8.1
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 Tesla Model Y Comparison
Subaru Solterra
Tesla Model Y
2024 Subaru
Solterra
vs
2024 Tesla
Model Y
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How they stack...
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
8.6
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Based on the Subaru Solterra AWD
Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingWarranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$69,990 - $76,990
$55,900 - $96,700
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price for an e-SUV
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Cost cutting brings resale into question
- Still not as comfy a ride as some rivals
- Shorter warranty than rivals
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
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | - | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 220kW - 393kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 337Nm | 330Nm - 639Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
