Just picked it up for the wife, 2024 premium. She loves it. I love it. $850 cash out of pocket only and $329 a month for 36 months. You can’t beat that. 1st timers for elect car so we will see at the end of the Lease if we decide to continue down this road but for now we are happy. Use it only for local trips barely any commute unless we go to the beach in the summer.
I got mine three days ago with a super lease deal. Charged it the first night from 70% on 110 volts AC overnight and was 100% the next morning. BYT I traded a 2019 WRX CVT. The Soltera acceleration is very similar; and the cornering believe it or not (at reasonable highway speeds) is just as good.
Excellent, accurate review. I want to sell Tara for just one week. I love it. There is a big learning curve to the info system however. I’ve spent probably five hours just reading my owners manual.
Picked up a Limited in June, not disappointed. Mostly just go to work and back (25mi round trip), but did take it camping, and tooled around a little in the mountains here in Central Oregon. Great AWD system, handling, and it's more efficient than the 3.2mi per kWh EPA rating (I get 3.9). It's just a very livable SUV. Charge it up about once a week, and hit up a fast charger if I need to do do more (pulls about 86 to 88kW). This is my 3rd EV, one of the best parts not often talked about is no phantom/vampire drain while parked. Another bright spot is it's one of the few EV's outside of Tesla that has a heat pump, makes running climate control an after thought as it doesn't hit the range much at all (I just leave it at 70F).
It definitely sounds like leasing the 2024 Solterra is the way to go. The buy price just doesn't make sense for a car that seems more like a non-luxury city commuter that Subaru slapped a lift package on to give it that *Subaru brand clearance*. I've got a Subaru that I'm looking to replace with (hopefully) another Subaru, but I'm definitely going to wait to see what their up and coming ev models are in the next few years. Hopefully it's not wishful thinking that they put out a Crosstrek (or even outback) ev. Great review!
Glad to see they're keeping with the split front foot well though! Other than the ground clearance and lack of physical buttons, thats probably my biggest gripe with the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
In nearly every metric, this thing beats a Crosstrek (saying that as a former Crosstrek owner now leasing a Solterra). Comfort, features, acceleration, cargo, off-road ability, etc; the Solterra wins.
Leasing mine tomorrow (Limited)! Coming out of a '21 Crosstrek lease. Best part of leasing, depreciation isn't your problem. If it ends up being worth more than the residual then you benefit, less and it doesn't matter!
I saw that too, up in Longmont. I think the catch is that they don’t sell. So they’re trying desperately to get them off the lot. Same with other EV’s. I’ve seen lease deals from Nissan in Lakewood on the Ariya around $160 a month with $0 down.
@@thecasanovafamily8554 they are trying to rob you. The deal is for Cali to because the dealer soaks up the tax credits. They did ask me when I went in this week “what’s the most you’ll pay” I’m like dude the special was clear. No security deposit. $300 down 300 a month. Apparently there are better deals out there. I haven’t seen the $99 a month down yet but I want to read those terms.
I got my solterra oct 2024. Not satisfied and not recommended. two days and four hours to charge from 5% to 100%. no rear wiper. Snow time is worse. Worst EV ever.
If you get this for cheap it’s probably reliable transportation, but Toyota isn’t interested in making a good EV yet, and it shows. They could have given it competitive range, charging speed and horsepower and they just didn’t.
@@c0rnd0g_19 My impression is that people have a minimum range they’ll accept as adequate and it’s around 250 miles. So if you are serious you really need to do whatever it takes to get there. Toyota combined the lowest horsepower and range of any AWD EV that I know about. The charging is mediocre and they even limited the number times you can charge per day. Not sure if that’s changed. On the more subjective side they did this weird thing with the cladding that makes the car look like it went to the auto shop and they didn’t have the right parts. Like they didn’t have time to make it look good so they just made it look weird. Also on the subjective level, I think it’s the ugliest interior of any EV with that weird instrument cluster. Finally, perhaps worst of all, they have a volume button instead of a knob. It just feels to me like they really didn’t want to make an EV. I have a 21 RAV4 Prime and it’s great. I still think it’s the best PHEV in its class. I want Toyota to do to their EV what they did to the Prime. Show some love and pride. If it’s not a great EV, it’s because Toyota didn’t care to make one.
