Subaru Solterra 2024 review

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Subaru's first EV is here. And it's a good one!
Good, I'd say... but maybe not quite great. And with the competition heating up in this segment, it's going to be tough for the Solterra to stand out against some keenly priced alternatives out there.
But if you're a Subaru person, you might just want your first EV to be a Subie - and if that's the case, you're going to like plenty about this SUV.
It's electric and shares a lot with the Toyota bZ4X -- in fact, it might share TOO MUCH with the Toyota, as the media system doesn't even run the same colourful and usable displays as you get in a Forester or Crosstrek.
So, what's good about it? And what could be better? Watch the review and have your say in the comments. And thanks for subscribing!
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00:00 Subaru Solterra
00:26 Is it the right price?
02:00 What are the best alternatives?
03:45 Is it the right size?
05:47 Interior
12:09 Under the bonnet
12:59 Range and charging
14:15 Driving
17:48 Efficiency
19:20 Is it safe?
20:34 Ownership
21:07 Verdict
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Пікірлер: 84

@gabes-t 2 ай бұрын

With Model Y dropping its price to $56k before on roads the Subaru/Toyota is even less appealing now.

@jackfieldsjack1061 2 ай бұрын

Overpriced. Toyota soon like Nokia..

@Jaramat124 2 ай бұрын

$56k and an interior is not even an option. Nope, wouldn't want a Tesla, even if it was given to me for free

@leonelcastillo7635 16 күн бұрын

I would never buy a Tesla. Yuk!

@Petlaw99 2 ай бұрын

If you do not require AWD then the Atto 3 is very hard to overlook...its value equation is spectacular and it uses the safer LFP battery technology.

@superwag634 2 ай бұрын

Or mg4 $39k drive away

@johnlambert1744 2 ай бұрын

@@superwag634 The Atto3 is way more value than the cheap MG4 model. And it's better looking IMHO.

@vikssars 10 күн бұрын

I would never ever buy a new company vehicle buy an Ev froma company who had decade long experiance, estaiblished and have a service center to go to, see what happen to Fiskar.

@johnlambert1744 10 күн бұрын

@@vikssars BYD isn't new to the EV world, they've been making batteries for years! Trust me, they're not going to go broke like Fisker did.

@sydryan9589 2 ай бұрын

Why anyone would choose this is beyond me.

@johnlambert1744 2 ай бұрын

Die hard Subie fans wanting to go fully electric? I like Subarus but I would NEVER pay this much for one. It's about $30k too much.

@suzanne1059 27 күн бұрын

The World isn't ready for Electric Vehicles.

@zwen3763 15 күн бұрын

@@johnlambert1744 Die hard subaru fans drive WRXs and Turbo foresters with a turbo boxer in the car. Soccer mums who drives an XV don't count. 😂

@johnlambert1744 15 күн бұрын

@@zwen3763 LOL Indeed!

@vikssars 10 күн бұрын

@@johnlambert1744 Lease is the way to go for every single EV and if you like it buy it later, you will keep the heavy Tax discount as most Makes is now including in Lease, so you use it, you add mileage to it and at the end of the lease you get to keep the depreciation and buy it for just 20K.

@danieljmildren 2 ай бұрын

$70k Jesus's

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

On the high side for sure.

@daweigo6851 2 ай бұрын

Chinese brands with laugh all the way to the bank with the Japanese brands being so arrogant with pricing

@danieljmildren 2 ай бұрын

@@daweigo6851 very true

@diycave5144 2 ай бұрын

compared to the bench mark in this class - it’s $20k over priced at least. Be interested to see what type of buyer it appeals to and how they justify the value😢

@buncha5651 2 ай бұрын

@diycave5144 There are a lot that buy EV,s as a virtual signal not to save fuel.

@debraivy9943 Ай бұрын

I just leased a 2024 Subaru Solterra. I love mine!

@sihangc1990 2 ай бұрын

Model Y 60k drive away.

@maxcarter970 2 ай бұрын

Subaru are smoking the same low quality drugs that Honda have.

@MrSwaggie1 2 ай бұрын

Subaru and Toyota brought out these models in the States 3 years ago and they were canned for only having 100 miles of range. So they pulled them from the market to rework the batteries. It has taken them 3 years to fix this problem, let’s hope their range is better than 160 kms although by using NEDC instead of WTLP maybe they have something to hide.

@gregturner_awod 2 ай бұрын

The Subaru Solterra/Toyota mix don’t provide enough range, quality or competitiveness necessary for either of them to compete against more established EV manufacturers, I’m sorry to say. Both Subaru and Toyota are established and respected manufacturers, but they should have done far better with their respective EV’s. The Solterra looks attractively designed, but looks aren’t matched by performance. USB A up front, for heavens sake? Internal quality looks poor for the money, albeit I do like the digital rear view mirror. No frunk and a lousy boot. Looks comfy and drives okay, but compromised in others ways. An excellent and fair review as always. For what it is the Solterra is too expensive, in my humble view.

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Greg. I think Subaru will sell some of these to the diehards. But at the current price it doesn’t stack up on value.

