The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra are the identical electrical automobile other than badges and the Toyota coming normal with front-wheel drive. As such, this baggage check will apply to each of them regardless that I actually examined the Toyota. It additionally implies that I shall be calling this automobile “Solterra” for the remainder of this put up as a result of bZ4X is a big ache to sort. Go forward, strive, then let me know what garbled model your poor fingers got here up with as a substitute.
On paper, the Solterra has 27.7 cubic-feet of cargo area behind the raised again seat. That theoretically places it forward of the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, however behind the Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4. In my exams of these, which you could find by clicking their linked names, I discovered the hierarchy of luggage-carrying capabilities didn’t essentially align with their official numbers. For instance, the EV6 was capable of maintain extra baggage than the Mach-E.
Let’s examine if that pattern continues!
Right here is the area in query, however there are caveats.
First, the Solterra has a dual-level cargo ground like oh-so-many SUVish autos lately. It is in its decrease place right here, and because the higher place actually solely exists to supply a completely flat ground when the again seat is lowered, there isn’t any want to check with that peak. (OK, so there’s one, sorta, which I am going to get to on the finish.)
Second, you will notice the cargo cowl may be stowed inside. You possibly can put the cargo ground beneath or on prime of it, so I made a decision to go along with Low Ground + Cargo Cowl for my first go along with the baggage. Seems, that is all I wanted.
As with each Baggage Check, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that might must be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 extensive, 11 deep), two roll-aboard suitcases that simply barely match within the overhead (24L x 15W x 10D), and one smaller roll-aboard that matches simply (23L x 15W x 10D). I additionally embrace my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
So all the baggage match, however then, in addition they slot in all these different EVs point out above, plus the Kia Niro EV. Whoopty-doo.
We’ll have to get extra granular.
First, that is clearly higher then the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which solely barely stuffed every thing inside.
To see how the Solterra compares to every thing else, let’s transfer these baggage round to see how a lot area is basically left over.
This is able to be my “phantom bag” technique of exhibiting further area. If I had two of that medium-sized black bag proven in two locations above, they’d each match. The flowery bag WOULD match on prime of the one on the fitting.
Which means the Solterra is healthier than the Mach-E, the EV6 and the Niro EV.
For a tighter match with the flamboyant bag, I might additionally jusssst match a phantom model of the larger blue bag.
What concerning the ID.4, then? I actually do not know. My photographs and the smaller bonus objects I utilized in that check (not phantom baggage) imply comparisons are inconclusive. I think that it will be related, if a bit higher, however I simply cannot ensure.
Both approach, the true story right here is that the Solterra can maintain greater than its official cargo determine would recommend. It has probably the most helpful cargo areas among the many rising assortment of electrical crossovers. An enormous cause for that, is its comparatively tall, squared-off tail finish. It might have a reasonably raked rear window relative numerous ICE compact crossovers, however the area beneath is good and boxy. All the time good for baggage testing.
Now, two different notes:
There may be an underfloor storage bin, nevertheless it’s ineffective for baggage and you may want it for the cost wire.
Second, this bZ4X got here with a cargo space carpet. You possibly can’t use it with the decrease load ground + stowed cargo cowl setup I used for this check. Perhaps I subsequently ought to’ve examined with the higher ground stage and carpet in place, a lot as I’d with a cargo cowl that may’t be stowed contained in the automobile … however dude, am I actually going to begin baggage testing for carpet inclusion? I’m not.
Moreover, it completely match contained in the automotive! Such a chic resolution.