@@c0rnd0g_19 Wrote a long director’s cut response but it’s disappear. Oh well. Toyota managed to make an EV with the lowest horsepower of any AWD and about the lowest range as well. To me that shows they didn’t really care to be competitive. Subjectively, it’s ugly inside and out. In short it feels unloved.
Let’s see, low range, slow charge, AND it nags you all the time? Just get a Model Y or an EV6 or something. Subaru and Toyota have a LOT of catching up to do!
The car DOES have one pedal driving........Just push the S button...........And I am hopeing that Subaru can disable Most of the electronics............I learned to drive 65 Years ago, Am used to having to do the driving and do not want that taken away from Me.............Presently driving a new forester touring and the car has TOOOO many annoying features which I CANNOT turn off......Such as constantly braking when breaking/slowing is NOT called for...........All cars need to have a computer with a page of line item vetos.......Which mean We can turn off/on on the Day of purchase the things We want or DON'T want...............Paul
Just picked it up for the wife, 2024 premium.
She loves it. I love it.
$850 cash out of pocket only and $329 a month for 36 months. You can’t beat that.
1st timers for elect car so we will see at the end of the Lease if we decide to continue down this road but for now we are happy.
Use it only for local trips barely any commute unless we go to the beach in the summer.
$329 a month before tax and license?
@@ExilesEdge You asked a question , did you research for an answer ?
I am picking up my Solterra tomorrow! Super Stoked & Excited! I live out in the Country, where there are more dirt roads than paved roads.
Nice car - leased one 5/4/24 - $2000 down $297 a month - 2024 Solterra Premium - hope this helps.
How it is so far?
@@oy8717 so far so good. If you have a premium and remove the hubcaps, you’ll have a decent set of black 5 spoke alloys under there.
I got mine three days ago with a super lease deal. Charged it the first night from 70% on 110 volts AC overnight and was 100% the next morning. BYT I traded a 2019 WRX CVT. The Soltera acceleration is very similar; and the cornering believe it or not (at reasonable highway speeds) is just as good.
Excellent, accurate review. I want to sell Tara for just one week. I love it. There is a big learning curve to the info system however. I’ve spent probably five hours just reading my owners manual.
Picked up a Limited in June, not disappointed.
Mostly just go to work and back (25mi round trip), but did take it camping, and tooled around a little in the mountains here in Central Oregon.
Great AWD system, handling, and it's more efficient than the 3.2mi per kWh EPA rating (I get 3.9).
It's just a very livable SUV. Charge it up about once a week, and hit up a fast charger if I need to do do more (pulls about 86 to 88kW).
This is my 3rd EV, one of the best parts not often talked about is no phantom/vampire drain while parked.
Another bright spot is it's one of the few EV's outside of Tesla that has a heat pump, makes running climate control an after thought as it doesn't hit the range much at all (I just leave it at 70F).
It definitely sounds like leasing the 2024 Solterra is the way to go. The buy price just doesn't make sense for a car that seems more like a non-luxury city commuter that Subaru slapped a lift package on to give it that *Subaru brand clearance*. I've got a Subaru that I'm looking to replace with (hopefully) another Subaru, but I'm definitely going to wait to see what their up and coming ev models are in the next few years. Hopefully it's not wishful thinking that they put out a Crosstrek (or even outback) ev. Great review!
Glad to see they're keeping with the split front foot well though! Other than the ground clearance and lack of physical buttons, thats probably my biggest gripe with the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Leasing it is very cheap
In nearly every metric, this thing beats a Crosstrek (saying that as a former Crosstrek owner now leasing a Solterra). Comfort, features, acceleration, cargo, off-road ability, etc; the Solterra wins.
Leasing mine tomorrow (Limited)! Coming out of a '21 Crosstrek lease. Best part of leasing, depreciation isn't your problem. If it ends up being worth more than the residual then you benefit, less and it doesn't matter!
Here in Canada, the upper trim levels get 20-inch tires as opposed to what you said in your video was 19-inch tires which I believe is a mistake.
Same in the US.
