Subaru gave the brand new mannequin a regular symmetrical all-wheel drive system that enables entrance and rear motors to work independently and provide higher management in numerous climate situations. The motors are additionally extra highly effective, with as much as 233 horsepower mixed, whereas a higher-end XT mannequin bumps the facility to 338 horsepower with 0-60 mph acceleration in beneath 5 seconds.
It has a cleaner and flatter entrance bumper, new headlights, and an illuminated brand that make the automobile look extra refined than the primary model. Meanwhile, the inside receives an upgraded 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, two 15W wi-fi smartphone chargers, and USB-C charging ports.
The Solterra now has a 74.7kWh battery pack that offers it an EPA-estimated vary of 285 miles on a single cost, in comparison with the earlier 227 miles. It can cost from 10 to 80 p.c in “lower than 35 minutes” on a 150kW charger. It options the now-standard NACS charging port, which is able to permit the Solterra to cost at “greater than 15,000” Tesla Supercharger places throughout North America someday this yr.