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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

The Toyota GT86 TRD brings new aggressive design to the UK tuner crowd

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2013 - 6:22PM

Since the Toyota GT86, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru Boxer were introduced, the tuner crowd around the world has been clamoring for higher performance variants of the new Japanese rear drive sports coupe and while it doesn’t pack any more power – the new Toyota GT86 TRD carries a more aggressive design that could eventually come to those Toyobaru coupes sold in the US.

2013 Subaru Forester, Outback, BRZ, Impreza and Legacy

2013 Forester earns two of Subaru’s six Kiplinger awards

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2013 - 5:21PM

The 2013 Subaru Forester has won two Kiplinger awards along with the 2013 Outback, BRZ, Impreza and Legacy who take home awards in six areas.

Subaru VIZIV Concept, 2013 Outback Diesel Lineartronic, 2014 Forester

Subaru unveiling three new cars at Geneva Motor Show

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2013 - 7:57AM

Subaru will unveil three important new cars in Geneva, the world premiere of the VIZIV Concept, the 2013 Outback Diesel Lineartronic and all-new 2014 Forester.

2013 Subaru WRX / WRX STI Special Edition models

Subaru WRX / WRX STI special edition models are super exclusive

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2013 - 7:17PM

Subaru has announced pricing on two limited run exclusive 2013 Special Edition WRX and WRX STI sedan models that will be coming to the U.S. this spring.

Forester and WRX help Subaru get a fast start in 2013

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2013 - 8:14AM

The 2013 Subaru Forester and WRX have helped Subaru get to a fast start in 2013 with an impressive increase in January sales, and the new 2014 Subaru Forester is set to launch in the U.S. this spring.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

2013 WRX STI improvements produce impressive results

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2013 - 8:02AM

The new improvements made to the 2013 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car were put to the test at the Fuji Speedway in Japan and produced some impressive results.

2014 Subaru Forester takes on Australia and wins

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2013 - 4:36PM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is taken on a 60,000 mile treck across five continents and it starts in Australia where it tames the most adventurous terrain.

The first look at the Scion FR-S Convertible

Toyota GT86 Open Concept to preview Scion FR-S Convertible in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 3:29PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that the Toyota GT86 Open Concept will debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show and when it does – the world will have its first look at will likely become the Scion FR-S Convertible and possibly the Subaru BRZ Convertible.

New 2013 Subaru WRX STI to compete in 24-hour Nurburgring

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2013 - 10:13AM

The newly built 2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door will offer enhanced performance as it competes in the 2013 Nurburgring 24-Hour Race.

David Higgins 2013 Subaru WRX STI Sno*Drift Rally race car

Duct tape and shoe laces propel WRX STI to second overall in Sno*Drift Rally [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2013 - 8:28AM

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI driven by David Higgins took second overall in the first Sno*Drift Rally race after being put back together with duct tape and a co-drivers shoe laces.

New Subaru hybrid will make its world debut this spring

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2013 - 7:52AM

Subaru is developing its first hybrid model and the new hybrid powertrian will be ready to make its global debut this year at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

2013 Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86 / Scion FR-S awards

Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 trophy cabinet is overflowing with awards

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2013 - 8:04AM

Every week the 2013 Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 gets a new award and the sporty coupe along with the new 2014 Forester is getting more global attention.

Subaru teases new Dog Tested commercials

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2013 - 1:57PM

Not interested in watching grown men throw a pigskin around on game day? Try the Puppy Bowl IX on Animal Planet. Like any grand sports event, the Puppy Bowl will feature debut commercials by its sponsors, including Subaru.

Subaru launches the track-ready Gazoo RA Racing BRZ

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2013 - 9:18AM

For those in Japan who want to go racing, Subaru has announced the new Gazoo RA Racing BRZ performance coupe.

2014 Subaru Forester gets price and fuel mileage increase

By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2013 - 8:42AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester will get a bump in price over the previous generation, but will come with improved fuel mileage and new high-tech features.

2013 Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT 86

2013 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ are simply the best

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2013 - 11:45AM

The all-new 2013 Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S continue to pile up honors and have won their first award of the new year by being the best.

Australia gets Outback diesel but not in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2013 - 8:59AM

The Australians not only get a diesel automatic variant in the 2013 Subaru Outback, but also a price drop on the ultra-efficient 2.0 diesel and Americans are left out.

2014 Subaru Forester continues its global launch

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2013 - 7:47AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester continues its global launch and made its Canadian premiere in Montreal.

Subaru offers extended warranty in UK to help lagging sales

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2013 - 5:12PM

Subaru UK has announced they will extend the warranty in the UK in response to customer and dealer feedback. But it's likely because of poor sales in the UK.

Subaru BRZ GT300 Super GT Series activities announced

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2013 - 12:33PM

Subaru STI has announced the upcoming Subaru Motorsport activities for 2013 that includes the BRZ GT300 and WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car.

2013 XV Crosstrek is another global winner for Subaru

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2013 - 7:05AM

Subaru has set all-time annual record sales in the U.S., Canada and Australia due to global launches of the new 2013 XV Crosstrek, BRZ and new Impreza.

2014 Subaru Forester to debut with new Starlink

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2013 - 7:57AM

Subaru will debut their new in-car infotainment system in the new 2014 Forester and later this year in the 2014 Impreza, BRZ and XV Crosstrek.

2013 Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT 86, Scion FR-S

Subaru BRZ is TopGear's Fun-est Car of the Year

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2013 - 8:03AM

The new 2013 Subaru BRZ isn’t the most expensive sports car and doesn’t have the most power but is voted Fun Car of the Year by TopGear Australia against some stiff competition.

New Subaru Impreza fuels record sales for 2012

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2013 - 9:34AM

Subaru has achieved record sales for December and 2012 and the new Impreza is leading the way along with the 2013 BRZ and new XV Crosstrek.

2014 Subaru Forester could get new hybrid powertrain

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2013 - 8:20AM

Subaru is counting on two new vehicles this year to fuel sales growth, an all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and a new hybrid that could be coming in the new Forester.

Subaru recalls 634k cars and SUVs over fire-causing lighting defect

By Anthony Faccenda on January 3, 2013 - 1:58PM

The recall concerns 2009-2012 Subaru Forrester, 2010-2011 Subaru Legacy, 2010-2011 Subaru Outback, and 2006-2012 Subaru Tribeca models equipped with defective puddle lights.

Impreza, BRZ, XV Crosstrek sales force Subaru to increase US production

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2013 - 8:02AM

Subaru is experiencing such strong sales of the new Impreza, 2013 XV Crosstrek, and BRZ that they will need to increase U.S. production capacity.

2013 Toyota GT 86/Subaru BRZ best buys of 2012

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2013 - 9:21AM

The new 2013 Toyota GT 86 and Subaru BRZ have been touted as the best of the best buys in Australia by TMR.

South Koreans abhor the new Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2012 - 4:56PM

Subaru is disliked by the South Koreans so much that they will pull out of the country next year and stop selling the popular 2013 Forester, Legacy and Outback.

BRZ Premium Sport Concept previews 2014 BRZ STI

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2012 - 4:41PM

Subaru is unveiling the BRZ Premium Sport Concept in Tokyo next month and it will be a forerunner of the new 2014 BRZ STI that is coming next year.

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