I feel like it's 20k overpriced.

@bossykxngtahzai16

Ай бұрын

Exactly around 30-34k seems right to me

Just picked up mine. I bought it for a commuter car. So far so good!!

I don’t hate it, I actually like the styling better than the Toyota BZ. I would definitely go with black or dark gray to mute the black cladding. For me it’s the performance. I test drove one before going with a Nissan Ariya AWD. One thing I learned about buying an EV is to buy one with about 5k miles on it. The MSRP on our Ariya was a little over $62k and I picked it up for $45k with 6200 miles on it.

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

I look at the EV used vehicle situation as a buying the dip type opportunity for people who want to get into an EV without as much capital on the line.

@ronsmith7594

28 күн бұрын

My Solterra was $35,000 new! 2024

Sofyan, If there was ever a car crying out for a few solar panels it's a ....Solterra. ☀🌝🌞🐝🐝🐝

That cladding is what happened when a Subaru engineer looked at a Pontiac Aztek and thought "That looks cool."

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

There is "designer trend" right now that is going for the plastic fender look. The new Hyundai Kona (in some trims) is a primary offender as well. Let's hope they didn't use Aztek for inspiration.

@samcurmudgeon

Ай бұрын

@@cbotten106 Ewww.

@Sasparillafizz

Ай бұрын

Gotta say it was the Toyota engineer (it has it as well with a different shade of black than black paint if you choose that) after being told to make the EV "not so good". /s

The car itself is perfectly fine, but the price kills it. Better off with the competition in this price bracket.

@717dash_cam

2 күн бұрын

Lease it for 3 years then buy it if you like it. The incentives on the lease, that finance doesn't get really helps it a lot.

Ambassador here, and I actually just leased one of these (Limited in Harbor Mist). Right now, these low lease payments are because they're able to roll incentives that DONT qualify on purchases into the leases; In that there's a lot of lease incenties on these to get to that 329/329 figure that the 0/72 buy option doesn't qualify for. I did lower my payment a little compared to my OB XT Touring, with a slight insurance increase... but at 1/5 what I'd pay for fuel in a month if I charge at home, it really works out. 200 in range for highway seems about right for what I got, especially once you get over the fun of flooring it for the rush. Generally I'm around 4-600 miles per month, and have an Ascent in the house for longer drives as needed. If you can lease one for 3 years with those incentives, residual on a Limited is around 25k on the 10k/year lease, you essentially got those tax breaks if you choose to buy at the end of the term, so not a bad way to play it if you end up loving it. The front end on this is definitely better than the BZ4x imo, the faux grill helps it a solid bit. The cladding frankly looks better than the gloss black available fo the BZ too, like the piano black interior bits, the piano black is going to be covered in micro scratches, unless you stay on top of buffing and waxing.

This woulda been competitive when the nissan leaf was the most popular ev….

I hate the pattern with these automakers throwing on those cheap looking plastic fenders, bumpers etc. I was interested in the corolla cross but it having those cheap plastic fenders killed it for me. Can imagine what it'll look like after 5-10 years in the sun.

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

With a whole lot of maintenance it can look quite good. The quality of preservation products is well beyond a spritz of Armour All these days. On the other hand plastic is high maintenance vis a vis paint and it looks really cheap.

Like any car, it's all about the price. Limited range and fairly slow charging would be less of an issue if the car was 35K all in. But otherwise....

If looks better then it’s twin but needs a refresh big time. Especially with all the better competition coming out lately.

Comes with bees and spiders

@Unsalted375

Ай бұрын

haha

We recently traded our 2020 Forester for an Ascent buut we almost got a Solterra. It’s an awesome deal right now for leases (I wouldn’t buy an EV)

so much piano gloss

Best part of the interior is the screen size

Just when I thought the Mazda CX-30 went overboard with the plastic cladding, Subaru said, "hold my beer".

@tamantanniru514

Ай бұрын

nah im thinking hold my sake

Is it confirmed the 24 AWD comes with a Panasonic battery instead of the CATL? The BZ 24's AWD also have a 150kwh charging limit up from 100 and a 7.6kwh on oboard charger. I'd think the Subie would be the same.

