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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

2014 Subaru WRX STI back on table for UK

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2013 - 6:14PM

The next-generation 2014 Subaru WRX STI that was axed for the UK market is back on the table and Subaru is reevaluating their decision. Or is this a shrewd marketing move by Subaru?

Subaru sheds 'boy racer' image with safest drivers in the UK

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2013 - 7:26AM

Subaru Impreza owners and the Subaru brand in general have the safest drivers according to an independent research group in the UK.

Liam Doran Returns as Global RallyCross Heads to Bristol

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2013 - 2:59PM

The fifth race of the 2013 Global RallyCross season will take place this Saturday in Bristol Tennessee and after missing the New Hampshire race last week, series front runner Liam Doran will make his America rally debut in the Mini race car that did so well in Munich.

Fousts Last Lap Spin Gives Heikkinen New Hampshire Global RallyCross Win

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2013 - 2:27PM

Tanner Foust was a dominant force at this past weekend’s Global RallyCross event in New Hampshire in both his heat race and the final run for the win but a rare accident on the last lap in the last turn gave Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen his second straight GRC win – and a powerful lead in the 2013 championship standings.

Toyota RAV4 fails important crash test

By John Goreham on July 11, 2013 - 1:12PM

In May we warned readers that there were reasons to wait before buying the 2013 Toyota RAV4. This week the RAV4 failed the small frontal overlap crash test its direct competitors have done well on, casting doubt on its safety.

Ken Block and Travis Pastrana battle for position

Global RallyCross back in action tonight on ESPN3

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2013 - 12:10PM

The 2013 Global RallyCross Championship season continues tonight as the drivers finally hit US soil at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the 4th race of the season – after beginning the 2013 GRC campaign included three events at XGames events in other locations around the world.

BMW's Concept Active Tourer Outdoor takes on 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

By John Goreham on July 11, 2013 - 11:01AM

Near-affluent green car buyers who need a crossover to haul their outdoors gear will soon have a new choice. But are BMW's imaginings for this vehicle a fairy tale?

Why hot new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be a winner

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2013 - 7:45AM

Subaru is already having to increase production of the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid because of incredible customer response. Can you have both all-wheel-drive and fuel-efficiency?

Subaru launches distinctive 2014 BRZ S STI performance package

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2013 - 8:01AM

The new 2014 BRZ S with an STI performance package has just been launched with pricing and is available for purchase now in Australia.

2014 Subaru Forester redesign pays off big for the brand

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2013 - 10:57AM

The new 2014 Subaru Forester continues to set sales records and the 2013 Outback is close behind. The redesign of the Forester pays big dividends for Subaru.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally Cross X Games Munich

Watch Subaru WRX STI on two wheels at X Games Munich [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 2:42PM

Watch exciting Rally Cross action as #11 2013 Subaru WRX STI gets on two wheels at the Ford RallyCross final race at X Games in Munich.

A review of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Even with Compacts - Bigger can be Better

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 8:01PM

In the world of compact sedans and 5-door models, “getting bigger” is usually a bad thing but in the case of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek – the added height that comes via the XV’s unique high riding suspension system makes for a vehicle that offers the positioning and ride of a small crossover without compromising the fun to drive, go anywhere feel that you would expect from a modern Subaru.

The rear cargo area of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:56PM

The rear seats of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:55PM

The front seats of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:54PM

The dashboard of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:54PM

The back end of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:53PM

The side profile of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:52PM

The front end of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Premium

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 7:51PM

Subaru launches ultra-exclusive 2013 WRX STI tS TYPE RA

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2013 - 7:51AM

STI, the high-performance division of Subaru, is launching a very exclusive 2013 WRX STI tS TYPE RA. It gives us more glimpses of the next-gen WRX STI.

Three benefits to look for on the 2014 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2013 - 8:04AM

Subaru gives an exclusive sneak peek at the 2014 Outback in a new interactive brochure. See what benefits the new Outback has to offer outdoor enthusiasts.

Subaru gives exclusive sneak peek at the new 2014 Legacy

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2013 - 7:50AM

Subaru gives exclusive sneak peek at the 2014 Legacy sedan in a new interactive brochure. See what the new Legacy sedan is all about.

All-wheel drive is the last gas guzzler option

By John Goreham on June 24, 2013 - 10:25AM

As the world turns to fuel economy at the expense of driving pleasure, All-wheel drive is the 200 pound gorilla in the room.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Three facts you didn't know

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2013 - 7:54AM

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is released in Japan and here are three new facts you didn’t know about the first hybrid from Subaru.

What it's like to ride shotgun in the 2013 WRX STI Rally Car [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2013 - 12:37PM

See what it's like to ride in the 2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally car as David Higgins flies by trees at 70 mph on a narrow road as the team wins Stage 12 at STPR.

What it's like to drive Subaru Forester on Chapman’s Peak in Africa

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2013 - 8:07AM

The new 2014 Subaru Forester XT takes on the challenging Chapman’s Peak in South Africa in the third stage of Forester Live. How would the new-generation crossover perform on a family vacation trip this summer?

2015 Subaru WRX seen testing near Malibu CA [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2013 - 7:43AM

A new 2015 Subaru WRX was caught testing in California on a twisty section of road east of Malibu recently. Is this the new WRX and WRX STI design?

2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek and BRZ

2014 Subaru Forester is the hottest SUV in America

By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2013 - 8:07AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester along with the 2013 XV Crosstrek and BRZ have helped the brand shatter the previous monthly record and sets a blistering pace here in the U.S.

2013 Subaru WRX STI and Ken Block at Rally America National Championship

Ken Block wins STPR-Subaru WRX STI makes amazing comeback

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2013 - 7:53AM

Hoonigan Racing’s Ken Block won for the first time this season at STPR as the 2013 WRX STI Subaru team made an amazing comeback to reach the podium.

2014 Subaru Forester in Forester Family Rally

Subaru pits Canadian families against each other to win 2014 Forester

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2013 - 7:47AM

Subaru of Canada is pitting families against each other in a wild competition for the chance to win an all-new 2014 Subaru Forester. Do you have what it takes to win?

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