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2024 Subaru Solterra AWD review
Subaru has its first EV in Australia. It's a solid family SUV, although it's not a game-changer like some of its rivals.
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Scott Collie
Subaru Solterra vs Ford Escape Comparison
Subaru Solterra
Ford Escape
2024 Subaru
Solterra
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2024 Ford
Escape
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.1
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Based on the Subaru Solterra AWD
Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 57L
68 to 490 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$69,990 - $76,990
$36,490 - $54,940
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride
- Smooth, quiet driving dynamics
- Free servicing
Misses
- Struggles to stand out
- Boot compromised by roof line
- It's taken its time getting here
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious interior
- Smooth powertrain
- Useable EV range
Misses
- Interior a bit drab
- Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
- Ford is discontinuing it
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Prestige Paint (+$650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1999 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 167kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 - 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 337Nm | 210Nm - 387Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3100 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 13 | |