Why would anyone buy this when you can get the model Y is beyond me.

@jpdrummer86

Ай бұрын

This thing is absolute trash when compared to a model Y…you’d have to an absolute moron to buy this instead of a Tesla. Especially at 53k… Subaru really shit the bed on this one

2 words. Compliance vehicle.

@oliverlondon5246

Ай бұрын

3 words: wtf?

Nice job Sofyan & I hope I can buy this soon.

The Subaru Solterra: When you want to cosplay as an overlanding EV? This totally answers a question that no one asked.

Thanks for the out takes👍 😂

I like the interior screen better than the one the new Subarus have.

Doesn't Sun wash out the instrument panel the way it sits plainly? 🤔

Reminds me of when Mr Krabs opens that tiny treasure chest and a crowd yells "Plastiiiiiiiiiiiic" in the background

For the price, what you get is NOT good (quite frankly its awful). $54k for a 215 hp, 222 mile range, slow, absurdly slow "fast charging", ugly AF vehicle that can't tow is a horrible purchase. Toyota/Subaru need to step up their EV game. If this came in under $35k, it'd be acceptable. But not for $20k more.

@ronsmith7594

28 күн бұрын

You can’t get an EV for under $50,000

@AtlantiansGaming

24 күн бұрын

@@ronsmith7594um… Tesla. You can. Used Tesla from Hertz. You can.

Just wondering, do focus groups respond well to the gimmicky shifters being put in most EVs?

@davewilson7602

Ай бұрын

If I had to guess, early adopters were where the market research of anything being put out lately came from, since they’re early adopters they probably said they liked how “different” they were and all the car companies acted accordingly. In a few years you’ll see peoples preferences now being put into execution

@717dash_cam

2 күн бұрын

Still better than swiping on a Tesla screen. I'd prefer push buttons to the push/twist knob, but once used to it it's not bad in the Solterra/BZ

11:14 Can you please put a blooper reel out

Thumbnail of the Solterra and the Toyota Crown , shows you they are cousins.

Honestly, I would rather Subaru [and the Toyota version] offer this as a Hybrid system, rather than a full EV. I like the way it looks and really like the interior. Similar to the Prius, but I like a bit taller of a vehicle. But I won't do a full EV. I don't have the place to charge it. And a Hybrid system would probably cost less than a full EV.

Love the outtakes, bees also bother me lol

I guess that bee was a huge fan of the Solterra lol

Love Subaru…own a WRX. However this one is a TURD. They can’t give em away.

@Sasparillafizz

Ай бұрын

I'm a bit stunned but in the area where I work (plenty of disposable income and Tesla's) I see these and the WRX a good bit...people are actually buying them (guess faith in the brand thinking they wouldn't do a bad job). But I'm with you.

I always thought the rav4 was the ugliest vehicle on the road but now this thing takes first place along with those Toyota crown vehicles.

I think the both the Toyota engine Subaru will look better with a body color option for the cladding.

I think that their names should be flipped the other way around. Toyota Soltera and the Subaru Bz4x

40 min pause on your road trip to get you 170ish mi of range

So most all new cars go for $30k-50k hard to think thats normal I feel sorry for college grads/young gen.

I would rather have a Forester or an Outback instead of this.

Can you do a review of the 2024 Ascent Touring

54k for 215hp ? You gotta be dumb to go with that when u can get a similarly priced toyota rav4 prime with 302 hp and although its not fully electric its still super fuel efficient

@RKO859

Ай бұрын

Good luck getting a RAV4 prime without waiting at least a year or two

@jywn

Ай бұрын

the electric motor on the RAV4 prime is around 150hp and the rear motor on it is only for assistant

I don’t like the excessive EV badges.

$54K you must be joking Subaru; $40K and I’ll consider looking at it.

