NEW Subaru's very FIRST EV... Subaru Solterra 2023

[@madlucio70]

Fantastic vehicle! I have had my 2024 Solterra luxury package for a few weeks and I already have over 3,500 kms on the odometer. I drive quite a lot in the city and on both medium and long distance voyages. I have taken her on a few light off-roading stints and had quite a lot of fun as well. We have tested DC fast charging and the experience was great. 30-40 minutes of rest, eating and bathroom runs to get us up to 80-90% charge. I cycle between 50%-70% in the city since it is much better for battery longevity and only charge to 100% the night before a long trip. I had to drive through several really nasty storms, with torrential rains and very powerful winds. In all of those situations, she drove like a dream due to the centralized weight of the vehicle and its great handling. I have owned Subarus for years and am used to the eyesight system shutting down sometimes in poor-visibility weather and blizzard conditions, however the mix of Toyota and Subaru safety systems in the Solterra have managed to stay fully active in conditions where I was not even able to see a car length ahead. Loving my experiences with the Solterra!

[@madlucio70]

I just found your channel and I have to say that I love your level of detail and significant effort to cover every aspect of the vehicle. It is hugely informative!

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@madlucio70]

@@CarandDrivingCarReviews Honestly, thank you. It is really nice to have such robust review content. Your time is greatly appreciated. I currently have the 2023 Crosstrek PHEV and somewhere down the road it would be nice to have a full electric Subaru as well. Going to keep a close eye on your in-depth reviews!

[@jnrivers]

Nice job flushing out the differences between this and the bz4x. Definitely has it's appeal.

[@madlucio70]

Thanks again for this wonderfully detailed review. I will be taking delivery of my new 2024 Solterra Limited this coming week. For us in Canada, the Limited it a mid-level trim, missing the blue synthetic leather color choice, digital rear view mirror, ventilated seats, and panoramic sunroof. Other than those things, the Limited is the same as the Touring.

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Hope you enjoy it

[@queenfrog1224]

We test drove both this and the Toyota BZ and liked this car more. The BZ was very disappointing. This Subaru has a better feel, the steering wheel is light and smooth, more camera features, and brake features. I loved the square steering wheel, thought it was cool to drive. Subaru just knocked off $6k off the touring and you do get the $7500 federal rebate. So that over $13k off the original $52k for the touring. Seriously considering it but never spent this much on a car before

[@alsub5529]

Why does Subaru UK state that charging port is on Right Wing?

[@jorgeeduardoabrilrodriguez9026]

Amazing review congratulations

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thank you!

[@arunsathyamurthy8332]

This is one of the best reviews

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Thanks!

[@henvan8737]

This is the terrible Toyota BZ4X with different name.