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It’s hard to believe, but the Subaru brand celebrated 50 years in the U.S. market in 2018. What started out as a funky little automaker with a weird-looking AWD wagon, has evolved into a success story like no other. Subaru first became popular in the Northeast, Rocky Mountain states, and Pacific Northwest. Now the brand is selling well all over the country because the word is out about Subaru’s safety, reliability, and all-season, an all-wheel-drive capability that sets the brand apart.

The Subaru Lineup includes their top-three sellers, the Forester SUV, Outback wagon, and Crosstrek crossover all-wheel-drive vehicles. The new Ascent family hauler is the largest vehicle the brand has ever built. The Impreza is an affordable compact, the Legacy sedan is still the only sedan in America with standard AWD, and the performance-oriented Subaru BRZ sports coupe, and the rally-bred WRX and WRX STI performance sedans are a must-see for driving enthusiasts.

Here, at Torque News, we cover the Subaru brand extensively and have the latest specs and reviews on each model. Here’s a list of the complete Subaru lineup. Check our current reviews of each model for specific trim levels and check back daily for the latest Subaru news.

Subaru of America's lineup: (All come standard with all-wheel-drive except for the BRZ).

Subaru SUVs

Crosstrek: Subcompact SUV
Forester: Compact SUV
Outback: Midsize SUV
Ascent: 3-row midsize SUV
Solterra: All-electric compact SUV

Subaru Cars

Impreza: Compact sedan and hatchback
Legacy: Midsize sedan

Subaru Performance cars

WRX: Compact performance sports sedan
BRZ: Rear-drive 2-door sports coupe

How Subaru appeals to motorsport fans with a special 2016 WRX STI NR4 Spec

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2015 - 8:04AM

Subaru Australia is importing a limited number of special 2.0-liter motorsport 2016 WRX STIs. Will these STIs be street legal?

Why Subaru gets hit with another airbag recall for the Impreza compact

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2015 - 7:39AM

According to the NHTSA, Subaru is recalling 32,400 Imprezas to replace the passenger-airbag occupancy sensor. Does it include WRX/STI?

Ken Block fails to blow up 2015 WRX STI’s perfect season

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2015 - 5:34AM

It was called the Battle of the Titans and it was Higgins and Pastrana against Ken Block at New England Forest Rally. Who won the battle?

Day 1 NEFR: Higgins gets a hat trick in Subaru WRX STI and leads Ken Block

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2015 - 7:17AM

It’s the biggest Rally America race of the year for SRT USA and the 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Who’s going to win the battle?

2 things stand out in new 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek interior

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2015 - 7:30AM

The 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek gets new interior upgrades. What 2 things did Subaru bring to XV?

Why Subaru boss says next generation BRZ needs improved performance

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2015 - 8:57AM

The 2016 Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S has the same horsepower and performance it did when it first launched. What is Subaru doing with the next-generation BRZ?

3 important chassis upgrades are coming to 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2015 - 6:50AM

Subaru UK has announced a raft of modifications and upgrades to the chassis of the 2016 XV compact crossover. What 3 upgrades did XV get?

2016 Subaru WRX S4, Outback, Legacy, Levorg

Why Subaru WRX S4, Outback, Legacy and Levorg keep getting top safety ratings

By Denis Flierl on July 15, 2015 - 6:31AM

Subaru’s 2016 WRX S4, Outback, Legacy and Levorg received another top safety rating from JNCAP. Why does Subaru put a priority on safety?

2015 Subaru Impreza Exposes a Hole in Detroit's Armor

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2015 - 6:11PM

I recently had the pleasure of spending a week driving the Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport and this efficient, surefooted compact hatchback exposes a major hole in the armor of the Detroit Big 3, as none of them offer an all-wheel drive car that is as affordable or as capable as the Impreza.

2016 Toyota GT86, 2016 Scion FR-S, 2016 Subaru BRZ

Here’s another Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ you won’t ever see in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on July 14, 2015 - 7:49AM

Like the 2016 Subaru BRZ tS that just launched in Japan, you will never see the new special edition 2016 Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S make it to U.S. shores.

3 reasons why WRX/STI uses a Boxer engine over more conventional designs

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2015 - 8:26AM

Subaru is one of the only automakers to use the Boxer engine design besides Porsche. Why do they use the flat four in WRX/STI?

