ELECTRIC OUTBACK HEADS THREE-STRONG CHARGE AS SUBARU UPS ITS EV GAME
Subaru will launch a trio of all-electric SUVs next year – including the E-Outback, which will eventually take over from the current petrol-powered version of the company’s long-running flagship vehicle.
The existing Outback will continue to be available for the foreseeable future, however the arrival of the three new EVs signals the ramping-up of Subaru’s transition away from fossil fuels. In addition to the E-Outback, the influx of new
models includes a heavily revised version of the current Solterra – as well as an allnew model, the Uncharted.
With coupe styling and a high-tech interior boasting a 14” media screen, this is a compact SUV ‘for outdoor-loving
explorers and performance enthusiasts alike.’ It promises a ‘responsive and agile driving experience,’ with steering and
suspension tuned for entertainment and a choice of drivetrains led by a dual-motor, all-wheel drive system with 344bhp and a 5.0-second 0-60 time. This version of the vehicle can also tow 1500kg and will have a range of up to 292 miles. An alternative front-wheel drive model will increase the latter figure to a predicted 363 miles.
The E-Outback promises to do the same job as the petrol model of being a dependable carry-all workhorse with
startling levels of ability off the beaten track. It will have 210mm of ground clearance and come with the familiar X-Mode traction management system, as well as all-wheel drive as standard – but while the petrol model is no slouch, the EV will leave it standing with 380bhp and a 4.4-second sprint time.
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