Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that it will name its new full-electric SUV Solterra. Designed as a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, the Solterra features a new, dedicated all-electric platform named the e-SUBARU Global Platform. The joint venture combines Subaru's expertise in all-wheel drive technology with Toyota's vehicle electrification technology. The name Solterra was created using the Latin words for "Sun" and "Earth" to represent Subaru's commitment to deliver traditional SUV capabilities... continue

The Solterra is an all-new dedicated battery electric vehicle that is related to the Toyota Bz4x. In Subaru's lineup, the Solterra slots between the Crosstrek and Forester for interior volume. With standard all-wheel drive, system output is rated at 215 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque. A 72.8 kWh battery pack gives the Solterra 222-228 miles of range depending on the model.