Pricing revealed for two Solterra EV variants arriving December

Subaru Solterra electric all-wheel drive (AWD) SUV pricing is from $79,990 (recommended retail price), arriving in New Zealand in December.

Two variants available for the New Zealand market are the Solterra and Solterra Touring.

The AWD Solterra features 18-inch alloy wheels, along with a 10-way power driver’s seat, front seat heaters and a power rear tail gate.

Among its many additional features, the Solterra Touring adds 20-inch alloy wheels, wireless phone charging, memory driver and passenger seats, leather upholstery, Harman Kardon speakers, plus heated steering wheel and rear seats – priced at $84,990 (RRP).

A two-tone exterior colour option (in either Harbour Mist Grey with a black roof, or Platinum White Pearl with a black roof) is offered for the Solterra Touring for $85,990 (RRP).

Powered by two electric motors producing 160kW, the Solterra variant has 465km range while the Solterra Touring’s range is 414km.

“The best performances are never rushed, and Subaru Corporation has taken the time to develop an electric SUV worthy of wearing the Subaru badge,” says Inchcape New Zealand and Subaru of New Zealand managing director Wallis Dumper.

“We are thrilled that the $79,990 Solterra model will be eligible for the Clean Car Discount rebate ($7015),” he says.

“Our all-wheel drive Solterra will allow us to take electric to places it’s never been able to reach before.

“Like all our Subaru SUV models, both Solterra variants feature the X-Mode AWD control system that enhances the sense of security on rough roads,” says Dumper.

Solterra also benefits from the new grip control function which enables the vehicle to run at a constant speed while stabilising the SUV.

Dumper says Subaru’s future focus is on durability, better tech and more space, which the Solterra has in spades.

“Sitting roughly size-wise between a Forester and Outback, Solterra is spacious enough for family adventures, powerful enough to take on the most remotely beautiful corners of Subaru country and has enough range to get to where you’d rather be.”

The Subaru Solterra (named by combining the Latin words for ‘sun’ and ‘earth’) is built on the e-Subaru Global Platform – a new AWD EV architecture.

“With Solterra pre-orders already filling up fast, now is the time to make sure you have one secured because initial stock of both variants will be limited,” says Dumper.

Subaru of New Zealand has partnered with home charging solutions specialist Evnex.

Customers can contact their authorised Subaru Centre to find out more or pre-order their Solterra, or click here for further information.