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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 Kia Sportage Comparison
Subaru Solterra
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Subaru Solterra TOURING AWD
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
265 to 437 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$69,990 - $76,990
$32,995 - $55,420
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 337Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
