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Subaru will launch the Solterra, its first electric vehicle, in November with a new platform body that allows for a very attractive design.

The Subaru family already has a new member: the Solterra, whose name refers to the division of two words: sun and earth, the first stands for what is essential for life, while the second places the adjective in what we must always to protect. The engineers of the Japanese brand designed the vehicle with the aim of optimizing the resistance of the material, achieving weight reduction and superior safety in the event of a collision. In the event of an accident, the structure transfers kinetic energy, efficiently absorbing the energy of the collision.

The marketing of the new Solterra, the brand’s groundbreaking electric car, will start in November 2022 in our country and will be presented in response to the stricter regulations that prevail in cities. The new Solterra combines the qualities of an electric car (acceleration, zero emissions and quiet running) with the brand’s intrinsic characteristics (ruggedness, low maintenance costs, four-wheel drive) that take Subaru to the next level.

Developed on the new platform designed for battery-powered electric vehicles, the Solterra aims to exceed the different expectations of customers of this type of vehicle, also making it a practical car that can be driven comfortably and safely and, moreover, the values retains those that have made Subaru a benchmark among four-wheel drive vehicles.

Developed in collaboration with Toyota, the new Subaru Solterra platform body makes it possible to efficiently produce different types of electric vehicles by combining multiple modules and components, such as the front, center and rear of a car. Although the two companies have pooled their expertise to create a brand new foundation, Subaru’s goal has been to achieve superior passive safety and better vehicle stability, elements that the brand has always implemented in its models, and now also in this one. platform. exclusively for electric vehicles. Not only is the Solterra platform jointly developed by the two Japanese brands, but also a wide range of elements, including Subaru’s long-standing and successful four-wheel drive technology and Toyota’s vehicle electrification technology.

The design of the new Solterra reflects Subaru’s design tradition: dynamism and power. The first thing you notice is the jointless hexagonal grille, typical of electric vehicles and whose shape has already become a distinctive sign of the brand, as already announced by the new Outback and Forester SUVs. In the side view of the vehicle, the horizontal axis that runs through the entire body is perfectly appreciated, which together with its powerful fenders enhances the SUV character of the vehicle. In addition, the structure and special design of the light assembly immediately identifies it with a Subaru.

The interior of the new Subaru Solterra encapsulates the fusion of driving pleasure and driving comfort in an open space for all occupants. As a starting point, a comfortable environment has been created in each of its seats, and where the eye is focused on the large instrument panel (12.3 inches) in the center console. The controls are perfectly within easy reach of the driver, while the adjustable cockpit adapts to the needs of each user. Comfort details also do not go unnoticed, such as the wireless charger, the panoramic roof, a suitcase with a capacity of 452 liters or the quality of the artificial leather on the seats.

The Solterra has adopted a new system that drives the front and rear wheels with separate motors. Utilizing experience in 4×4 technology that precisely controls all four tires, response is agile by flexibly distributing drive force between the front and rear. The new electric car from the Japanese brand makes full use of the grip of all four wheels and offers a ride that gives confidence and safety. Like Subaru’s other models, the Solterra is equipped with the dual function (snow/dirt and deep snow/mud) X-MODE AWD control system that is vastly enhanced by the powerful torque available from the 218hp drivetrain and the high responsiveness of the two independent electric motors, increasing the feeling of safety on rough roads.

Adding the new Grip Control function allows the Solterra to operate at a constant speed while stabilizing it even on rough roads, further enhancing its capabilities and providing safe driving in any situation. The driver can choose between three driving modes: Eco, Normal and Power, in addition to being able to adjust regenerative braking via the paddles behind the steering wheel. Thanks to the S-Pedal system, the new Solterra can also accelerate or brake gradually, allowing the vehicle to stop even without pressing the brake pedal.

Subaru’s first electric vehicle has two electric motors of 109 hp each, which together develop a total of 218 hp and provide a range of up to 466 kilometers on the highway and 610 km in predominantly urban use. The lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 71.4 kWh; charging is done with alternating current, which is possible with a maximum of 6.6 kW and with a 150 kW direct current fast charger it charges to 80% in just 17 minutes. In a conventional socket, a full charge is carried out in 10.5 hours. In addition, the battery is designed to maintain at least 90% of its capacity for the first ten years of the vehicle.

The driver of Subaru’s first 100% electric vehicle will also have great dynamic safety thanks to its low center of gravity and high body rigidity, allowing excellent performance, for example in emergency maneuvers to suddenly change lanes to avoid other vehicles. To protect the battery and cooling system in the event of a collision, safety features such as power failure and battery coolant leakage protection are built in. The Solterra’s security systems use a wide-angle monocular camera with a high-resolution sensor and frontal millimeter wave radar to detect everything that happens in front of the vehicle. Based on this information and the driving situation, the software correctly controls the car units to support safe driving. In addition, it controls the following active safety features: Dynamic Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Proactive Driving Assistance, Emergency Braking, Sign Recognition, Rear Traffic Detection Sensor, Panoramic Camera and Side Traffic Detection.

Source: La Verdad

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