Subaru Teases Solterra SUV, the Brand’s First All-Electric Model
Subaru Teases Solterra SUV, the Brand’s First All-Electric ModelWe've known for some time that Subaru is developing an electric vehicle in conjunction with Toyota. This week, we get the first details about it as the company has revealed the model’s name and teased two images.
The Solterra name is the combination of two words, "sol" and "terra", Latin for sun and earth. The company chose this nomenclature to emphasize its appreciation of nature and to advance the idea of coexistence with it. And, of course, to shine a light on the move to electric power.
Electric or not, however, it’s a safe bet the SUV will feature a sturdy AWD system; it's still a Subaru product after all.
The two images shared introduce us to what, generally speaking, the model looks like. The first shows the badging intended for the tailgate, including the EV letters. The second teases the SUV's lines and reveals a relatively tall front end, angular headlights with LED accents and a surprisingly slender C-pillar.
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