2018 Subaru Outback | Cars.com photo by Evan Sears
CARS.COM — Come summer, there’s going to be some changes at your local Subaru dealer. The brand is readying refreshed versions of its mid-size Legacy sedan and Outback wagon for later this year, and a fully redesigned Crosstrek compact crossover will also hit dealerships.
Competes with: Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade Looks like: A cladded-up version of the Impreza hatchback Drivetrain: 152-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder with six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission; all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Summer
Competes with: Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Nissan Murano Looks like: Subaru gave the Outback similar updates to its Legacy sibling Drivetrain: 175-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder or 256-hp, 3.6-liter six-cylinder with CVT; all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Summer