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Subaru Solterra

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2025
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VERDICT

The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test.  Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and the front seat passenger. Subaru showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions.  Protection was good for all critical body areas of the front passenger.  Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the Subaru Solterra would be a moderately benign impact partner in a frontal collision.  In the full-width rigid barrier test, protection of the driver’s chest was rated as marginal, based on dummy readings of compression, but protection was otherwise good or adequate.  In the side barrier test, the Subaru Solterra provided good protection to all critical body areas and scored maximum points.  In the more severe side pole impact, chest protection was marginal but that of other critical body areas was good.  Control of excursion (the extent to which a body is thrown to the other side of the vehicle when it is hit from the far side) was found to be adequate  The Subaru Solterra has a countermeasure to mitigate against occupant-to-occupant injuries in such impacts.  The airbag performed well in Euro NCAP’s tests with dummy readings indicating good protection for both the driver and passenger.  Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision.  A geometric analysis of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection.  The car has an advanced eCall system which alerts the emergency services in the event of a crash, and a  system to prevent secondary impacts after the car has been in a collision.  Subaru demonstrated that the doors and windows would be openable to allow occupants to escape in the event of vehicle submergence.

Tested modelToyota bZ4X 165kW, FWD, LHD
Body typeSUV
Kerb weight1950 kg
Adult Occupant

Adult Occupant

88%
Child Occupant

Child Occupant

85%
Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

80%
Safety Assist

Safety Assist

79%

Safety equipment

Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year

  • Fitted to the vehicle as standard
    Fitted to the vehicle as standard
  • Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
    Fitted to the vehicle as part of the safety pack
  • Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
    Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option or as part of the safety pack
  • Not available
    Not available
  • Not applicable
    Not applicable

Rating validity

Additional information

Euro NCAP | Subaru Solterra