The 2023 Subaru Solterra is the Japanese automaker?s first attempt at an all-electric vehicle for the masses, but it didn?t do it alone. Similar to the BRZ sports car, Subaru got help from Toyota in the process. The result is a slightly high-riding crossover on a battery electric vehicle platform (or “BEV”) jointly conceived by Toyota and Subaru. It?s typically the same architecture underpinning the Toyota bZ4X, and the resemblance between the former and the Solterra is uncanny.

Nevertheless, the two vehicles have varying intents (in our eyes, at least). Whereas the Toyota has a more refined and premium vibe, the Subaru Solterra has a more rugged and outdoorsy attitude with its plastic-clad fenders, but that?s where the differences end. The Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X have the same electric components underneath, so choosing between the two boils down to taste and brand loyalty.
2023 Subaru Solterra: What?s New"

The Solterra is an all-electric vehicle that made its global debut in Japan a week ahead of its official U.S. debut at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. Subaru derived the Solterra moniker from the Latin words for ?Sun? and ?Earth,? a nod to the brand?s commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability.

The all-new Solterra is a five-seat crossover with 8.3 inches of ground clearance and dual electric motors. In Japan, the Solterra is available with a single electric motor and front-wheel drive.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive...