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2023 (73) Subaru Solterra 150kW Touring 71.4kWh 5dr Auto AWD

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Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

12.3" Multifunction colour touchscreen display360 degree panoramic view monitor
7" digital instrument clusterBluetooth system
Digital rear view camera with washerDriver monitoring system
Driving Modes - Eco/Normal/PowereCall emergency system
Front parking sensorsPaddle Shifters behind Steering Wheel (for adjustment of Regenerative Braking)
PASPower tailgate
Rear parking sensorsSatellite navigation system
Trip computerWired Android Auto
Wireless Apple car playX-Mode

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Charging cable - Type 2 to Type 2Charging cable - Type 2 to UK Domestic plug
Dual motor (80kW/axle)Dual motor permanent AWD

Entertainment

DAB Digital radioSubaru infotainment and Harmon/Kardon audio system with 8 speakers and subwoofer
x4 Type-C USB ports and x2 in Row 1 & x2 in Row 2 

Exterior Features

Adaptive high beam system (AHS)Auto on/off headlights
Automatic rain sensing windscreen wipersBody colour bumpers
e-Subaru global platformElectric folding door mirrors
Fixed panoramic roof with electric sunblindFollow me home lighting
Front and rear power windows one-touch ascend and descendHeadlight washers
Heated door mirrorsHigh beam assist
LED daytime running lightsLED front fog lights
LED HeadlightsMemory function for door mirrors
Privacy glassRear side wing doors
Reverse gear tilting passenger door mirrorRoof rails
Roof spoilerShark fin antenna
Third brake lightWheel arch extensions
Windscreen wiper de-icer 

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row60/40 split folding rear seat
Driver seat memory functionDual zone automatic air conditioning system with anti-dust filter
Electric driver's seatElectric passenger seat
Front head restraintsHeat pump
Heated front seatsHeated rear seats
Heated steering wheelLeather wrapped steering wheel
Lumbar support on driver's seatRear head restraints
Rear seat centre armrestRecline function on rear seats
Single front passenger seatSynthetic leather upholstery
Tilt/reach adjustable steering wheelTonneau cover

Packs

Subaru safety sense pack - Solterra 

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat beltsABS + traction control
Auto vehicle holdCentral side SRS airbags (driver & front passenger)
Child locks on rear doorsCurtain SRS airbags
ESPFront seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters
Front side SRS airbags (driver & front passenger)Front SRS airbags
Height adjustable front seatbeltsHill descent control
Tyre pressure monitoring system 

Security

ImmobiliserKeyless smart entry with push button start
Remote central lockingThatcham Cat.1 alarm
Wireless phone charging 

Wheels

20" Alloy wheelsTyre repair kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh71.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)1252Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW2.3Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)473
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change20-80Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)19Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW150Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationLeft Side FrontCoupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW150Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8Usable Battery Capacity71.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb18WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH18
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL18WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH3.5WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL3.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb414WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH414
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL414WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb257
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH257WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL257

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km)0 

Engine and Drive Train

CC1Gears1 SPEED
TransmissionAUTO 

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC0.0
Badge Power218Coin SeriesTouring
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0747EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %87NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %79NCAP Safety Assist %91
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage9000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)True0 to 62 mph (secs)6.9
Engine Power - BHP218Engine Power - KW160
Engine Power - PSTrueEngine Torque - LBS.FT248
Engine Torque - MKG34Engine Torque - NM336
Top Speed100 

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelN/A

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front235/50 R20
Tyre Size Rear235/50 R20Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type20" ALLOY 

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)1650Length4690
Wheelbase2850Width1860
Width (including mirrors)2170 

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight2550Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)441
Max. Towing Weight - Braked750Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight2040No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.2
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Subaru Solterra

Subaru's very first EV, the Solterra mid-sized SUV, offers the suburbs something a little different, thinks Jonathan Crouch.

Ten Second Review

It's hard to find an EV that's properly capable off-tarmac. For the time being, Subaru's Solterra is probably as close as you're going to get to a full-battery-powered model delivering that kind of capability to any great extent. Developed with Toyota, it's the brand's first purpose-built EV and includes quite a lot of what Subaru's learned in the last few decades about off road technology.

Background

What will the Subaru of the future be like? It certainly can't be anything like the Subaru's of the present - and in this age of electrification, must be far removed from the Subarus of the past. So the brand has brought us this, the all-electric Solterra, the name derived from a combination of the Latin words for 'sun' and 'earth'. This car comes with a pledge from its brand - that existing Subaru customers "can feel it is truly a Subaru". Well that could be a stretch because, as you might notice if you've been following the EV market lately, this car shares most everything with its close cousin, the Toyota bZ4X. To be fair, the Solterra isn't merely a re-badged design. The company has played at least an equal part in the development both of the car itself and the EV platform it sits on, called 'e-TNGA' by Toyota and 'e-Subaru Global Platform' by Subaru. It's all part of a move by the marque towards electrification, though its targets are decidedly modest. By 2030, when many manufacturers will have switched to an all-EV range, Subaru hopes that 40% of its model line-up will have full-battery power. A change which starts right here.

