The Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra are the identical electrical car other than badges and the Toyota coming commonplace with front-wheel drive. As such, this baggage check will apply to each of them although I actually examined the Toyota. It additionally signifies that I will probably be calling this car “Solterra” for the remainder of this put up as a result of bZ4X is a huge ache to sort. Go forward, attempt, 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 assessments 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 development 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 automobiles today. It is in its decrease place right here, and because the higher place actually solely exists to supply a totally flat ground when the again seat is lowered, there is no want to check with that peak. (OK, so there’s one, sorta, which I will get to on the finish.)
Second, you may notice the cargo cowl might be stowed inside. You may put the cargo ground beneath or on prime of it, so I made a decision to go together with Low Ground + Cargo Cowl for my first go together with the luggage. Seems, that is all I wanted.
As with each Baggage Take a look at, I take advantage of two midsize curler suitcases that might should be checked in on the airport (26 inches lengthy, 16 large, 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 embody my spouse’s fancy in a single day bag simply to spruce issues up a bit (21L x 12W x 12D).
So all the luggage match, however then, in addition they slot in all these different EVs point out above, plus the Kia Niro EV. Whoopty-doo.
We’ll must get extra granular.
First, that is clearly higher then the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which solely barely stuffed the whole lot inside.
To see how the Solterra compares to the whole lot else, let’s transfer these baggage round to see how a lot area is actually left over.
This could be my “phantom bag” methodology of displaying additional area. If I had two of that medium-sized black bag proven in two locations above, they might each match. The flamboyant bag WOULD match on prime of the one on the proper.
Which means the Solterra is best than the Mach-E, the EV6 and the Niro EV.
For a tighter match with the flowery bag, I might additionally jusssst match a phantom model of the larger blue bag.
What in regards to the ID.4, then? I actually do not know. My images and the smaller bonus objects I utilized in that check (not phantom baggage) imply comparisons are inconclusive. I think that it might be comparable, if a bit higher, however I simply can’t make certain.
Both approach, the actual story right here is that the Solterra can maintain greater than its official cargo determine would counsel. It has probably the most helpful cargo areas among the many rising assortment of electrical crossovers. A giant purpose for that, is its comparatively tall, squared-off tail finish. It could have a reasonably raked rear window relative numerous ICE compact crossovers, however the area beneath is good and boxy. At all times good for baggage testing.
Now, two different notes:
There’s an underfloor storage bin, however it’s ineffective for baggage and you will want it for the cost twine.
Second, this bZ4X got here with a cargo space carpet. You may’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 degree and carpet in place, a lot as I’d with a cargo cowl that may’t be stowed contained in the car … however dude, am I actually going to begin baggage testing for carpet inclusion? I’m not.
In addition to, it completely match contained in the automotive! Such a sublime answer.