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Subaru makes up for lost time with competent maiden electric car

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Subaru Solterra EV

Road less taken: The Solterra has all-wheel drive and selectable traction control to tackle unpaved surfaces.

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Christopher Tan

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SINGAPORE – Subaru first announced its Solterra electric crossover nearly five years ago, and it has taken that long for the Japanese manufacturer to launch the model here.

In fact, it has taken so long that the car here is a midlife facelift with substantial changes to its battery, motors, chassis and design.

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