For 2026, Subaru updates the color palette slightly by introducing two new colors: Astro Black Mica and Midnight Tide Mica. It also switches from unpainted black plastic fenders to painted black fenders on some colors, or body-matching fenders on others. It's a curious choice, but it gives a more premium look to the vehicle.

Our first drive of the 2026 Subaru Solterra shows major gains in range, punchy performance, and upgraded interior tech—plus Subaru's signature off-road confidence.

Now, though, having driven the thoroughly revised 2026 Subaru Solterra, we think it's finally time you put the EV on your short list. First Drive events provide our initial impressions of a vehicle in a restricted environment under certain time constraints.