SUBARU SOLTERRA - DO SUBARU MAKE A BETTER TOYOTA?

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The Subaru Solterra, a technical twin to the Toyota bZ4X, is reviewed as a competent but ultimately unexceptional electric SUV. While it boasts improved styling over its Toyota counterpart, particularly at the front, and offers superior off-road dynamics thanks to Subaru's AWD system and X-Mode, it shares the bZ4X's significant drawbacks. The interior, though functional, is let down by drab materials and a lack of imagination. The steering remains vague, and the most critical failing is the poor efficiency and disappointing real-world range, even with the air conditioning off. Despite these shortcomings, the reviewer finds the Solterra slightly more appealing than the bZ4X due to its styling and the potential for better value, especially for existing Subaru customers. However, in a crowded EV market, it struggles to stand out and is ultimately deemed 'not good enough' compared to its rivals.