8.1
2024 Subaru Solterra AWD Touring review
The Subaru Solterra brings a familiar-looking cabin and ICE-like driving experience though it comes with a hefty price tag.
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Jack Quick
Subaru Solterra vs BMW X3 Comparison
Subaru Solterra
BMW X3
2024 Subaru
Solterra
vs
2024 BMW
X3
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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
8.1
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Based on the Subaru Solterra TOURING AWD
Based on the BMW X3 sDRIVE20i
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 68L
160 to 721 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$69,990 - $76,990
$76,600 - $178,000
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, comfortable drive
- Well equipped for the money
- Better dash setup than bZ4X...
Misses
- ... but square wheel not for everyone
- Still expensive relative to its rivals
- Lots of piano black
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical, spacious interior
- Base engine has just enough go
- Better equipped than old-school base models
Misses
- It's still pricey
- No adaptive cruise control
- Lack of AWD undermines versatility
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 | ||
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Mineral White (not available on M40i)
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
- M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
- M Toronto Red (M Competition only)
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 135kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 337Nm | 300Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.3 - 16.5 | |
