Subaru fans are already asking for a new Solterras Wilderness EV trim. There are pictures of a more rugged Solterra from @txtrek above, and it’s a good representation of what a Solterra might look like in Wilderness trim. Solterra already comes with Subaru’s excellent symmetrical all-wheel drive and X-Mode with new “grip control” for additional all-weather performance. But Subaru has to be different from its Toyota bZ4X EV Twin and all the other new EVs.

Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X comes with Subaru’s off-road hardware, and it’s the deal Subaru had to make with Toyota to gain access to the automaker’s battery and electric motor technology. This is the only way Subaru could bring a new all-electric SUV onto the market by mid-2022.

What the Solterra now offers

The Solterra has the extra ground clearance that makes it 8.3 inches, more than any other electric vehicle. It’s still less than the 8.7-inch 2022 Forester compact SUV, and the 2022 Forester Wilderness comes with 9.2-inches of ground clearance. The extra ground clearance makes a difference when customers want to get further away from civilization.

To take the new Subaru Solterra apart from Toyota and other electric vehicles in 2023, the new all-electric compact SUV will need additional upgrades for Subaru’s active customers to continue driving off-road.

Solterra Wilderness – Photo credit: @txtrek

The Solterra Wilderness needs more range and additional ground clearance

The Solterra now offers approximately 220 miles of range, which limits travel further away from civilization. A new Solterra Wilderness needs more range to compete, and by comparison, the all-wheel drive Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has 240 miles of range.

The new Solterra Wilderness also requires additional ground clearance near the 9.2 inches that the Forester Wilderness offers. The 8.3 inch is fine for light off-road trips, but not for more serious off-road adventures.

One Subaru outdoor enthusiast commented, “Between poor range, 220 with a 100% charge, and cold, wind and hills also have a negative impact on range. The 8.3-inch ground clearance is okay, but really, this is only for dirt roads or easy mountain roads. “

The reader also advises that the Solterra does not have a spare tire. The fan says, “Besides, if you break down, you can pick up the truck and grab a can of Fix-a-Flat. If there’s no spare tire, I don’t want to remove it on paved roads for very short trips into the woods. ”

The new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness has a full size spare tire, and the Solterra will need it for customers dealing with sharp rocks that can puncture a tire on the trail.

The Solterra does not have standard roof rails

Roof rails are an option and not standard on the new Solterra EV. Subaru offers standard roof rails for the Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek and Ascent SUVs, so they must be standard on the Solterra for outdoor enthusiasts to carry a bike rack, cargo box or tent with a roof tent.

The Solterra Wilderness also requires a solid roof rack system like the Outback Wilderness. It has a static load limit of 700 lbs. and enables the use of a roof tent and additional roof rack accessories for transporting cargo, a bike rack or a kayak.

This is what distinguishes Subaru

Subaru’s core values ​​include safety, driving pleasure, all-weather capability, off-road capability and a low center of gravity. The 2023 Subaru Solterra caters to most customer requests. Still, they want an all-electric SUV with Wilderness upgrades and improved range performance to get further afield and navigate steep trails.

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Denis Flierl has worked in the automotive industry in an advisory capacity for over 30 years with all major car brands. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out the Subaru report which covers all the models from the Japanese automaker. Check out the Subaru Torque News page for more stories. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Photo credit: main picture @txtrek, Subaru USA