2023 Subaru Solterra / 2023 Toyota bZ4X Comparison

2023 Subaru Solterra vs. 2023 Toyota bZ4X

With many vehicle brands making a steady push to electrify their lineups, Subaru has joined the movement with the exciting 2023 Subaru Solterra. Delivering a ride similar to what drivers expect from conventional, gas-powered Subaru models, the Solterra will challenge mid-Michigan ideas of how electric vehicles are compared to their more familiar counterparts. Packing Symmetrical AWD as its standard drivetrain with two electric motors, the Solterra still exhibits the adventurous spirit of a Subaru. Other all-electric SUVs like the upcoming 2023 Toyota bZ4X struggle to deliver the same thrilling experience that the Solterra will provide.  

Performance 

With Symmetrical AWD as its standard platform, the 2023 Subaru Solterra features a dual-motor all-electric setup to supply power and handling performance. Delivering 215 horsepower with virtually instantaneous acceleration potential through the quiet system, adventures around mid-Michigan behind the wheel of a Solterra will be memorably exhilarating. Comparatively, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will come with a single-motor, FWD platform as its standard equipment. Sitting at 201 horsepower, this powertrain will lack the same overall charisma as the Solterra from the get-go. Opting for AWD will add a second motor and increase the horsepower to match the Solterra at 215.  

Interior Features 

The 2023 Solterra is designed to give everyone inside the all-electric SUV a substantial amount of personal space to comfortably be seated in. All the elements of the cabin contribute directly to an expansive feel. This includes the large windows and the panoramic sunroof to give the interior its appealing, adventurous edge. Staying in the future of in-vehicle convenience and entertainment, both the Solterra and the bZ4X are equipped with plenty of applications that are easily accessible from their respective infotainment systems. These include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth® among others. Both are also equipped with wireless smartphone chargers to make keeping any passenger's mobile device topped off quick and easy.  

Safety Features 

Not only are the interior amenities of the 2023 Solterra and the 2023 bZ4X fit for the modern mid-Michigan family, but their driver-assistive features are also top-notch. However, the Subaru immediately sees a benefit over its Toyota counterpart thanks to having the improved handling proficiency of AWD as its standard equipment. This is coupled with 8.3 inches of total ground clearance to make off-roading or everyday driving equally smooth and reliable. Both electric SUVs are equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring technology to help keep drivers from accidentally merging into a lane that has quickly approaching traffic. Likewise, they feature respective versions of Forward Collision Warning technology that also use Automatic Emergency Braking to help greatly reduce the likelihood of a frontal collision.  

Learn More About the 2023 Subaru Solterra at Thelen Subaru 

Make a plan to consider changing up your daily adventuring vehicle with the 2023 Subaru Solterra. This all-electric SUV is ready to help you see the excitement and benefits that electric performance can provide. Stop by or contact Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, today and let one of our sales team members help answer any questions you might have about the 2023 Solterra. Choose us for your mid-Michigan Subaru shopping needs, and see why drivers from Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, and other local communities trust the service they get when they visit us!