own EV, then we will consider it.
Off road capability I’m not to sure. I have a 2014 forester with good clearance. So what happens if you’re off-roading and sharp rock and it damages the battery who pays for that? Thanks for your honesty.
I will say it this way - even if you shot the battery with a sniper rifle it would barely have a scratch, and it wont caught on fire because i
of all safety systems that constantly monitor its state. The metal plate under the battery is designed exactly for keeping it safe even in the most dangerous collisions.
Plus this is Subaru we are talking about, they beat Volvo in safety.
This is the Pontiac Aztec of the future.
I really didn’t like the car when I saw the preview images, but in real life, it looks really good. I think I’ll wait for the second gen when they make some improvements on the things they’ve missed.
still 5 years away before there is an EV suitable for the masses.
@@mikej238 AGREE.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............Paul
@@mikej238 at least we’re starting! The future is really bright!
Toyota is eligible for a rebate in Canada and in Quebec you get also one. Minus 12 000 $ for a Toyota.
is that a Toyota bz4
Current car is a Subaru, next car will be an EV in 3 years. Was hoping that it would also be a Subaru but not with that range and charging speed.
Wow ! Color red car !
So, it’s a BYD car with a Subaru badge on the front. ?? Just like the Toyota’s
He didn't say the range; he only said it was limited. How could you not mention how many miles it gets?
He clearly says at 3:19 that the range for the Premium and Limited is 228 mi, and for the Touring is 222 mi.
Hopefully it doesn't have the Cursed Achilles heel windshield like my 2022 outback wilderness does. 2 windshield replacement 5 months. I'm guessing a bug may of hit it this time or a ghost because it just appeared while car was parked.
212 hp seems a little weak? The Hyundai is 248hp. Tesla is 330. Kia is similar to Hyundai
Agreed. More UTILITY, less Sports. Nobody does hard plastics better than Ford. They wipe clean. They don't turn into sticky goo.
That depressing grey or death black is from 1990.
Furthermore there is no spare tire
EV's haven't progressed much in 2 years. My 2020 Leaf 62 kWh has the same power. The same range. 0 - 60 is 6.7 secs.
Yeah, but this is a MUCH heavier and larger vehicle
A Chevy Bolt at have the price is 90% as good.
I just ordered an NX350H for 47g including all taxes.....luxury compared to that box
What is a NX350H..????.......................Paul
Comparing apples to oranges. NX350H is not an EV.
@@tomeisenmenger7048 and that's a good thing. EVs are 💩. Won't be pushing it after 200 miles
@@mikej238 Most don't "push" anything past 200 miles in a single trip without a break.
Plenty of leg room in the back but your knees look a little high.
This guy is daddy. 🥺
Too expensive for what Subaru is offering.
Thank you for the video. I will continue with my old forester. I can tow up to 2 t.
Range up to 1000 km. Full of tank in 5 min.✌
No one buys an EV for cross country travel. That's just silly. At the same time, EV's are VASTLY superior for running around town.
FYI, the Solterra doesn't qualify for the $7,500 tax credit because it's not assembled in the US.
I can still buy 2 foresters for the price of one of these.........Still a bit of a Rich Mans toy.............Paul
@Brian Cohen, I'm right there with you. I've been driving Subarus for 17 years and currently have 2 in my garage. The Solterra is an absolute failure, and it hasn't even been released in the US yet. Last generation charging technology and abysmal short range = horrible return on investment. I won't buy a first gen either. I am brand loyal, but not this model, no way.
This thing starts at 46 grand. Eventually, someone will price an EV for what it's worth --- 60% fewer parts --- 90% fewer moving parts --- Essentially a shiny golf cart wedded to an oversized cellphone. The Nissan Leaf comes close -- at least until USA tax breaks end. Regular drivers need regular cars -- not a 46 grand dog and pony show.
100% accurate statement!
No rear wipers, no glovebox is a no for me.
Extremely limited range! What were they thinking? Would not risk going off road with this limited range disaster.
I don’t want nothing to do with Toyota,Period! Stick with my Outback any day!
