Subaru Expert Reviews
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Subaru has addressed every issue we ever had with the old Outback, making the 2026 redesign a veritable masterpiece of family transportation in the process.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
The Impreza RS is meant to be a sporty version of Subaru’s compact four-door hatchback, but it's more comfortable than sporty, with a soft-riding suspension, unhurried acceleration and cushy seats.
By Aaron Bragman
Detroit Bureau Chief
Compared to the prior generation, the biggest clear change for this “all-new” off-road-focused 2026 Forester Wilderness is a new all-terrain tire that’s slightly wider and taller.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
For 2026, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the one to get in the Crosstrek lineup as long as it’s within budget and you don’t need the capability of the Wilderness trim.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The redesigned Solterra is much more competitive, with more power, significantly more range, improved charging capabilities and a new Tesla-style NACS charging port.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
With a fully mechanical AWD system, familiar flat-four and improved performance over its gas-only sibling, the all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid is sure to be a megahit for Subaru.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it might be a bit long in the tooth, the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT is just about the best do-it-all road-trip car you can find on dealer lots.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
As one of the only affordable-ish rear-wheel-drive sports cars available on the market, the 2024 Subaru BRZ tS is an uncommon delight.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Moderately outgunned in performance when compared to the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R, the WRX tS is still a strong performer that balances refinement and interior quality.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The new-for-2024 Subaru WRX TR trim brings a sharper edge to the regular WRX — for better and for worse.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
