# 2027 Subaru Solterra
Subaru's second-generation Solterra arrives with meaningful upgrades that address real shortcomings in the original. The 2027 model delivers a larger 71-kWh battery pack standard, pushing EPA range past 280 miles on the FWD variant. That matters for a three-row EV competing against Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
Power increases to 228 horsepower across the lineup, with the AWD version producing 282 horsepower. Subaru dropped the underbody weight by 175 pounds through aluminum components, improving efficiency without sacrificing the structural rigidity buyers expect from the brand.
Pricing starts at $47,995 for the base FWD model. The AWD costs $51,495. Both figures undercut comparable offerings while including Subaru's standard EyeSight Driver Assist 4.5, which finally adds highway adaptive cruise control.
The real story sits in execution. Subaru engineered the Solterra as an actual crossover, not a sedan stretched into SUV proportions. The 112-inch wheelbase creates genuinely usable third-row legroom. The 9-inch touchscreen now supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eliminating the cable fumble.
Winter heating efficiency improved 18 percent over the 2024 model. That counts in markets where Subaru sells the majority of its vehicles.
This isn't hype-driven innovation. Subaru addressed customer feedback methodically.