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    GREEN CHOICE
    2023
    GREEN CHOICE

    Subaru Solterra

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    The Solterra is Subaru's first-ever electric vehicle and is essentially a Toyota bZ4X. It comes with front and rear motors to form an all-wheel-drive system. It has a functional small-SUV interior, but its driving range of 222 miles is shorter than the competition's. The power is smooth and predictable. Handling is agile and secure, and the ride is mostly comfortable, if slightly jittery.
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    There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.
    GREEN CHOICE
    2023

    Subaru Solterra

    Overall Score
    RANGE OF TESTED Electric SUVs
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    SAFETY FEATURES
    Forward Collision Warning Standard
    Automatic Emergency Braking (City) Standard
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    Road Test Results

    Performance
    Acceleration Acceleration Acceleration tests are conducted on a smooth, flat pavement straightaway at the track. Time, speed, and distance measurements are taken with a precise GPS-based device that’s hooked to a data-logging computer.
    0 to 60 mph 0 to 60 mph (sec.) The time in seconds that a vehicle takes to reach 60 mph from a standstill with the engine idling.
    Transmission Transmission Transmission performance is determined by shifting smoothness, response, shifter action, and clutch actuation for manual transmissions.
    Braking Braking The braking rating is a composite of wet and dry stopping distances and pedal feel. Braking distance is from 60 mph, with no wheels locked.
    Emergency Handling Emergency Handling Several factors go into the rating, including the avoidance maneuver speed and confidence, as well as how the vehicle behaves when pushed to its limit.
    Comfort / Convenience
    Ride Ride Our expert judgment of how well the suspension isolates and absorbs road imperfections and how steady it keeps the body on various road surfaces.
    Noise Noise Our expert judgment of the vehicle's interior noise level in everyday driving.
    Front Seat Comfort Front Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the front seat is for drivers of various heights.
    Rear Seat Comfort Rear Seat Comfort Our judgment of how comfortable the rear seat is for two passengers to sit across.
    Interior Fit and Finish Interior Fit and Finish An expert evaluation of the interior quality and craftsmanship.
    Trunk/Cargo Area Trunk/Cargo Area Our rating is based on the amount of luggage or cargo space that a vehicle has in the trunk or cargo area.

    Owner Reports

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    Reliability History Reliability History The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. Consumer Reports subscribers reported on any serious problems they had with their vehicles during the past 12 months that they considered serious because of cost, failure, safety, or downtime, in any of the trouble spots included in the table below. The results are presented relative to the average model that year. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. Based on this data and further analysis, we predict reliability for the latest year. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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    Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. N/A indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
    This car is new and detailed owner satisfaction will be available at a later date.
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    Driving Experience Driving Experience Includes acceleration and handling
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    Comfort Comfort Includes seats, climate control, noise, and ride
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    Value Value Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?
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    First Drive

    We have completed testing of the Solterra. Stay tuned for the full road-test report.

    The 2023 Subaru Solterra the brand’s first widely offered all-electric car; it’s also related to the Toyota bZ4X. But other than the Subaru badging and the ever-so-slightly different nose and tail treatments, there’s little to visually distinguish the Solterra from the bZ4X. It’s only when you dig into the details that you can tease out the differences. And frankly, those aren’t particularly meaningful. 

    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    AWD
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle
    • Basic: 3 years/36,000 miles
    • Drivetrain: 5 years/60,000 miles
    • Corrosion: 5 years/unlimited miles
    • Roadside Aid: 3 years/36,000 miles
    • Maintenance: NA
    Body Styles
    4-door SUV
    Transmissions Available
    • 1-speed Direct
    Engines Available
    • electric (215 hp)

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

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