Subaru

Subaru is a popular and long-standing mass-producer of mainstream vehicles for the US market, with its imports originating from straight out of Japan. The majority of Subaru’s cars are equipped with a boxer-type flat engine and the brand’s signature Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. In fact, the only new Subaru vehicle that’s an exception to the latter is the BRZ - a sports coupe outfitted with a boxer engine and a rear-wheel drivetrain (a project co-developed with Toyota). Subaru’s automobiles are known for their savvy designs, attractive styling, and top-notch safety standards. They’re value-packed, too, and relatively affordable - the ideal everyday family cruisers.

2020 Subaru Models

Below are the more common specifications prospective buyers can expect from the different types of packages proffered from the Asiatic manufacturer:

• Coupes: The BRZ is the only sports coupe from Subaru’s lineup and it’s one of the most popular in America for its performance-to-price ratio. It’s inherently an outsider, too. This is made clear when compared directly to the rest of the automakers range since it departs from AWD tradition in favor of a performance-purposed ethos and exclusive RWD setup. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter flat-four naturally-aspirated mill with outputs of 205 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. Purists will appreciate the six-speed manual gearbox, though an auto version is provided for the leisure-seekers, too.
• Sedans: Subaru’s latest sedan models are equipped with either a 2.0-liter four-pot or a 2.5L four-pot - naturally-aspirated in the conventional compact and midsize family saloons and turbocharged in the purposed WRX speedsters. A low-ratio stick-shift or CVT is commonplace in the former with a manual typically given to the latter. The casual saloons are innately ideal family-friendly commuters - they’re inexpensive, economical, safe, reliable, and easy to live with. The WRX variants are the same, only pricier and far more capable in terms of straight-line acceleration and handling at the limits.
• SUVs and Crossovers: There are compact, midsize, and full-size variants in Subaru’s SUV model list including a lone hybridized version of the first classification. Though not particularly cheap, these utes offer the most in on-road comfort and passenger-centric accommodations. They’re styled with a rugged, outdoorsy image that has each looking good in those adventure-vacation pictures, too. Their powertrain compositions aren’t too powerful, though. The biggest of the lot is a 2.4L turbo-four mustering up a total of only 260 hp for the eight-seater Ascent. While the Symmetrical AWD system works well here, the underpowered motors and continuously variable transmissions limit utility.
• Hatchbacks and Wagons: There is only a single hatchback option - the Impreza - and a single wagon option - the Outback - in the Japanese manufacturer’s latest car lineup. The hatch is as vanilla as they come; it’s installed with a 2.0L four-cylinder unit and can be had with either a five-speed shifter or a continuously variable transmission. It is, however, one of the only 4WD hatches available and the most affordable in the States with an MSRP below $20k. The Onyx Edition XT and Limited XT Outback get possibly the best motor of all Subaru models - a turbocharged 2.4L four-banger with 260 hp and 277 lb-ft. A 2.5L does duty for the other four trims.

Subaru Lineup and Prices

What to Consider Before Buying a New Subaru Car

The mainstream market isn’t so named for nothing. With countless automakers producing and touting their automobiles throughout America, the full list of cars for sale in the USA truly is unfathomable. Fortunately, CarBuzz’s novel shopping tools section incorporates comprehensive reviews, a handy comparison tool, BuzzScore ratings in ten categories, numerous photos, and more, ranking all new and used offers in the USA. To find the best Subaru, our car reviews extrapolate on details such as prices, features, and equipment specs, mileage, reliability, and value for money. Once you’ve formulated a shortlist of cars from Subaru’s model list, a few test drives might be in order.

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