No wonder Toyota has been trying to slow down EV adoption. Their EV tech (used on this car) is way behind and too expensive. And cloth seats for $75,000. Classy.
I am looking forward to the review of the Mazda variant of this model, followed by the Honda model shortly after 😅. Mybe Suzuki can use it for their EV too. Like Japans version of hot-potato but an EV.
This car just doesn't make sense in Subaru's lineup. It's not even a Subaru anyway. Also it's not just a Marketing thing Re' Subaru in general. They're genuinely quite rugged cars that will actually do mild off-roading well. unlike most other crossover type vehicles that are mostly just show and no substance. But the other thing they're known for is road tripping cars, Tourers , so the limitations this platform has in efficiency and charging limits that would just make any sort of long distance a PITA, just further make no sense for the brand. It was a mistake to bother launching it (IMO)
Great review. Can tell Subaru reluctantly want their ev to succeed. No competitive advantage in the world of ev. Allowed 2 DC charge per day????? Anti road trip then….Lots of button from Subaru as always ( like an aeroplane)
Toyota must have trademarked that grey colour anytime I see that colour instantly think of Toyota. Reminds of Red Dwarf when Rimmer has the Skutters repaint the ship from/to Military Grey/Ocean Grey. I think your reviews are as similar quality as any automotive journalist and you've had alot of experience reviewing various cars all EV's as well...I prefer your reviews over journo's as I find a number of them have a bent against EV's and feels like they purposely give poor ratings on any EV review they do vs an ICE review....you are totally transparent keep up the great work. Looking forward to your videos from China with Riz and Elliot(of course) :) A few small audio problems on your drive portion from the sound of things hope your mic is ok especially as your about to head off to China.
Thank you for your kind words, I have a warm fuzzy feeling now 😄 Cannot wait for our China trip! The mic is a one off issue ... I have backups in case 👍
@@LudicrousFeed yep its a hit and a big miss from Subaru. Also unrelated how do ev incentives work? Are they built into the drive away price is it something you have to apply for secondarily ?
