Subaru announces the name for their EV: Solterra (joint project with Toyota BZ4X)

[BrianBigNFun]

2023 Subaru Solterra coming in 2022

Subaru and Toyota have worked together previously (the Crosstrek hybrid is Toyota hybrid tech and Toyota got Subie's AWD tech for their version in exchange) and now they are doing it again for their EV launches

I do like the Solterra name quite a bit (Latin for sun earth) but as much as I hope it will be a good EV, I have my doubts considering that Toyota and Subaru have been rather stubborn in embracing fully electronic vehicles until recently and have some catching up to do
Still I had owned 9 Subarus prior to my recent MY purchase so I am excited to see what they can do

 

[sleepydoc]

We’re actually looking at purchasing a Forester and I was noticing the lack of electric vehicles in Subaru’s lineup. Subaru positions itself as an outdoor, snow and off-road brand, and EVs don’t necessarily excel in those conditions. Granted, half of the subarus sold never see any of those things, but it’s all about image and perception.

 

[jabloomf1230]

Subaru and Toyota have worked together previously

That's not surprising since Toyota holds a 20% stake in Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries.

 

[meomyo]

2023 Subaru Solterra coming in 2022

Subaru and Toyota have worked together previously (the Crosstrek hybrid is Toyota hybrid tech and Toyota got Subie's AWD tech for their version in exchange) and now they are doing it again for their EV launches

I do like the Solterra name quite a bit (Latin for sun earth) but as much as I hope it will be a good EV, I have my doubts considering that Toyota and Subaru have been rather stubborn in embracing fully electronic vehicles until recently and have some catching up to do
Still I had owned 9 Subarus prior to my recent MY purchase so I am excited to see what they can do

yuk...looks like an outback/mustang ev mach looking suv wanna be thing...geez all these compamies have the worst design teams

 

[dipper]

yuk...looks like an outback/mustang ev mach looking suv wanna be thing...geez all these compamies have the worst design teams

Can't be any worse than a car looking like a s3xy vibrator.

 

[sleepydoc]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There are those that think Tesla’s are ugly and others who actually liked the Pontiac Aztec!

 

[dipper]

I still remember when the Toyota FJ Cruiser were still on the market. Journalists hated them. Toyota can't get rid of them on the showroom floor.

10 years later. Some are worth more than new.

Time will tell.

 

[meomyo]

I still remember when the Toyota FJ Cruiser were still on the market. Journalists hated them. Toyota can't get rid of them on the showroom floor.

10 years later. Some are worth more than new.

Time will tell.

Had one..it was very fast but gas mileage was terrible and it wasnt anything special to me...like a jeep