@gregturner_awod 2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@raidas2427 2 ай бұрын

70k for this Subaru's first EV. that's relatively affordable.condolences to subaru🥶🥶.

@babakkmu 2 ай бұрын

Toyota and Subaru dealers offer great discounts for these car when they have them available on their stocks. Here in Europe you can pick one for about 40000 Euros. That‘s slightly cheaper than a Model Y. Model Y has more space and better software. But these are built by real car companies, not by a company like Tesla, that believes it is not car company, but a software or robotics company. Tesla seldom offers any discount.

@EastWestMangi 2 ай бұрын

Condescending regard for Chinese vehicles will surely soon come to a complete end given their continuing improvements in R & D. Every new vehicle improves on its predecessor...............and is way more affordable than its Japanese competitor. Only retirees with $500,000 plus in their Super might be silly enough to merely think about this as a purchase.

@Maige2900 2 ай бұрын

This car and the bz4x failed abroad, currently it’s being gutted sub 30k AUD equivalent in China. Oh and it’s based off a gac aion model. On top of it all it’s taken what 2 years since launch to hit our market… oh what a feeling

@JackMcSomeone 2 ай бұрын

From what I've seen it's basically a reskinned Toyota bZ4X

@MrSwaggie1 2 ай бұрын

It was a joint venture with Toyota. Toyota own 20% of Subaru.

@megajoepet 2 ай бұрын

I am beginning to like my premium Subaru Soltera 2024.👍

@ronwatson3237 2 ай бұрын

I have one and REALLY like this car - I’ve driven a Tesla model Y for over 300 miles as well. Subaru is running a lease special right now ($7500 lease credit) and the monthly cost is $100 less than the Model Y lease and the down is about $1000 less. My sticker says 47K US so the figures mentioned might not be accurate? Maybe he’s talking pounds or euros - even though he states dollars? I get about 220 miles on a charge - I just hook it up to my dryer outlet and charge overnight - usually every other night. Yea, it’s not as fast nor does it have the range of some competitors but as a ‘daily driver’ it’s quite nice. There’s a bit of negative reviews on this vehicle - my best advice is just go drive one my friend.

@williamhoffmann1445 2 ай бұрын

Australian dollars

@Jude.username 2 ай бұрын

Lol average American moment. How can you not tell that this is from Australia? The car is right hand drive and he has an Australian accent.

@ronwatson3237 2 ай бұрын

That one’s on me - 😂

@vikssars 10 күн бұрын

Exactly, it is a great car, I never liked Tesla driving but minute I drove Solterra, I loved it.

@GlowingTube 2 ай бұрын

It’s an average EV at best. The asking prices are ridiculous. This is easy, a firm no from me. They will sell a handful and then withdraw it.

@antonroux6737 2 ай бұрын

so is it supposed to have any sort of off road capability?

@hellothere4342 2 ай бұрын

70k? It's like they don't want to sell it.

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

And before they launched it at this price it was going to be 10% dearer, too…

@hellothere4342 2 ай бұрын

@therightcar Subaru's marketing must've thought more expensive=better car. It'll flop at a time where EV is a hot contested market especially now that many more manufacturers have entered the fray.

@77jez 2 ай бұрын

This looks closer to the xv/crosstrek than forester. Would that be right you reckon?

@superwag634 2 ай бұрын

What does this do that the mg4 for $39k drive away doesn’t?

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

It’s all-wheel drive, it’s larger, it’s from a more established brand, it has more usable screen tech, it has a longer battery driving range, it has more power and torque….

@megajoepet 2 ай бұрын

I like the family-specific feature of a 4WD EV. It is more efficient on the road, especially when living uphill.

@Richard-sl8we 2 ай бұрын

Matt, what's your opinion of the BMW iX3 M-Sport full EV, with the 19" rims and RWD drivetrain? Have you tested this car and done a review?

@oghawk 2 ай бұрын

They are kidding themselves with the price

@OzKidzFun 2 ай бұрын

Looks better than Toyata, but I would go with BYD Sealion. $53 drive away.

@ravindra7377 2 ай бұрын

I prefer KIA or hyundai over any electric vehicles in 2024

@DannChewie 2 ай бұрын

Lovely Piano black console.... car makers need to toss that $hit in the trash and stop using it for high touch areas seriously

@Dave-zz9fk 2 ай бұрын

I like the look of this. Can I get it with a petrol engine?

@lucasl6833 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a bigger CHR

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

Squinted. Agree.

