Pro: It's highly drivableThere's no getting around the Solterra's good but not great enough acceleration pace. At 6.1 seconds for a zero-to-60 mph dash, it's quicker than many other cars on the road. However, straight-line performance falls behind the Model Y, Mustang Mach-E, and Ioniq 5 trio, which can achieve the same results in under five seconds. So, while the Solterra's zero-to-60 capability isn't exactly a complete positive, it's not quite a negative either.Nonetheless, the Solterra comes out ahead in some drivability factors. Notably, the Solterra's 8.3 inches of ground clearance exceeds the 5.7 to 6.8 inches offered by the others. This doesn't make the Solterra an off-road monster but is handy on unpaved roads and over tall speed bumps. A 36.7-foot turning diameter makes the Solterra nimble in urban settings and other tight squeezes. In contrast, the Model Y requires 39.8 feet to make a 360-degree turn.Pro: It's got great safety features.Safety sells family vehicles, something that Subaru has relied upon for years. While the Solterra has little in common with its gas-powered stablemates, it does carry on the company's tradition of protecting passengers.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the car a top five-star overall safety rating. In specific testing, the Solterra achieved similar results, only dropping to four stars in the rollover evaluation (common with SUVs) and the front driver-side barrier assessment. In addition, the 2025 Solterra receives the highest ranking—Top Safety Pick+—from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It also receives top results in IIHS's unique crash testing, which focuses on more real-world scenarios.Subaru also packs the Solterra with numerous advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technologies. All trims have automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping support, adaptive cruise control, emergency steering assist, and the usual suite of driver aids expected in a modern vehicle.
