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  1. I wonder why they gave this model less range (and I'm guessing smaller battery) than the upcoming Solterra, even though it is clearly a larger model?
    3 points
  2. I know a lot of people who'd be all about this. That's one hell of an update.
    2 points
  3. Hopefully the electric motors keep people out of the turbo-boost a lot. It sounds like it really benefits highway mileage. These are heavy and I'm sure the boost plus electric are utilized hard to get this thing moving.
    2 points
  4. Good to see a Tesla fighter. That said, horrendous looking.
    2 points
  5. 2 points
  6. I noticed that too, but I think for the target market, it's fine. Tariffs aside (it will be built in S. Korea), It will be cheaper than the Model-3 by a lot. It's an EV for people who mostly charge at home and it will charge as fast as a base Model-3 on the road. Kia/Hyundai already show better charging curves than Tesla on Tesla chargers, so I expect it to be the same here.
    2 points
  7. A CLA is a tiny car compared to the Trailseeker. This is basically a slightly slower Forrester in size. Some are, not all. Again, 150kw isn't slow, it just isn't the fastest. I've done an 800 mile trip in a 150kw car and it was fine only charging when my body needed to stop. Add 50 miles there, 75 here. It doesn't need to be 10% to 80% every time. Just put in enough juice for long enough to get a bathroom break, coffee, and a shmuffin (Pittsburgh reference) and be on your way. By the time you're done you'll find you've added anywhere from 50 - 80 miles to your range. By the time that coffee is trying to make its way back out of you, you can stop and charge again.
    1 point
  8. After reading a separate article about it, you are correct in your guess. It is the same battery.
    1 point
  9. Write to Kia. They are making the EV4 in a hatchback, just not for the US.
    1 point
  10. This may be a case of it not photographing well. It looks a lot better in person
    1 point
  11. I can't get over this section, on an otherwise very good looking vehicle.
    1 point
  12. I think the face is fine for the Subaru faithful. It won't move the needle for non-Subi people. The hardware though is compelling if the price holds steady, it's already one of the cheapest EVs on the market, so they have room for modest increases in price without bumping into competition. @G. David Felt and @smk4565 - I added the photo gallery to the article.
    1 point
  13. New York - Subaru released the updated 2026 Subaru Solterra this morning with significant upgrades to better serve EV buyers. The 2026 Solterra brings Subaru's first pure EV model up to popular specs. A 25-percent increase in range bring the expected range up to 285 miles in optimal conditions. Starting with this model year, the Solterra will adopt the NACS port, enabling charging at an additional 15,000 locations, including select Tesla Superchargers across North America. Charge speed has also increased, and when using pre-conditioning, the 2026 Solterra can accept power at a rate of up to 150kw, allowing for charging from 10-percent to 80-percent in roughly 35 minutes. The front and rear motors are managed with a new controller, enabling more flexible power power transfer. In base form, the front and rear motors combine to make 233 horsepower. For the first time, the Solterra will be offered in a higher-performance XT version with 338 horsepower, enough to propel the Solterra XT form 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. All Solterras are equipped with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system with X-Mode for more off-road situations. Subaru made refinements to the suspension and drive system to predict movement and adjust power accordingly for a smoother and more predicable ride. Inside, an all-new infotainment system features a 14-inch screen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. Dual wirelss phone chargers are standard up front with high-powered USB-C chargers for rear passengers. The front of the new 2026 Solterra debuts an all-new Subaru EV lighting signature with a six-star illuminated logo, redesigned headlamps, a new front bumper design, and newly designed 20- and 18-inch wheels. Around the back, a new rear badge, rear gate garnish, and spoiler bring a distinctive nighttime lighting presence and improve aerodynamic performance. Pricing and detailed specifications for the 2026 Subaru Solterra will be available when it goes on sale later this year.
    1 point
  14. Had a relaxing weekend at the lake, albeit still a bit cold... highs only in the low 40s. But sunny in the afternoons, great sunsets. Saturday night about 8pm...last pic is the 'pink' moon at about 9pm Sat. Crazy spring weather..70 and sunny at home yesterday afternoon, 43 and rain today. Got to wash the Caddy, it got a lot of mud on it on one backroad near the lake where they were logging.
    1 point
  15. I watch his videos also..fun stuff.
    1 point
  16. Okay, but much nicer than the outgoing model. That one was more blah, as you say. Yes, all hard plastic given the price point. I think there's a lot of value in LE form for current times. Camrys last a long time and, with HEV, it came close to just sipping fuel.
    1 point
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