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Subaru Reveals Its First All-Electric SUV at LA Auto Show

The 2023 Subaru Solterra was among several vehicles the company displayed at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 

November 18, 2021
Subaru Reveals Its First All-Electric SUV at LA Auto Show

Subaru showcased its first all-electric SUV, the 2023 Subaru Solterra, at the 2021 LA Auto Show.

Photo: Louis Prejean

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Subaru of America, Inc. revealed the 2023 Subaru Solterra, its all-electric SUV, at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 17.

The 2023 Subaru Solterra was among several vehicles the company displayed at the Los Angeles Convention Center. 

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The Solterra comes standard with a Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system that channels output from Subaru StarDrive Technology.

Technology includes:

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology

  • Blind Spot Monitor with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert 

  • Parking Support Brake

  • 360-Degree Surround-View Camera system

  • Safe Exit Assist

  • High Beam Assist

  • 12.3-inch touchscreen

  • Apple CarPlay

  • Android Auto

  • Wireless charging phone dock

The model also has 8.3 inches of ground clearance and 215 horsepower from front and rear electric motors.

The interior of the 2023 Subaru Solterra seats five passengers and features a 12.3-inch touchscreen.

Photo: Louis Prejean

The Solterra can seat five passengers with up to 126 cubic feet of passenger and cargo space.  The vehicle includes up to 30 cubic feet of useable cargo space behind the rear seats, and also features a 60/40 folding seatback and two-position load floor.

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Subaru's new model has an estimated range of more than 220 miles with home charging capability and access to a national network of charging stations.

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