After a long wait Subaru Australia has finally revealed the indicative specification and pricing for the Solterra SUV, the first electric Subaru car sold in our country.
Notably the specification and features are indicative only and subject to change. Final Australian specification will be confirmed before the end of the year.
Key features that differentiate the Solterra from other EV SUV’s sold in Australia are the famed Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and 210mm of ground clearance at Kerb Weight.
At this price point I had hoped the Solterra EV SUV would have a range of about 500km WLTP or more rather than the advertised 414km and support for 11kW 3 phase charging.
There will be two versions: Solterra AWD $77,990 and the Solterra AWD Touring $83,690, plus on road costs.
The price for both versions includes a 5 Year Service Plan, 5 years Roadside Assistance, carpet mats, cargo tray and a 2kW AC charging cable with 8 Amp wall plug.
- dual electric motors at the front and rear
- 71.4kW lithium-ion battery
- maximum power output of 160kW and 337Nm of torque
Subaru says the Solterra SUV not only marks the debut of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia but also represents the beginning of increased diversification in the Subaru mode line-up that will include additional Hybrid and battery electric models in the future.
A limited number of Solterra’s are available for pre-order in the initial Australian allocation. To place a pre-order from Wednesday 8th November, visit www.subaru.com.au/solterra to pre-order online or contact their local Subaru Retailer.
SUABRU SOLTERRA INDICATIVE SPECIFICATION:
BATTERY AND ELECTRIC MOTOR
- Lithium-ion battery
- Capacity: 71.4kWh
- Max power: 160kW
- Max torque: 337Nm
- Electric WLTP test range: 414km3
CHARGING
- Onboard Charger: 7kW single phase
- Approximately thirty minutes rapid charge from 20-80% capacity via a 150kW DC charger.
- Approximately seven to eight hours from 20-80% capacity via single phase 7kW AC charger.
INTELLIGENT DRIVING DYNAMICS
- Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive mounted to the all-new e-Subaru Global Platform
- S Pedal Drive
- Dual Mode X Mode including new Grip Control Function
- 210mm of ground clearance
Key features by model grade
Solterra AWD includes:
INFOTAINMENT
- 12.3” high-definition central touchscreen
- 7” digital instrumentation
SEATING & STEERING WHEEL
- Powered seat with electric lumbar support – driver
- Heated seats – front and rear outboard
- Heated steering wheel
WHEELS
- 18” alloy wheels with wheel caps
SAFETY
- Subaru Safety Sense featuring:
- Adaptive High-Beam System
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Emergency Driving Stop System
- Emergency Steering Assist
- Lane Departure Alert
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Low-Speed Acceleration Suppression
- Pre-Collision System
- Road Sign Assist
- Vision Assist featuring:
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
- Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor
- Parking Support Brake
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Driver Monitor featuring:
- Distraction warning
- Drowsiness warning
OTHER KEY FEATURES
- Powered tailgate
- LED headlights and fog lights
- Digital rear view mirror
Solterra AWD Touring adds:
INFOTAINMENT
- 10 Harmon Kardon® speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier
- Wireless Qi charger
SEATING & STEERING WHEEL
- Synthetic leather seat trim
- Powered seat and door mirror memory setting – driver
- Powered seat – front passenger
WHEELS
- 20” alloy wheels
SAFETY
- Vision Assist:
- Intelligent Park Assist
OTHER KEY FEATURES
- Two tone paint options available for an additional $1,200 (on selected colours)
- Panoramic glass roof
SUBARU SOLTERRA PRICE + DRIVEAWAY COSTS
| Solterra AWD | $77,990 |
| Solterra AWD Touring | $83,690 |
WARRANTY: Five-year/unlimited kilometres, 60 months/75,000km Capped Price Servicing Program, five-year Roadside Assistance Program.
BATTERY WARRANTY: The Subaru New Vehicle Warranty period on batteries (12 Volt) is 2 years. The Subaru New Vehicle Warranty period on high-voltage batteries for Subaru Battery Electric vehicles is 8 years/160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first. After this warranty period, any required battery replacement will be a chargeable item.
