2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA TOURING FAMILY REVIEW WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION

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The 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring, a collaboration with Toyota, is reviewed as a family-friendly electric SUV with a comfortable ride and ample interior space, particularly for child seats. The reviewer highlights the smooth driving experience, responsive power delivery, and the practicality of the spacious cabin, noting that a rear-facing child seat fits without compromising front passenger legroom. However, significant drawbacks are identified: the "squircle" steering wheel and the long steering column are polarizing, the extensive use of gloss black trim is a fingerprint magnet, and the infotainment system, while functional, lacks a volume knob. The most critical criticisms are directed at the vehicle's limited EPA-estimated range of 222 miles, which the reviewer found to be even less in real-world testing, and its high price point, especially given it's not US-made and thus ineligible for tax credits. While praised for its driving dynamics and family utility, the Solterra's range and cost make it a questionable value proposition for many, particularly in spread-out regions like Texas.