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2017 Subaru Impreza 2.0i Premium Review
For the money you still can’t beat Subaru, And their loyal customers relish the fact that they don’t have to go into debt to buy one. In fact, Kelly Blue Book, which has been in the car evaluation business since 1926, recently bestowed the following exemplary awards on Subaru: Most Trusted Brand, Best Overall Brand and Lowest Cost to Own.
Read More »2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring Review
Subaru has developed a following of loyal enthusiasts eager to share their positive experiences with others. I had just finished photographing this Brilliant Brown Pearl Outback when I was accosted by a Subaru-owning neighbor dying to get a look at the new-for-2017 Touring version of the Outback.
Read More »2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Limited Review
Here’s another 2016 model you can probably wangle a good deal on at your Subaru dealer. The current Crosstrek, which is a customized derivative of the Imprezza line, is about to be supplanted with an all new model for 2017.
Read More »2016 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited Review
Subaru pioneered the crossover SUV with the original Forrester. The 2016 model marks the fourth revision of that first model. This 3,370 pound mini SUV retails for $28,795 in Limited trim.
Read More »2016 Subaru BRZ Review
Although Subaru (BRZ) and Toyota (Scion FRS) have collaborated from the outset to produce slightly different versions of the same 2+2 sports coupe, there are some notable differences that differentiate the pair. For 2016, Subaru has taken pains to upgrade the look of their BRZ.
Read More »Review: 2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium
Subaru has always been known for its idiosyncratic vehicles, from the humorous Brat mini pickup with seating for 2 in the bed, to the other-worldly SVX coupe with fixed side windows and doors extending well into the roof. As always, Subaru designers put more of a premium on functionality than beauty.
Read More »Review: 2015 Subaru BRZ Series Blue
In Series Blue trim, a new level of cosmetic refinement for 2015, the BRZ decidedly outshines its Toyota counterpart. The BRZ shares basic architecture with the FRS: rear wheel drive (first ever for Subaru), 2.0 liter flat four cylinder engine producing 200hp, independent suspension and disc brakes at all four corners.
Read More »Review: 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Life is thus easy with Outback. It’s faster than you think, more nimble than it looks, yet still every bit as practical and affordable as you’ve come to expect from Subaru. For 2015, this dependable companion has gotten better without getting bigger, and faster without getting thirstier.
Read More »Review: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
With a static ride height of 8.7 inches, all wheel drive, and nubby Yokohama Geolander tires (225/55R17), the Crosstrek is a legitimate off road tool, eminently well suited to outback forays, winter endeavors, and expeditions to the supermarket.
Read More »Review: 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Its appeal lies in its consummate practicality, standard all wheel drive traction, spunky pancake 4 engine, new CVT drive train, and above all, its unsurpassed interior spaciousness. If all that isn’t worth a relatively modest investment of $33,220, good luck bettering this combo elsewhere.
Read More »2012 Subaru Outback 3.6R Review
For years Subaru has marketed its Legacy Outback as the SUV alternative for the outdoor crowd, with all the practicality and off-road capability of an SUV, but
Read More »Toyota FT-86 II Concept Moves Closer to Production
A new concept of the Toyota FT-86 debuted at the Geneva Motor. The Toyota FT-86 II concept sports coupe, after making its original debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show with the FT-86 concept, seems to be moving closer to an actual production model. Little information and specs have been released about the redesigned FT-86 […]
Read More »2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Review
The Subaru Forester is one of Subaru’s best selling vehicles – a five-passenger mid-sized SUV that offers impressive interior space and cargo space, good mpg, standard AWD
Read More »2011 Subaru Impreza WRX First Impressions Review
The latest incarnation of the Impreza WRX makes so much sense on so many levels that it’s hard to believe you only need to shell out $28,995 to buy the leather-shod Limited model.
Read More »Video Review: 2011 Subaru WRX STI Sedan vs 2007 Subaru WRX STI
For 2011 Subaru brings back the STI as a 4-door and a long list of improvements. How does this new model compare against the now “classic” 2007 design? Owners claim that the 2007 STI was the “best” ever and the changes made to the model in subsequent model years softened the car and ruined its […]
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