Why Aussie Subaru executive flied to Japan to plead for more Outbacks

By Denis Flierl on July 11, 2015 - 6:58AM

Subaru Australia is experiencing incredible sales of the new 2015 Subaru Outback. A Subaru exec in Australia pleads with FHI for more to sell.

Australia getting Levorg and 4 new special limited edition Subarus

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2015 - 7:38AM

The WRX based 2016 Subaru Levorg is heading to Australia. What will make this new model different from the Japan model?

Why these 2 cheap Subarus are car thieves top choice

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2015 - 8:25AM

The Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza are in the top ten most stolen cars in New Zealand. Why are the two Subarus popular targets with car thieves?

Ride along on 780hp Subaru “Gobstopper II"s incredible Goodwood run [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2015 - 7:50AM

Olly Clark set the fastest Goodwood Festival of speed hillclimb run this year. Climb aboard the 780hp Subaru WRX STI and see how fast it really is.

2015 Subaru WRX STI gets pushed to new limits at Rallye Baie Des Chaleurs

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2015 - 8:41AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car gets another victory at Rallye Baie Des Chaleurs. How did the 2015 STI rally car perform?

Do you want a new Forester with a 6-speed manual? Get your passport updated

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2015 - 8:09AM

Subaru Canada has announced pricing for the 2016 Forester SUV and buyers can still get a 6-speed manual. U.S. consumers can only look and not touch.

With extra Subaru BRZs to sell now Russia will get a shot

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2015 - 8:41AM

Subaru BRZ sales are down around the globe. Now Subaru will begin offering the 2016 BRZ sports coupe in Russia.

Subaru WRX STIs can’t keep pace at MCAS New River

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2015 - 7:42AM

Both 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC cars make it to the Final at GRC MCAS New River. What happened to SRT USA?

Man's best friend will make you want to buy a Subaru

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2015 - 9:06AM

Subaru’s ad agency is at it again and uses a dog to want you to buy a Subaru. It’s the new 2015 Subaru Impreza and a 14 year old dog. Will it work?

Subaru customers in Russia prove it pays to be the squeaky wheel

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2015 - 7:56AM

Because customers requests are so high, Subaru Motor in Russia will now offer another 2015 Outback model. What happened in Russia?

Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback

These 4 Subarus make CR's top 30 new vehicles list that burn the most oil

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2015 - 8:38AM

Subaru has an oil consumption lawsuit pending and there is new info revealed from Consumer Reports that says they have 4 new vehicles that burn excessive oil. What are the vehicles?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek

What is driving hot Subaru Forester, Outback, XV Crosstrek and WRX/STI sales?

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2015 - 7:39AM

The new 2016 Forester, Outback and WRX/STI are just arriving and the 2015 models are having a record month. What is driving sales?

Series.Hyper.Blue 2016 WRX STI and 2016 BRZ

Beyond the color what’s special about new Series.Hyper.Blue WRX STI and BRZ?

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2015 - 11:08AM

Exclusive Series.Hyper.Blue 2016 WRX STI and 2016 BRZ models are coming soon. What is special about these limited edition models?

What future safety tech is coming on the 2017 Subaru WRX/STI?

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2015 - 8:12AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX S4 / WRX STI Type S get more improvements. What new high-tech features will the performance sedans have in the future?

U.S. sports tourer fans can only look at 2016 Subaru Levorg GT [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2015 - 7:43AM

Subaru has announced the new 2016 Levorg is headed to the UK this fall. What model will the UK get?

First look: STI announces 2016 Subaru BRZ tS [full picture gallery]

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2015 - 7:17AM

STI announces a new 2016 Subaru BRZ tS which will be available today in Japan. What is special about the new BRZ tS?

Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI hatchback

780hp Subaru Impreza Gobstopper II wins Goodwood shootout [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2015 - 8:27AM

A Subaru Impreza WRX STI with 780hp wows the crowd at Goodwood Festival of Speed. How fast was the Subaru?

Next-generation Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S is coming and anything is possible

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2015 - 8:13AM

Rumors abound for what is next for the next-generation Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S and Toyota GT86. What is Subaru saying?

Why Isle of Man is the perfect test for 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4

By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2015 - 7:44AM

Mark Higgins takes the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4 and runs it hard at Isle of Man TT. What did he have to say about the new rally-ready sedan?

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