What is special about Subaru Solterra electric car?

Subaru Solterra is the first high-rise electric car of the Japanese automaker and is priced from 1 billion VND.

In fact, the Subaru Solterra is slightly more expensive than the Toyota bZ4X, and this difference could make it harder to sell because the model is nearly identical to the bZ4X. However, there are still some differences and Solterra is expected to attract users thanks to Subaru’s reputation as well as sporty exterior equipment.

Because it is developed on the same platform of Toyota bZX4, the exterior of Subaru Solterra 2023 has an overall design equivalent to the “brother” bZX4. Subaru Solterra has many design similarities with the Toyota bZX4 including headlights, front air vents, and taillights.

The difference between these two models is the logo, besides the Subaru Solterra 2023 has an extra steering wheel like the electric Mustang Mach-E, while the Toyota bZX4 does not. As for the Solterra Limited, the car gets a more upscale exterior thanks to the LED fog lights and 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels. This version has rain-sensing wipers, roof rails and electric lift doors.

Inside the cabin, is a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 8-inch infotainment system. The car has wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity as well as cloud navigation, smart assistant and other connectivity features. Other valuable equipment on the car includes heated seats, automatic air conditioning system, electric windows and electric locks.

The interior of Solterra Limited is covered with StarTex leather, heated rear seats and 10-way power driver’s seat. Buyers will also find wireless phone charging, a heated steering wheel, HomeLink and a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system.

Finally, the Limited will get a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and an Advanced Park Assist system that supports parallel and perpendicular parking. Vehicle comes with Digital Key and Solterra Connect app. For the top-spec Solterra Touring, it adds a black hood, a panoramic sunroof, digital rearview mirrors, heated/ventilated front seats and ambient lighting.

Regardless of version choice, Solterra buyers will get a 72.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and dual-motor all-wheel drive with a combined output of 215 hp and 337 Nm of torque. . The Premium versions have a range of 367 km, while the Limited and Touring versions have a range of 357 km.

After the two sports cars Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86, the two automakers Subaru and Toyota once again joined hands to share the foundation for a completely new car line – Subaru Solterra 2023. Basically, Subaru Solterra 2023 is Developed on the basis of the Toyota bZX4 that was released earlier. The Subaru Solterra 2023 also marks the first electric CUV model of the Subaru brand.

In terms of safety, Solterra is equipped with a range of driver assistance systems including Emergency Steering Assist, Intersection Collision Avoidance Assist, Pre-Collision Braking Assist, Lane Departure Assist, Cruise Control. radar program and Lane Tracking Assist. These features combine with Blind Spot Monitor, Reversing Camera, Pedestrian Warning, Safe Exit Assist, and Park Assist Brake (which can automatically brake if a collision is imminent when reversing). .

Expected electric car Subaru will be available to dealers in the US this summer with 3 versions Premium, Limited and Touring. In particular, the Premium version starts at $ 44,995 or VND 1 billion, Limited costs from $ 48,495, equivalent to VND 1.1 billion, and Touring starts at USD 51,995, or VND 1.2 billion.