Driving Experience

Inevitably, Subaru had a lot to say over the configuration of the 4WD system - in this case a twin motor drivetrain - for this joint venture model. The company has engineered in its 'X-Mode' system to enhance this EV's off-road credentials. And added in a 'Grip Control' mode enabling the Solterra to travel more stably at speed over rough trails. The pair of 107bhp motors, one on each axle, develops 214bhp and rest to 62mph is dispatched in 7.7s. Power, as with the Toyota bZ4X, comes from a 71.4kWh battery which offers 289 miles of range for the base 'Limited' model (it's 257 miles for the top 'Touring' version). For the future, there's also a single motor front-driven model with 201bhp, a range of 330 miles and a 0-62mph time of 8.4s. Subaru expects the majority of customers though, to want the dual motor variant, with drivetrain electronics that claim to offer precise control of each wheel through the turns and 'flexible driving force between front and rear'. The strong, stiff 'e-Subaru Global Platform', allied to a low centre of gravity due to battery placement, should limit body roll through the turns. Subaru is also planning a higher performance STI version. Across the range, the steering is interesting. It's an innovative 'steer-by-wire' system which removes the mechanical link between the steering wheel and the front axle. The engineers reckon that this enhances control because the directional influences of rough surfaces and braking are minimised. And, to suit the EV mood of the moment, there's a 'single pedal' driving mode, which maximises regenerative braking to the extent that you'll hardly ever have to use the actual brake pedal unless coming to a complete stop.

Design and Build

This Solterra is pretty much the same size as Subaru's conventional Forester SUV, measuring 4,690mm long, 1,860mm wide and 1,650mm tall. It shares most of its body panels with its Toyota bZ4X development cousin, but gets its own front grille and headlamp design to link into the look of the brand's existing models. Huge black wheel arch extensions house rims of between 18 and 20-inches in size. It's all broadly representative of what we saw from the brand's 'EV Concept' car, unveiled in 2021. As you'd expect, the interior pretty much duplicates that of the bZ4X too. So there's a compact instrument pack behind the wheel with a 7-inch screen. And the usual large wide infotainment monitor at the top of the centre stack. It's all very modern and feels particularly light and airy with the optional twin sunroof arrangement fitted. But what's most impressive about this cabin is the amount of space you get in the back, thanks to this design's particularly long wheelbase. It's around 900mm, which is comparable to what you'd get from a boardroom-level luxury saloon. Boot capacity isn't quite as large as you get from one of those but at 452-litres, it should be more than adequate for the needs of most likely owners.

Market and Model

The asking figures start from around £50,000 - that's for the base 'Limited' model; for £53,000, you can get the plusher 'Touring' version. Both variants are well equipped. Even the base 'Limited' gets 18-inch alloy wheels, a multimedia system with an 8-inch display, a 7-inch digital screen in the instrument binnacle, a reversing camera, smart keyless entry and a climate control system with a remote operation function that lets owners warm up or cool their car ahead of a making a journey. Options include roof rails and a towing pack. If you want more, plusher versions give you a powered tailgate, privacy glass, parking sensors and electrically adjustable heated front seats. The top trim level includes 20-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, Remote Control Parking Assist and a heated steering wheel.

Cost of Ownership

We gave you the driving range figure for this car in our 'Driving Experience' section - up to 289 miles for the 'Limited' version. For the future single motor front-driven model, it'd be more like 330 miles. An 80% charge of the 71.4kWh battery takes around 30 minutes, if you can find a suitably rapid charger. An optional 11kW AC charger in future will help with overnight charges for those with a compatible wall box. The brand says that the battery will hold 90% of its range for the first ten years of its life, aided by water cooling for the cells, with active thermal management of the battery further aiding durability and range. That range is optimised courtesy of an on-board solar charging system that aims to minimise the effect of cold weather on usability. As for the warranty, well as with all Subarus, there's the peace of mind of a five year / 100,000 mile package that embarrasses the three year / 60,000 mile package most rivals offer. You also get a three year recovery and roadside assistance programme you'll almost certainly never need.

Summary

The last few years have been truly dismal for Subaru: in the UK in 2020, the brand didn't even manage to sell a thousand cars. That's what you get for missing market trends - first, the move towards SUVs and now the trend for Electric Vehicles. The Solterra though, does at least belatedly introduce the company into the EV market - and with a very competitive product. If you already own a Subaru Forester or an Outback - perhaps you live in a rural area or on a farm - this is probably your future car. With its 'X-Mode' and 'Grip Control' systems, it's probably the best 4WD Electric Vehicle currently out there and with a set of chunky tyres, there won't be many places you currently take your Outback or Forester that you couldn't also take a Solterra. Which ought to broaden this car's appeal beyond Subaru loyalists. But we've said that before about new models from the brand, then seen the sales figures trickle in. Will this car be different? It needs to be. We think you should give it a chance.

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Styling
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Equipment
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Economy
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Depreciation
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Insurance
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This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver.

* Figures for fuel consumption, the CO2 produced, and/or the pure electric range are provided for comparative purposes only and are based on laboratory testing. The actual figures under real world driving conditions will depend upon a number of factors, including any accessories fitted after registration, variations in driving styles, weather conditions, vehicle load and the health of the battery.

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47 monthly payments of£440.29
Deposit£249
Total amount payable£36,721.53
Fixed interest rate4.6%
Representative APR8.9%
Cash price£28,998
Credit amount£28,749
Annual mileage8000
Contract mileage32,000
Excess mileage charge6.98p per mile
Completion fee£1
Optional final payment£15,777.90
Term (months)48

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