The Forester is great at normal SUV tasks and offers a roomy interior, but what was once a fun option in the crossover category has lost its spark. The Impreza is a good value overall and it offers great safety accolades, but its slothlike acceleration and average fuel economy hold it back from leading the segment.
With standard all-wheel drive and myriad popular features, the Outback is exceedingly capable and loaded with contemporary technology. Love it or hate it, the Subaru WRX refuses to be ignored: raucous and rambunctious, it wears its rally-car inspiration as a badge of honor. The WRX STI offers all-wheel-drive traction and jaw-dropping acceleration, and still makes a statement after all these years. A versatile cabin and countless desirable features make the Ascent a compelling three-row SUV that upholds the Subaru tradition.
The Subaru BRZ delivers sports-car performance and surprising practicality to driving enthusiasts on a budget. Touchy-feely marketing suggests that love is what makes a Subaru a Subaru, but the features that really define the brand are rugged styling and standard all-wheel drive. Fueling Subaru's success is American consumers' desire for SUVs and all-wheel drive—two things that make the Forester an alluring choice.
Standard all-wheel drive, fantastic safety ratings, and a comprehensive suite of infotainment features make the Subaru Impreza sedan and hatchback a compelling choice in the compact-car marketplace. With standard all-wheel drive and a suite of available safety tech at a price that undercuts competitors, the Legacy is a smart buy. Close Clear all. Abarth [3] Apply filter.
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Whereas past-generation models offered a higher-performance model, this time out, Subaru has simplified the Forester range greatly. There's more standard features and there's still plenty of off-road ability, with 8. There's even a new Sport model with blacked-out trim and wheels and racy red accents. However, if you're looking for actual better performance, you're going to need to splurge for an Outback with the 3. Overall, the Forester is a competent jack-of-all-trades that offers above-average off-road ability, but its acceleration is pokey and its ride and handling balance is a bit roly-poly.
Most crossovers aren't much good when it comes to off-roading, but the Forester isn't most crossovers. Since all Subaru Foresters feature the same powertrains, the only reason to move up the trim ladder is down to added features -- primarily creature comforts like leather seating and nicer audio systems, although there are a few safety features are optional. Because there's no performance benefits for spending more money, I'm inclined to recommend speccing out a more basic Forester, an idea that's in keeping with the model's rugged, outdoorsy ethos.
On the inside, you get 4G LTE WiFi capability, a rear armrest with cup holders, and a six-speaker audio system with 6. On the safety front, the Forester Premium also gets Subaru's Starlink Safety and Security telematics suite, which includes automatic collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, remote engine start with climate control and various other services. You want above-average acceleration and handling, or if you prefer to not see yourself coming and going.
The Ascent is Subaru's newest model line, and it's also the biggest vehicle the company has ever sold. This three-row crossover SUV takes everything that people love about the Forester and super-sizes it for bigger families. This new model even looks like an overgrown Forester, fitting right in with Subaru's rugged-yet-conservative aesthetic.
That pricing range places this Indiana-built SUV in the heart of the burgeoning upper mid-size crossover market, where it competes against segment stalwarts like the Ford Explorer , Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander , as well as newcomers like the Hyundai Palisade , Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas.
New for , the Ascent is based on the same Subaru Global Architecture that underpins the current Impreza and Forester models. Powered by a 2. Most other vehicles in this class offer V6 power, but the forced-induction engine of the Subaru is in the hunt when it comes to overall power, and fuel-efficiency ratings up to 21 mpg city, 27 highway are class competitive, too.
Best for larger families or those who have regular towing needs the Ascent can lug up to 5, pounds , this Subaru also offers above-average cargo space -- up to The Ascent also offers plenty of tech features, including a wealth of standard active safety gear and Starlink infotainment with standard Apple CarPlay , Android Auto, and a 6.
Optional features include a larger 8. Overall, the Ascent is a well-rounded three-row SUV that doesn't really stand out in any particular area. Because all Ascent models feature the same powertrains, speccing out your dream three-row Subaru is is really a question of how much you want to spend on cabin conveniences and the stray additional safety feature.
As this is a family vehicle and not a luxury car, I'm inclined to keep things simple and relatively low cost. This model range ascends ahem from base Ascent to Premium, Limited and Touring. On the outside, that means nicer inch alloy wheels, body-color trim and a windshield-wiper deicer.
On the inside, that means the larger 8. Perhaps more importantly for a kid-friendly vehicle, Premium spec also includes second-row climate controls, stain-resistant upholstery, dual front- and rear USB ports and 4G LTE WiFi capability to keep everyone's tablets and phones humming.
Finally, Premium also includes blind-spot detection with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert. This option cluster also includes reverse automatic braking and an auto-dim mirror with HomeLink buttons.
While I like features like second-row captain's chairs or embedded navigation, things get very pricey very quickly. That's because it also includes features like a panoramic roof and inch wheels, which look sharp but don't help ride quality. If there's one model that's generally overlooked in the Subaru lineup, it's the company's Legacy sedan.
That's a bit of a shame, because there's nothing really wrong with this midsize family four-door, and there's quite a lot that's right about it. For starters, the Legacy has standard all-wheel drive, a feature that's still in short supply among midsize non-premium sedans. It's also available with six-cylinder power, which is also becoming something of a rarity in a class where most car companies are downsizing power offerings to four-cylinder engines. The entire range also features a good amount of active safety features.
The Legacy has been around since , and it's now in its 6th generation in its final year. The new 7th-generation model shown below arrives this fall for the model year, and it shows signs of being worth waiting for.
However, Subaru hasn't made the new model available for test drives, and it won't be in showrooms until later this year, so for now, your only choice is the model. Fuel economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The optional 3. The four-cylinder Legacy trim walk runs from base 2. The range-topping 3. The Legacy used to be available in a handsome and utilitarian station wagon model, but that body style has been supplanted by the Subaru Outback, a lifted quasi-SUV you can read about elsewhere in this buyer's guide.
These days, if you want a Legacy, it's four-door sedan or nothing. If anything, there are hundreds of videos on YouTube of Subaru automobiles pulling out full-fledged trucks , police cars, and buses out of sticky situations. Here are ten best Subaru models of the decade. Part of its perks includes a supersize panoramic sunroof with a theater-style seating where the rear occupants sit higher than those at the front.
The high trim variant comes with leather seats with pearl white-and-blue trims. The Exiga is a worthy entry, but still has a lot to do to beat its competition. The Subaru Tribeca, while completely out of the brand's line of designs, offers a surprising amount of practicality, even though it's not as exciting to drive. The Tribeca comes with a 3. The Tribeca falls short with a poor interior that's not comfortable compared to its competition; it's also not as engaging behind the wheels compared to its rivals.
There are a few things that make the Subaru Legacy a worthy purchase — it comes standard with all-wheel drive, and a suite of safety tech features at a price that undercuts its competitors. The Legacy makes a fun, good quality ride sedan for the family. Its interior is quite comfortable, with spacious cargo space and smartphone support through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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