Nothing about charging speeds
Yes there was
6,6kwh AC Home Charge is low! Our BMW i3 bought in 2018, had 11kwh AC from it’s debut in 2013, nine years has passed. Our Home wallbox provide 11kwh from a 3phase * 16A. Should we accept half the throughput with BZ4X/Solterra. I have read that Subaru will provide 11kwh AC from October 2022. More: 4WD will only support 100kwh DC while BZ4X 2WD with another battery manufacturer 150kwh DC. Strange. Anyways: The Subaru will have the best quality reputation and 220 miles should be more than sufficient for 95% of the customers. Ground clearance and their legacy on 4WD is good reasons for choosing the Solterra in 4 seasons climate. Like in North America. Or Norway.
Looks like a lemon in my opinion
I like the looks and specs of this EV, not the price of $46,200 for the BASE model?!?!
But you get tax credits. Um no I don't. I'm on disability. I don't pay income tax anymore.
One other thing, EVs need charged. Ever question where that power comes from? Sorry but both EVs and fossil fuel vehicles will pollute somewhat. Here in the US, we pollute less than the rest of the world. So, pick whatever vehicle you want, just drive responsibly in both not wasting fuel and how safe you drive.
Don't forget IT DOESN'T HAVE A GLOVEBOX!!!
I just gave my deposit, it went from 53220 to 57400 😳.
Still cant understand why this vehicle doesnt have a glovebox
Safety..........Extra airbag........lower insurance...........Paul
I have one reserved but don't think I'm going to take it. It's too expensive, too much plastic, short range, and long charging time. I've driven Subies for years but can't see how the extra $20K more than my 30 mpg larger Outback is worth it.
IT ain't..........You just have to really want an electric..................Paul
Try to remember: The greenest car, is the one that you already own.
An EV takes 20kwh/100km, which works out about A$6. A gasoline car drives 10km/lt, which is about A$18/100km. So you save $12/100km. On top of that there is additional savings from servicing costs except for the braking system, no air and fuel filter, no servicing of the engine and automatic gearbox. Whether savings from these will recover the $20k over the life of an EV is the question to consider.
Suburu designs the UGLIEST cars on the road. This new EV looks are awesome.
LOL the no rear wiper and glovebox is hilarious... Subaru really is going downhill fast. What dumbass is making these decisions...
Expensive I thought Subaru is supposed to be the cheapest way to get into a 4wd. 44000 your better off buying a ford lightning same price
Cause of the BLACK PIANO finish inside, I WILL NOT BUY THIS CAR
Absolutely a deal-breaker for any car having this material. Awful decision.
Very disappointed and over priced ! Maybe they will come out with an electric Forester.
I really might just wait til subaru releases their own EV, nothing about this car is subaru. Every other Subaru model (even the hybrids) actually has Subaru built in. This is just a rebranding Toyota. You could slap a different badge on an no one would notice. It’s a nice EV overall but I think Subaru was just desperate to catch up to everyone else and just took an off the shelf Toyota instead of taking the time to design their own car the right way.
The price is not as bad as people will say when you look at other EVs in the market, but this is definitely lacking in some areas. They have the room for a faster charger but they didn’t utilize it. Under an hour at a DC fast charger is okay but with a 220 mile range you definitely think you could get it down to half an hour.
Overall it’s a really good car, but just not ready for the subaru badge.
Did you know that Toyota owns 20% of Subaru.
@@bob39540 Thought it was 25%
That's the only good thing about Subaru. Toyota owns a lot of it
@@bob39540 AND BYD owns all of the Solterra.............Paul
Paint the primer front fenders.
It looks like Crap
Every button he pushes shortens the range by the miles. Keep it up you won't get out of the driveway.
I stopped the video when I saw the humungous center console. No thanks. I dislike the feeling of being boxed in as a driver. I want the cockpit to be more open. It's a HORRIBLE auto design trend ... wish it would go away.
I agree 100%.....................Paul
Horrible also is the partially hidden instrument cluster.............Paul
He calls this off road road 🙄 🤣
What nearly Everyone misses is that MANY like Myself only want to get high enough to stop banging doors and bumpers on parking curbs........And maybe a bit of snow clearance.............Paul
AND....I will NEVER buy a ground hugger.............Paul
That plastic cladding. Just no. Make it stop.
Synthetic leather? You mean cheap Vinyl
horrible. This is not Subaru standard.
That is the ugly ass screen in the toyota avalon
It doesn’t fit in .. it’s just too little
SO....No problem........Buy a bigger car.............Paul
Subaru didn’t disappoint : continues to make ugly cars 😒
This might be the worst value in a new EV
Another FAIL. For 50 grand it better charge in 20 minutes and go 450 miles in all weather. Not even close.