- All versions of the new model use the same 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
- Subaru has built the Uncharted around Toyota’s e-TNGA platform.
- Sales of the new Uncharted will start in the US from early next year.
It’s not often that Subaru releases an all-new model line in the United States, but that’s exactly what it has done with this: the new Subaru Uncharted. As we had expected, it shares its underpinnings and many parts with the new electric Toyota C-HR and promises slightly more rugged appeal than the Solterra in a smaller package.
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Underpinning the Uncharted is Toyota’s familiar e-TNGA platform, and all versions use a 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. Subaru has confirmed three versions for the American market, dubbed the Premium FWD, Sport, and GT. That entry-level model is interesting as it’s Subaru’s first front-wheel drive vehicle for decades. Meanwhile, both the Sport and GT use the company’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system with X-Mode.
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The front-wheel drive model will pack 221 hp and, according to Subaru, should be able to travel over 300 miles (492 km) on a charge. Interestingly, the carmaker says it will only be sold in “limited quantities,” so it’s unlikely to be a member of the Uncharted family for long. Considering the EV’s rugged appeal, it’s likely that most buyers will prefer the all-wheel drive Sport and GT models anyway.
The AWD Models
These two versions pack 338 hp and have an estimated range of up to 290 miles (467 km). They can also run to 60 mph (96 km/h) in an impressive 5.0 seconds. According to the brand, the Uncharted offers “impressive straight-line stability, handling, and grip on loose surfaces such as gravel, dirt, or snow.” Fittingly, it looks a little more trail-ready than the C-HR, sporting more rugged front and rear bumpers, as well as new headlights and taillights. Shoppers will be able to order the Uncharted with either 18- or 20-inch wheels. There are also low-profile roof rails.
All Uncharted models come standard with a NACS charging port. They support peak DC charging speeds of 150 kW, while an 11 kW onboard charger has been added for convenient AC home charging. Subaru notes that the EV also includes a battery preconditioning system and that the battery can be charged from 10-80 percent in 30 minutes.
A Familiar Cabin
The Uncharted’s interior is mostly the same as what you’ll find in the C-HR. That means there’s a large 14-inch infotainment screen, a digital gauge cluster, and a horrendously ugly steering wheel. Key standard features of the Sport include a heated steering wheel, water-repellent upholstery, and a panoramic view monitor. The GT adds a panoramic moonroof, ventilated front seats, a smart rearview mirror, and a Harman Kardon audio system.
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Subaru has not announced pricing details for the Uncharted, but it’s reasonable to assume that the front-wheel drive model will start somewhere in the low-to-mid $30,000s.
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