How big is the boot on the Solterra?
The Subaru Solterra, Subaru's first all-electric SUV, has been making waves in the automotive world for its eco-friendly design and practicality. One of the key considerations for potential buyers is the size of its boot (or trunk), as this directly impacts its usability for daily errands, road trips, and outdoor adventures. In this article, we’ll dive into the specifics of the Solterra’s boot space and what it means for you as a driver.
Boot Space Dimensions
The Subaru Solterra offers a competitive amount of boot space for an electric SUV in its class. With the rear seats up, the boot provides approximately 452 liters of cargo capacity. This is ample room for groceries, luggage, or even a couple of medium-sized suitcases. If you need more space, folding down the rear seats expands the cargo area significantly, allowing for larger items like bicycles or camping gear.
How Does It Compare to Other SUVs?
When compared to other electric SUVs, the Solterra’s boot space is on par with competitors like the Toyota bZ4X (its sibling model) and slightly smaller than larger electric SUVs like the Tesla Model Y. However, Subaru has designed the Solterra with practicality in mind, ensuring that the boot is easy to access and features a low loading height for convenience.
Key Features of the Solterra’s Boot
Beyond just the size, the Solterra’s boot comes with several thoughtful features that enhance its usability:
- Adjustable Floor: The boot floor can be adjusted to create a flat loading surface when the rear seats are folded down.
- Hidden Storage: There’s additional storage space beneath the boot floor, perfect for keeping smaller items out of sight.
- Power Tailgate: Higher trims of the Solterra come with a power-operated tailgate, making it easier to open and close the boot, especially when your hands are full.
- Wide Opening: The boot opening is wide and square-shaped, making it easier to load bulky items.
Is the Solterra’s Boot Right for You?
Whether the Solterra’s boot size is sufficient for you depends on your lifestyle and needs. For families, the 452-liter capacity with the seats up should handle most day-to-day tasks. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the flexibility of the foldable rear seats and the hidden storage for smaller gear. If you frequently carry large loads, the expanded cargo space with the seats down will likely meet your expectations.
Conclusion
The Subaru Solterra strikes a balance between practicality and eco-conscious design. Its boot space is well-suited for a variety of uses, from grocery runs to weekend getaways. If you’re considering an electric SUV that offers versatility and thoughtful features, the Solterra is definitely worth a closer look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Subaru Solterra being discontinued?
While the 2025 Solterra is set to launch in markets outside of Canada, such as the U.S., Subaru emphasized that the model has not been discontinued. It will continue to be part of Subaru's global vehicle lineup.
What is the equivalent to a Solterra?
Toyota bZ4X
The Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X are nearly identical in body style, size, and passenger dimensions. Where the Solterra stands out is how they tuned the engine. Every Subaru comes standard with all-wheel drive and a higher ride height, unlike the Toyota bZ4X, which also has a front-wheel drive option.
Is the Solterra smaller than the Outback?
The Solterra offers up to 63.5 cubic feet of space with the rear seat lowered and up to 23.8 cubic feet with both seats upright. The Outback offers even more space with a maximum cargo volume of 75.6 cubic feet behind the first row and up to 32.6 cubic feet behind the second.
What is the number 1 selling EV car?
Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 continue to be best-selling electric vehicles in the U.S. by a long margin, but both aging models saw notable sales declines. Still, the Model Y and Model 3 accounted for more than 40% of all EVs sold last year.
Does Solterra have a glove compartment?
There are narrow but usable pockets on all four doors, and a shallow compartment beneath the adjustable deck board in the cargo bay, but there's no glove box.
Is the Solterra being recalled?
(Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Solterra vehicles. Improperly tightened hub bolts may loosen and cause the wheels to detach from the vehicle. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. You'll need your car's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to know for sure.
Which Subaru is the roomiest?
Ascent
Ascent: offers the most passenger volume, second-row headroom, and overall shoulder room of the lineup. Outback: provides the most second-row legroom of the lineup; has more overall shoulder room than the Forester.
Will there be a 2025 Solterra?
The 2025 Subaru Solterra will start at $38,495 MSRP -- $6,500 less than the 2024 model -- before applicable federal, state, and local tax credits, and arrive at retailers nationwide early next year. The 2025 Subaru Solterra is available in Premium, Limited, Touring, and new Touring Onyx Edition trim levels.
Does the Subaru Solterra have a front trunk?
The Solterra has a decent amount of cargo space for an electric SUV despite not having a front trunk, as many rivals do. There is 30 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, and these seats can fold down to create even more room.
Is the Solterra selling well?
The Solterra has the most significant gain in the percentage of sales compared with last year and to any Subaru model in SOA's lineup. Solterra has increased 58.6 percent year over year. In 2023, through the first nine months, Subaru of America sold 5.763 EVs compared with 9,137 in 2024. It's up a record 58.6 percent.
