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2024 Subaru Solterra arrives in Australia, priced from $77,990

The all-new Subaru Solterra is gearing up to launch in Australia, with full specs and prices now confirmed as it rolls in this month.

Subaru is pretty late to the EV party but this is its first crack at the technology. It shares underpinnings and most of the on-board hardware with Toyota’s bZ4x, which is also arriving in Australia soon.

2024 Subaru Solterra-rear

As for the lineup, the Solterra is launching in two main forms, as previously reported; the AWD and AWD Touring. Both feature a 71.4kWh battery, feeding energy to twin electric motors for all-wheel drive. They produce 160kW and 337Nm, combined. On the NEDC test cycle, the range is listed at 485km.

Standard goodies include a 12.3-inch touch-screen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker stereo or 10-speaker unit for the Touring, wireless charging for the Touring, and a suite of active safety systems. Speaking about the new arrival, Subaru Australia managing director, Blair Read, said:

“The smooth, linear output of the dual electric motors combined with Subaru’s legendary symmetrical all-wheel drive, means drivers have outstanding control and capability on all kinds of road and conditions. The Solterra delivers the renowned driving feeling and confidence that Subaru owners demand.”

2024 Subaru Solterra-interior

Speaking of tackling road conditions, the Solterra offers 212mm of ground clearance, and comes with a dual mode X-Mode function to maximise grip. There’s also a new Grip Control system to help conquer very slippery conditions, such as icy roads.

Subaru says interested buyers can place an order now, with the first demonstrator vehicles starting to arrive in showrooms as we speak. Prices start from the following (excluding on-road costs):

2024 Subaru Solterra AWD: $77,990
2024 Subaru Solterra AWD Touring: $83,690

Brett Davis

Brett started out as a motor mechanic but eventually became frustrated working on cars that weren't his. He then earned a degree in journalism and scored a job at Top Gear Australia back in 2008, and then worked at Zoom/Extreme Performance magazines, CarAdvice, and started PerformanceDrive/PDriveTV in 2011 with Josh Bennis, and ran it for 12 years. He's now the owner and managing editor here at Driving Enthusiast.
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