Subaru Solterra electric SUV teased
Subaru Solterra electric SUV teased
May 12, 2021
Official countdown to Japanese brand’s first EV begins, but will it ever come to Australia?
However, Subaru Australia says that at this stage there’s no plan for the electric SUV, which is part of a joint-venture program with Toyota, to be sold Down Under.
“The Subaru factory in Japan confirm that there is no timeline for the electric Solterra vehicle in Australia,” said a spokesman for Subaru’s local distributor.
“However, future electric vehicle projects form part of ongoing dialogue between Subaru Australia and the factory.”
While that leaves the door open for the Subaru Solterra – and/or subsequent EVs to come from the Japanese car-maker – to be sold in Australia, the statement is at odds with Toyota’s local plans for its sister model.
Subaru reveals name and sneak peek of its first electric SUV
Subaru s first foray into electric vehicles has a name: Solterra.
The Japanese automaker s first EV will be an SUV similar to its all-wheel drive predecessors, but entirely electric. Its name literally means sun and earth to convey environmental consciousness, according to a press release.
It ll be on sale some time in 2022 in the U.S., Canada, China, Europe, and Japan, but Subaru didn t share other information like the price and battery capabilities.
Subaru is partnering with Toyota on its first electric venture. Toyota announced last month that its first electric vehicles would be arriving later this year in Japan and China and then later in the U.S.Â
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1 of 8 Toyota has revealed a new concept car that previews the first of a series of electric vehicles that will go on sale from next year. Image Credit: Supplied
2 of 8 The bZ4X is a medium-sized SUV with all-wheel-drive and has been developed in collaboration with Subaru. Image Credit: Supplied
3 of 8 The ‘bZ’ part of the name relates to Toyota’s Beyond Zero ethos, which is its commitment to carbon neutrality and beyond. As such, the bZ4X is ‘more than just a means of transport’, it’s also ‘a comfortable and connected space where people can enjoy spending time together on a journey’.