Subaru Solterra 2022– car dimensions: 4690 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1650 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,010 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin has a 12.3-inch touchscreen as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support in most markets. Dual-zone automatic climate control is fitted across the range. Driver aids include standard Pre-Collision System for automatic emergency braking, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Tracing Assist and Lane Departure Alert, plus a reversing camera. Parking sensors and 360-degree camera appear on many grades or as standard in later specs.
Boot space measures 441 to 452 litres with seats up depending on trim and deck board position, with a flat floor and underfloor storage for cables. Rear seats split 60/40 and fold for more room.
Towing is rated at 750 kg braked and unbraked in European and UK specs for this generation. Some markets list up to 1500 kg braked. Payload figures are not consistently published across global sources.
The cabin offers a spacious feel with a nearly flat floor and good rear legroom. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard along with rear ventilation. Higher grades add synthetic leather, 10-way power driver seat with lumbar, power passenger seat, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, and a fixed panoramic roof with electric sunblind. Sound-insulated front glass helps keep the cabin quiet.
All-electric with 71.4 kWh lithium-ion battery
Service interval every 12 months or 15,000 km (or 9,000 miles in some markets)
Five-star Euro NCAP rating
Subaru Safety Sense standard with pre-collision system, dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracing assist, blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert
Multiple SRS airbags including front centre airbag
The Solterra is a fully electric SUV powered by a 71.4 kWh battery. It supports AC charging up to 11 kW and DC fast charging up to 150 kW. A heat pump is fitted as standard to help maintain range in cold weather. Range figures vary by grade and conditions under WLTP testing.
Servicing follows a schedule of every 12 months or a set distance, whichever comes first. Intervals are typically 15,000 km in some markets or around 9,000 miles in others. Regular checks cover brakes, suspension, coolant systems for the battery and cabin filter.
Safety equipment centres on Subaru Safety Sense, which includes pre-collision braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise, lane keep and departure systems, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist and parking support brake. A full set of airbags is standard, including a centre airbag between the front seats. The vehicle has earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Keeping the car involves following the scheduled maintenance for the electric powertrain and high-voltage battery systems. Battery warranty coverage typically runs eight years or a high kilometre limit. Software updates for safety and connectivity systems may be available through dealers.
Length 4690 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1650 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (Solterra 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, subaru.eu.