@RZ-sh6yi

Ай бұрын

No way. 40k?! I cant find a car worthy of even putting down 5-10k cashdown. These automakers are bat 💩 crazy for these plastic matchboxes

@-----------------------------

Ай бұрын

​@@RZ-sh6yiYour have 💩taste anyways so you won't be putting anything down.

That somewhat solid sounding thunk of the door tells me it is made very cheaply.

This is the current day pontiac aztec or PT cruiser.

@cbotten106

28 күн бұрын

Let's see if people are still talking about this in 20-30 years. Those two are legendary!

Drive it to work-charged for free! No longer having to go to a gas station. Weird!! Will save $200 a month in gas. Driving this car for free!!

Bugs - It is their planet. 🐝🐞🦗🐜🕷

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

I thought he might have had a black widow in there with him.

I guess the best thing you can say about the Solterra is, "It could have been worse." Not exactly a lofty standard.

I got one as a loaner....Drove ok. Cluttered inside tho.

I agree that the black trim pieces look very ugly. It’s like they intentionally kneecapped the car’s look.

I do enjoy the look of the steering wheel. Has great hand placement

😂 had an Isiah Carey moment there.

They’ve sold tens of them.

Drop the cladding, start over on the dash, add a glove box, faster charging, add rear wiper, drop the excess badges, new steering wheel, at least 300 mile combined range, might as well change the name when you do!

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

You should have been in the product planning meeting for this turkey. Your recipe sounds like a winner.

Not a great car, had one as a rental and the battery is way too small. At most (real)180 mile range, and since most people will start to freak out when you get down to 20 miles left, that means 160 mile range and then find a charger. And with the slow changing, you can’t ever do a road trip with a $54000 car. And never mind that it is trying way too hard to pretend it’s a rugged suv with a bunch of plastic fenders.

This looks identical to the Toyota. It make sense because Toyota owns Suburu. I never knew Toyota owns so many brands besides Lexus.

@taterskinny

Ай бұрын

Toyota doesn't quite own Subaru, they're just very close partners. Subaru is owned by Subaru Corporation, and Toyota has a 20% stake in Subaru Corporation

this car is crap, there are much better electric cars

@markfitzpatrick6692

Ай бұрын

Same as you

@gerry9306

Ай бұрын

You're a silly man Tommie

Still one of the Best car reviewers out there. Front of the vehicle looks like a ford Escape/Telsa. Body cladding will fade out with time and look trashy. Overall not a bad functional car.

These insects 🕷️ 🐝 just won’t let Sofyan be great. At least they like the Solterra. I see potential here but the styling is a bit too polarizing for me. Maybe if I see more on the road I’d be into it.

jesus christ 222 mile range should be an embarrassment

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

It is and real world will be even worse than that. Imagine somebody in a cold climate. 😰 Chilling. Maybe 150 miles. Maybe.

All EV’s worthwhile are $50,000 on up.

I am beyond ready for brands to get past gloss black. No everyday consumer wants that crap.

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

When it is clean and scratch free it looks like an luxurious pricey piano black trim...and that illusion lasts about two minutes.

More plastic 😩 These cars are going to start melting above 90degrees in the sun!!

"Fucking bee! Go Away!"

@Unsalted375

Ай бұрын

recently these bees have been in love with sofyan lol

sure gets lousy reviews on KBB. I have ridden in one as an UBER and that was very nice.

why do the bugs hate you!!

Hmm. Knowing this is the same as the bz4x, I wonder what your favorite Toyota hater you all know and love is going to say…?😉😂 It’s simply DOA just like any other Toyota product

@gerry9306

Ай бұрын

This is vintage Naveen folks. The world's largest auto company got that way making vehicles that are DOA. Naveen, Naveen, the comedy macheen!

@naveenthemachine

Ай бұрын

@@gerry9306 keep laughing Their products may sell but selling more doesn’t make a car more fun to drive or faster or more luxurious or better looking or roomier than rivals

@gerry9306

Ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachine Their cars are luxurious, fun, and most of all reliable. Simply the best 👍

@jxmar_

Ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachineand fyi just because something is cheaper doesn’t mean it’s better

@naveenthemachine

Ай бұрын

@@gerry9306 wrong on all of them Toyotas are the worst driving in the segment. And they’re not remotely close to luxurious.

