Subaru has confirmed pricing and initial specification details for its first-ever battery-electric vehicle, with the Solterra arriving Down Under in a two-variant lineup, the cheapest of which is priced at $77,990. The company says that Australian order books for the Solterra will open up on November 8th, with buyers able […]
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Subaru’s new CEO plans electrification expansion
There’s a brand-new CEO set to take the reins over at Subaru in June, and he’s already putting electrification and expansion in “new markets” like Australia at the top of his to-do list. Subaru has announced that outgoing CEO, Tomomi Nakamura, will be making way for Atsushi Osaki in just […]
Top 10 best SUVs coming to Australia in 2023
It’s no secret that Australia has a vicious appetite for SUVs. With manufacturers flooding the market with compact, mid-size and large SUVs and crossovers across a range of different price points, Aussies will continue to be spoilt for choice when shopping around for a family-friendly model next year. With that […]
Subaru Solterra EV confirmed for Australia, arrives in 2023
While Subaru first unveiled its Solterra battery electric SUV back in November, the local division has now confirmed it will go on sale in Australia in 2023. A left-hand drive example made its Australian debut this week, with a special presentation for media during the launch event for the WRX. […]
Subaru eyeing off Nurburgring lap record with 800kW electric STI E-RA
Subaru has caught the automotive world by surprise with the shock announcement that it not only has a high-powered, all-electric race car in the shed, it’s also gunning for the overall lap record at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife. The Subaru STI E-RA features a quad electric motor setup that positions […]
Subaru Solterra unveiled as company’s first EV, Australia under evaluation
Subaru has unveiled its first-ever battery electric vehicle in the form of the all-new Subaru Solterra. Although, it is unclear if Subaru fans in Australia will take delivery any time soon. The Solterra marks an important milestone for Subaru, as the company’s first battery electric vehicle, and is the result […]
Toyota files design patent for yoke steering wheel in Australia, for bZ4X
A design patent has been registered in Australia by Toyota and Subaru, detailing a unique yoke-style steering wheel and cluster setup that we first saw on the bZ4X concept car. The design patent, registered yesterday but filed on July 1, is listed as a “control device for an automobile” and […]
Subaru Solterra confirmed as electric SUV, co-developed with Toyota
As previously confirmed, the tie-up between Subaru and Toyota is expanding to include a new fully electric stand-alone model, which Subaru has just confirmed will be called the Solterra. It will be the company’s first fully electric model. The new SUV will be underpinned by something Subaru calls the e-Subaru […]