Subaru News


  • How good is Subaru's EyeSight system at reducing crashes with bicycles? The IIHS says Subaru's safety system is good now, but the next-gen technology could be even better. How safe are cyclists around Subaru vehicles traveling along the road? Subaru's EyeSight safety technology is designed to keep bicycle riders safe when in close contact with the Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, Outback, Impreza, and WRX models outfitted with the first and second versions of the EyeSight system. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says Subaru's EyeSight system reduced parallel crashes with bicycles by 29 percent but had a minor impact […]
  • Is the 2023 Subaru Forester the best compact SUV you can buy this summer? Consumer Reports says it's one of the best picks for small SUV shoppers and that you should buy it and avoid the Toyota RAV4. Check out the report here before you buy. What are the best compact SUVs for shoppers this summer? An updated Consumer Reports (by subscription) ranking of new compact SUVs says you should avoid buying the 2023 Toyota RAV4 and buy the 2023 Subaru Forester instead. CR now ranks the Forester as the #1 of twenty-eight new compact SUVs. The Forester performed well […]
  • Subaru of America has issued a recall for the 2023 Subaru Ascent for a front control arm issue that could cause a steering loss and loss of control of the vehicle. Check the report to see if your car is on the list.Subaru of America has issued a recall for the newly-upgraded 2023 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV for an improperly tightened ball joint in the front control arm that could come loose and cause a crash. Fortunately, the potential number of Ascent 3-Row SUVs affected by the recall is five vehicles.
  • What are the ten best new cars for college graduates? Autotrader says the Subaru Forester is among the top new models you can buy this year. See why they say it's the smart money pick. If you just graduated from college, you need a new car that will last. With all the choices, which new model is the best? Autotrader says the 2023 Subaru Forester is a top-value pick for recent graduates, and the smart money considers the Forester compact SUV. Check out the complete list before you buy a new model.
  • The 2023 Subaru WRX has the most significant percentage of increase in sales of any Subaru nameplate this year. Maybe Subaru doesn't miss the STI as much as everyone thought? Which Subaru model has the most significant percentage of sales increase this year? The 2023 Subaru WRX is the top model, with a year-to-date increase of 174.9 percent over last year. The sport-tuned WRX is the top-performing model for Subaru of America. The WRX was up again in May. The WRX is also the best-selling compact sports car in America. The Chevrolet Corvette is the only sports car that outsells […]
  • What does Consumer Reports say about the 2024 Subaru Impreza? It could be better, and there are seven things they don't like about the next-generation hatch.Check out what Consumer Reports (by subscription) says about the 2024 Subaru Impreza. They have yet to spend much time with the all-new Impreza hatch, but CR rented an Impreza RS from Subaru of America and took the all-new RS trim level for a quick drive. Here's their initial opinion of the new compact hatchback. Even though the next-generation Impreza gets a complete remodel, CR says the Impreza is refreshed and looks similar. Here is […]
  • Last month, the 2023 Subaru Impreza had an impressive sales increase, but in May, sales were off the charts. Check out why Impreza models are flying off retailers' lots.The aging 2023 Impreza pulled off another impressive feat. Before the all-new next-generation Impreza hatchback models arrived, the outgoing model sales were up an incredible 126.0% in May compared to last year.
  • Which 2023 Subaru models still come with a manual transmission? Which 2024 Subaru models are offered with a manual transmission? The choices are getting slim. Driving enthusiasts who want a manual transmission will have even fewer choices now in Subaru vehicles after the 2023 model year. For example, you couldn't get a manual transmission in the Subaru Forester compact SUV after the 2018 model year and in the Subaru Outback midsize SUV and Legacy midsize sedan after 2015. Now more Subaru models are dropping the manual gearbox. The Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV and Subaru Solterra EV compact SUV have never […]
  • Where does the 2023 Subaru Ascent rank in the all-wheel-drive lineup? Of course, there are better-selling models than this, but it's a top pick for families. See why the Ascent 3-Row SUV checks all the boxes except for one. How well is the Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV doing after five months in 2023? The 2023 Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV gets new upgrades and a new award to save families money. The newly-refreshed 2023 Subaru Ascent is still the fourth best-selling SUV in the lineup, and sales are up again in May. So Ascent is doing well, but it could be […]
  • The 2023 Subaru Legacy sedan is now ranked one of the best new midsize cars you can buy for under $30,000 by Consumer Reports. Check out why the Legacy could be better but scores among the top models in its category.What is the best midsize car under $30,000 you can buy this year? According to Consumer Reports (by subscription) recent tests and surveys, the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the top pick. CR's models are ranked based on road-test performance, owner satisfaction, predicted reliability, safety, scores and costs less than the average new car today.