@vikssars 10 күн бұрын

why so much hate here for Solterra, I think most haters here either have not seen the Solterra, or test drive one or dont own one. I have Test drive few times and hopefuly will be picking it up this weekend. It is a great great car, there is not a single thing good in Tesla except False advertisement of 330 range. no it doesn't give 330, you get 250or less. vs Subarau which I kept for 2 days and drove for full charge , advertise mile on SS is 220 miles but due to Regen breaking, I have got 245 and still had 10% battery left. lets talk about suspension, it is the best Suspension among all EV except Rivian and some very high end Evs like Benz and BM, but compare to Tesla Y it was my instant feedback to sales person, it actually better then my MDX suspension, having a small and little straight steering ( I had this type steering in my Maxima) your navigating or turning on curb or ramp is just out of this world., Car Play on large screen is awesome, cool seats is awesome and boy you have a physical button to control not like Tesla you have to navigate through a screen, I found Tesla to be so boring inside, it is so bland just seats and a screen vs the dash in SS looks awesome, seats are super comfortable, the dash has some sort of clothes which looks really nice and different and it will help to keep the vehicle much cooler. the back seats are so roomy and being 5'11" I had so much room. few things I did not liked 1/ roof is little low may be I drive to up high on seat. 2. I did not like the Piano black inside as it catches the finger prints and certain time of day will reflect the sun light ( I dont know), sound of harmon system is not great but who has time to listen music, I am mostly on phone calls when driving.. The top lid on EV port shows gap and I wish it could be absolutely invisible like Tesla and drive will se eit every time you drive. it does not store your Regen breaking setting, so every time I have to hit a button to enable regen. bottom line, I loved the car and BOY I am getting it sooooooo cheap none of you can imagine, i can get Premium Base for $279 a month 36 month lease or can get Touring for 355 a month with 2K down. I am confused lol, should I save my 2K and 70 bucks monthly and go for Base or should I get all included for 355 and 2k down.

@wantonfuey1 Ай бұрын

put some Schrimp on the barbi!

@Pyjamarama11 2 ай бұрын

Vale' Subaru

@ETERNITY777 2 ай бұрын

MY AFTER PAY FINANCE TOLD ME ITS TO EXPENSIVE FOR THIS FIRE 🔥 STARTER 🔥

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

What’s a fire starter?

@JackMcSomeone 2 ай бұрын

Reminder that ICE cars are more likely to start fires than EVs

@buncha5651 2 ай бұрын

@JackMcSomeone Not true. I was a Paramedic for 35 years in all the prangs I went none caught 🔥

@ETERNITY777 2 ай бұрын

@@buncha5651 PS EV CAR BATTERIES EXPLODE

@ETERNITY777 2 ай бұрын

@@JackMcSomeone CRAP

@TheStagswag 2 ай бұрын

Subaru rav 4

@77jez 2 ай бұрын

Keen to see the Kia ev5. But I wish they would change the wheels. Ugliest wheels on the road from what I’ve seen so far

@mmccbb7mcb278 2 ай бұрын

Smart looker. And I love Subies. It’s electric. Pass.

@zwen3763 15 күн бұрын

If you can't put the CVT in a subaru at least leave the paddle shifter in, says nobody ever😂😂😂😂

@RodneyW 2 ай бұрын

It is too expensive for a car that drives "reasonably well", and will only appeal to people who have money to burn, and are particularly passionate about having an EV. The lack of practicality limits its usefulness. The boot... is barely bigger than a Hyundai i30... the steering square is change for changes sake.. the 350-360km real world range (with 1 person on board!) is not great for road trips... and what is the obsession with EV's not carrying a spare tyre, even when it is meant to be AWD fun machines? Why not buy a Subaru Forester ($44k driveway!), and enjoy the car / practicality, along with its decent resale value? Yes, it might cost more to fuel, but... saving $30k upfront buys a lot of fuel... it is more practical, more comfortable, has more boot space, and carries a spare. Yes, it produces CO2 out the tailpipe, but so does mining for the battery elements in the Solterra.

@davidbittner4674 2 ай бұрын

So, a rebadged, underwhelming Toyota (without a glovebox - still) that is, at best, adequate. Well glossed over.

@worrywart1311 2 ай бұрын

Yeah......nah!

@vtv8man 2 ай бұрын

What a terrible EV. Also Subaru today are terrible in Australia. Their cars have endless expensive Eyesight issues, there are complaints lodged at the ACCC and talk of joint action. I haven’t seen my Subaru for 6 months due to electronic eyesight issues. The car industry is so unhappy with Subaru - it’s definitely not the engineering company it once was.

@ShaneBaker 2 ай бұрын

Nah - if I wanted a Toyota, I'd buy a Toyota. Very disappointing that Subaru went this way.

@buncha5651 2 ай бұрын

What are Subaru smoking? $77,000 and vinyl seats. Haaaa, the only thing it will win is the ugliest vehicle for 2024.😊

@chucknorris8704 2 ай бұрын

LOL no one's gonna buy this thing at that price. Crazy price! Not to mention it is butt ugly!! WHat the heck are those black bumper things? Hideous!

@bobbytepsa9567 2 ай бұрын

Rubbish

@therightcar 2 ай бұрын

What is?

@DMT267 2 ай бұрын

Cheap interior, cheap exterior, and ridiculously overpriced rubbish. The grey interior plastics look embarrassing. Shame on Toyota.

@vikssars 10 күн бұрын

Reallly what made you say that, I dive MDX and Q7 which is luxury and when I Test drive Solterra, I loved the interior and 2 tone leather seats, ride was so comfy. please go and schedule a test drive you will be shocked. and they will give you $50 gift card.