Subaru appears to have sharpened its pencil on the upcoming Solterra electric crossover.

Previously announced prices of $77,990 and $83,690 are now $69,990 for the AWD and $76,990 for the AWD Touring. As with all Subaru’s but the BRZ, the range is all AWD. more importantly, Solterra is almost the same as the Toyota and Lexus siblings, the result of another collaboration. The price change proves  automakers can move with the speed of a Scud when properly motivated, in this case by cheaper Chinese brands that look and perform just like a bought one. Existing buyers need not act, as their order forms will be struck through and the new price scribbled in.

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Solterra has a few little details we find interesting. Its dual-motors with the same outputs are physically different, chunky for the front wheels turning ability, and long and slim for extra floor space in the rear.

There are other ups-and-downs too. Overseas drivers report range short of the official, but depending on the country, the battery warranty is a massive million kilometres. Toyota offers a cheaper 2WD model in some countries, but as with most legacy brands, Subaru will feel the pressure from Chinese car makers who will blitz the market with much cheaper cars.

BYD, the worlds 2nd largest EV maker, has recently released the QIN EV for $23,000aud. It is aiming directly at the Tesla, leaving most other brands in the “premium” end of the market. For premium, do not read, “luxury.” Chinese car makers have always had a tough time making engines, transmissions, and interfaces that feel properly modern, but the same can’t be said for their electric vehicles. We may well be witnessing a change of the guard.

Solterra’s interior is dominated by technology, and despite the close ties with Toyota, renames features such as X-Mode to be in line with their ICE models.

We recently drove Audi’s RS e-Tron GT, a $270,000 masterpiece of luxury unbridled by budget. The Subaru/Toyota/Lexus is a more modest affair and if the look-see is anything to go by, should be comfortable. Although adequate for city duty, the range might be an issue for longer journeys, only a road test will define Solterra’s future.

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