The Subaru Solterra, the brand’s first
all-electric vehicle, has been awarded with a coveted Which? Best Buy accolade
in the medium/large SUV category.
During the recently published review, Which? praised the Subaru
Solterra for its assured handling and grippy all-wheel drive system, along with
efficient power consumption, safety, and equipment levels.
In its review Which? said “The Solterra’s design, inside and
out, marks it out as something special. It is unusually comfortable and
efficient, as well as very practical for families, and the secure all-wheel
drive and excellent safety credentials means you can drive with peace of mind.”
Brand reliability also scored highly as part of the testing.
Overall Subaru scored four out of five stars for the reliability of vehicles
aged 0-4 years. This crowns Subaru as the most reliable car brand assessed in
this 0-4 years category.
All reviews conducted by Which?, and the Best Buy endorsements,
are based on rigorous independent laboratory tests, which measure and assess
each of the most important aspects of usability and performance. The results of
these expert tests are calculated and combined to create a unique overall
vehicle test score.
The Solterra SUV is the most advanced Subaru ever made and the
first all-electric vehicle from the brand. Power is delivered via two electric
motors, one powering each axle, with an output of 80kW per axle, resulting in
168.5 Nm torque. The 71.4kWh battery capacity provides a range of up to 289
miles and is charged via a 7kW type 2 port or 150kW CCS port, which is located
on the front right wing of the vehicle.