The Subaru Solterra and the Nissan Ariya have been the two main EVs on my radar for the last year or so. I reserved a Solterra Touring as soon as reservations opened, but then also reserved an Ariya the same day.
What gives me pause on the Solterra? The angular lines and black cladding on the exterior, and the cloth dashboard on the interior. The range of ~ 220 is a problem for me too, as I make a semi-regular weekend trip that needs about 10% more than that, and there are currently no convenient charging stations between here and there.
On the plus side, my last two cars have been Subarus, and I’m obviously a fan. I like and trust my local dealership. I believe the Touring will come in under the price of the Ariya Platinum+ that I would want, and the $7500 federal tax credit is pretty much a certainty on a Solterra (but might not be available for Ariya delivered in late fall of 2022, since Nissan may be getting close to their limit if I understand correctly).
The Ariya has much more stylish interior and exterior, IMO. The ProPilot 2.0 software and the heads up display sound useful, and I’d be much more comfortable with the ~ 265 range. But this would all come at a higher price and then there is possible unknown ADM (which I don‘t think my Subaru dealership will charge.)
Anyone else thinking about these two vehicles, or are they just aimed at different markets?
What gives me pause on the Solterra? The angular lines and black cladding on the exterior, and the cloth dashboard on the interior. The range of ~ 220 is a problem for me too, as I make a semi-regular weekend trip that needs about 10% more than that, and there are currently no convenient charging stations between here and there.
On the plus side, my last two cars have been Subarus, and I’m obviously a fan. I like and trust my local dealership. I believe the Touring will come in under the price of the Ariya Platinum+ that I would want, and the $7500 federal tax credit is pretty much a certainty on a Solterra (but might not be available for Ariya delivered in late fall of 2022, since Nissan may be getting close to their limit if I understand correctly).
The Ariya has much more stylish interior and exterior, IMO. The ProPilot 2.0 software and the heads up display sound useful, and I’d be much more comfortable with the ~ 265 range. But this would all come at a higher price and then there is possible unknown ADM (which I don‘t think my Subaru dealership will charge.)
Anyone else thinking about these two vehicles, or are they just aimed at different markets?