Great review, That walk at the beginning…similar to redline reviews :D
I saw a deal in my state of Colorado to lease a brand new Solterra for $99/mo with $0 down. Trying to figure out what the catch is…
Where did you find that deal? We just saw it for $300/mo
I saw that too, up in Longmont. I think the catch is that they don’t sell. So they’re trying desperately to get them off the lot. Same with other EV’s. I’ve seen lease deals from Nissan in Lakewood on the Ariya around $160 a month with $0 down.
No way 😮
We live in Cali and they quoted us $508/mo 12K lease 😅
@@thecasanovafamily8554 they are trying to rob you. The deal is for Cali to because the dealer soaks up the tax credits. They did ask me when I went in this week “what’s the most you’ll pay” I’m like dude the special was clear. No security deposit. $300 down 300 a month. Apparently there are better deals out there. I haven’t seen the $99 a month down yet but I want to read those terms.
Please check on the parts problem with the Solterra. We've been waiting for some parts for almost a year.
Same situation here. Order parts directly from Toyota! Same parts!
@@jenifermedina9302 Can You do that under warrenty and not pay..???........Paul
I love my forester and was anticipating how Subaru would do an ev car. I feel it’s pretty underwhelming
Price/capability ratio beats most EV's if not all.........Paul
Does the car come with satalite radio..??..........The best feature of My Forester...........Paul
Yes it does
Great review. Thank u!
The lease offers on this car are enticing these days.
I got my solterra oct 2024. Not satisfied and not recommended. two days and four hours to charge from 5% to 100%. no rear wiper. Snow time is worse. Worst EV ever.
What type of charger did you use? It should not take nearly that long.
If you get this for cheap it’s probably reliable transportation, but Toyota isn’t interested in making a good EV yet, and it shows. They could have given it competitive range, charging speed and horsepower and they just didn’t.
Toyota is prioritizing battery life, promising 90% of original capacity after 10 years. They need to put more base capacity in though...
@@c0rnd0g_19 My impression is that people have a minimum range they’ll accept as adequate and it’s around 250 miles. So if you are serious you really need to do whatever it takes to get there. Toyota combined the lowest horsepower and range of any AWD EV that I know about. The charging is mediocre and they even limited the number times you can charge per day. Not sure if that’s changed. On the more subjective side they did this weird thing with the cladding that makes the car look like it went to the auto shop and they didn’t have the right parts. Like they didn’t have time to make it look good so they just made it look weird. Also on the subjective level, I think it’s the ugliest interior of any EV with that weird instrument cluster. Finally, perhaps worst of all, they have a volume button instead of a knob. It just feels to me like they really didn’t want to make an EV. I have a 21 RAV4 Prime and it’s great. I still think it’s the best PHEV in its class. I want Toyota to do to their EV what they did to the Prime. Show some love and pride. If it’s not a great EV, it’s because Toyota didn’t care to make one.
@@c0rnd0g_19 Wrote a long director’s cut response but it’s disappear. Oh well. Toyota managed to make an EV with the lowest horsepower of any AWD and about the lowest range as well. To me that shows they didn’t really care to be competitive. Subjectively, it’s ugly inside and out. In short it feels unloved.
None of these things affect the local commuter..............Paul
@@Molishious It will still outrun any normally asperated ice powered Subaru..........AND quietly....Paul
ist EV venture by Toyota & Subaru. Solterra is Great- I own a Solterra 23 Touring version-no tripto gas stations?!
Let’s see, low range, slow charge, AND it nags you all the time? Just get a Model Y or an EV6 or something. Subaru and Toyota have a LOT of catching up to do!
20 inch wheels. .. . .. .
The car DOES have one pedal driving........Just push the S button...........And I am hopeing that Subaru can disable Most of the electronics............I learned to drive 65 Years ago, Am used to having to do the driving and do not want that taken away from Me.............Presently driving a new forester touring and the car has TOOOO many annoying features which I CANNOT turn off......Such as constantly braking when breaking/slowing is NOT called for...........All cars need to have a computer with a page of line item vetos.......Which mean We can turn off/on on the Day of purchase the things We want or DON'T want...............Paul
Everything is good in this car, except range… Range of his car is very short…
You Complain way too much 😂
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