The color of the vehicles is drawing the bugs to you and your shirt.

It still looks terrible inside and out. Why did they spring for such an awful interior design. It needs a Camry or Crown interior instead. DOA, and looks like they don't care as competitors keep springing up.

@truckercowboyed2638

Ай бұрын

Oh hush

@truckercowboyed2638

Ай бұрын

You don't know what you're talking about this looks good.....

@ishaansaral502

Ай бұрын

@truckercowboyed2638 Literally, no one buys this or has many positive things to say. Compliance car that is behind competitors. No need to defend trash just because you own a Subaru.

@truckercowboyed2638

Ай бұрын

Well your opinion doesn't make it true ......and yeah I drive a Subaru because they are good and reliable...and inexpensive compared to the competition....​@@ishaansaral502

@naveenthemachine

Ай бұрын

Agreed 💯. Another DOA from Toyota as usual So your favorite Toyota hater is once again getting pleasure from everyone’s displeasure on this car😁

The bloopers get me 😂😂😂 but another note this car or suv sucks

Ugly, slow charging, slow moving, cheap looking interior and exterior… unless you are a diehard Subaru fan, I can’t think of a single compelling reason to choose this over basically anything else in the segment besides maybe the Fisker Ocean for obvious reasons.

Plastic on wheels

🐝🐝🐝😠😡🤬😅😂🤣

BTW, contrary to Sofyan, I think the outside styling looks cool. Again a nice car that just happens to be a very bad EV.

Toyota must be horrified people are buying these things. They sold almost 10,000 of them last year and might sell twice that many in 2024! They tried like hell to make this thing ugly and uncompetitive in every way and even told people the wheels would fall off and they STILL bought them. I'll bet every single sale took one sale from their high profit tailpipe cars and is proving their "consumers don't want EVs" talking point wrong. How embarrassing.

No disrespect with only 214hp for 59000$ with taxes and fees ,you can expect Subaru to go straight to the bankruptcy court .DOA real life range 180 miles.Lots of plastic for 59k .Yeah good luck with that.Stop polluting the planet with these rubbish vehicles.

Too much black plastic cladding 🤮

The end of Subaru…bye bye

whata disgrace to Subaru 😊

For a new car the interior looks dated 🙈🙈👎🏻

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

It's a compliance vehicle that Toyota/Subaru drew up years ago. It's dated in literally every way besides the date of manufacture.

Toyota X Subaru and toyota X bmw might be the biggest car mfg flop ever

That thing is an absolute mess. 😂

Subaru is a shell of its former self. Whole vehicle lineup is ugly

Nobody buying this

Its a very nice vehicle that happens to be a crappy EV. Unless your needs are limited to a short distance runabout, you should not buy this car. Worst EV specs in the market. Charges slow, very short range, and limited DC charging. Toyota's slogan is "Who Could Ask For Anything More?" Well......EVERYONE!😂 There is not enough lipstick in the world to fix this pig.

Subaru design is ugly as always

Every Subaru is ugly.

They somehow were able to make it uglier this year lmao

This is garbage

Worst design ever. Abomination.

Ladies and gentlemen, i present to you the real reason Toyota is so invested in old hybrid technology. It’s because they cannot compete in the fully electric space. This is just terrible.

I don't really care for it. All that I would want would be an all electric version of the Subaru Outback

Subaru is falling asleep at the wheel. This car isn't great. Listen to new buyers - your base is shrinking. You can only do safe for so long

I want this car very much so new and handsome.

@jpdrummer86

Ай бұрын

Paid by Subaru clearly

Interior is awful.

So much plastic. Get ready if you wanna buy this car. Because this is gonna start rattling in the highway at 100 F.

This car looks gay

You can buy this car from Hertz for $23k in California!!!!🤯🤯🤯

@cbotten106

Ай бұрын

Sounds about right...50% depreciation in one year.