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Subaru

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

Subaru's Boxer engines to get BorgWarner enhancement

By Don Bain on March 4, 2011 - 2:12PM

The leader in Variable Cam Timing (VCT) works with Subaru to enhance performance of the 2.5 and 2.0-liter engines, increasing fuel efficiency from 4 to 10 percent. BorgWarner adds improvements in the Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) aspects of the system and also qualify the vehicles for Super Ultra Low Emissions Level (SULEV) designation.

Subaru: Toyota-based sports car is coming to the US with RWD

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 12:57PM

Subaru has made a name for itself in the US performance market thanks to a rally-proven all-wheel-drive system mated to their turbocharged Boxer engines but when the Toyota-based Subaru sports car hits the US market it will not feature AWD or a turbocharged Boxer engine.

The front end of the Subaru Rear Wheel Drive Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 12:54PM

The rear end shot of the upcoming Subaru Rear Wheel Drive Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 12:53PM

Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England

By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM

The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.

Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011

By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 3:05PM

Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.

Subaru Expands Green Initiative with Virtual Outback Brochure

By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 5:02PM

Subaru is an environmentally friendly car company not because it has hybrids, electric vehicles or diesels in its fleet (it doesn’t) but because of steps like the green initiative it has taken with the creation of its virtual brochure for the 2011 Outback.

Subaru To Unveil Toyobura, Impreza and Trezia Concepts at Geneva Show

By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 11:22AM

With our apologies to our friends at the Chicago Auto Show, the next big auto show on the world auto stage after the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is the Geneva Auto Show, starting on March 1, which is why Subaru has decided to unveil its Toyobura, Impreza and Trezia concepts there.

Ford Wins Overall Polk Loyalty Award at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 12:51PM

Ford’s resurgence is shown with the announcement that it has the highest rate of overall customer loyalty with its win at the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented at the Automotive News World Congress as part of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Kia is the brand with most improved loyalty.

Tuner customs challenging sculptured concepts at Detroit Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 12:00AM

Concept cars have traditionally been far-out sculptures, exercises in futuristic thinking at the Detroit Auto Show, complete with radical interiors. This year, the spectrum has been expanded to include the tuner look, but with radical paint accents over sculpture.

First Press Day recap and more from 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on January 10, 2011 - 7:40PM

The first day of the 2011 NAIAS press coverage at the Detroit Auto Show was kicked off early with the Car and Truck of the Year Awards. Aside from Chevy Volt and the Ford Explorer winning the coveted event, the day revealed more and more products, a host of interviews and events and reveals.

Hyundai, Kia, Subaru first to top pre-recession sales

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 6, 2010 - 4:53PM

The two American car brands with Korean roots – Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America – have already set all-time annual sales records, with one month still remaining before the year ends. Similarly, Japan-based Subaru of America closed November with an 11-month sales total that tops its previous 12-month record. The trio becomes the first U.S. auto retailers to fully recover from the car market's big contraction that began in 2008.

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