DON'T SLEEP ON THIS UNPOPULAR EV: 2024 SUBARU SOLTERRA REVIEW

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The 2024 Subaru Solterra receives a mid-cycle refresh focusing on improved charging speed and new driver-assist features, all without a price increase. The reviewer highlights the Solterra's strong city performance, immediate torque, and quiet ride, making it a competent city car. However, significant drawbacks include its limited real-world range (around 217 miles on the highway, 288 in the city), slower charging compared to competitors like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and a frustrating lack of a physical volume knob. The interior, while functional, is criticized for excessive glossy black plastic and the peculiar square steering wheel, which, despite handling well, feels unnatural. Rattles were also noted in hot weather. The reviewer strongly advises against purchasing the Solterra due to its poor value retention and limitations, recommending it solely as a lease option for city driving, especially given attractive lease deals around $300/month. For those considering a purchase, better alternatives like the Ioniq 5 are suggested, though the Solterra's lease price makes it a compelling, albeit niche, city-focused EV.