Do you mean a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane? Jmk wrote on July 20, - pm Permalink. Nakajima Airplane co, that's Subaru's lineage. Made warplanes in ww2. What a lovely heritage. Homer Ogle wrote on July 20, - pm Permalink. Japan used to make junk,but not anymore. Crosstreks are good because they are made in Japan.
Don't get greedy and keep it that way. I have the Impreza made in USA and build quality is terrible, wireing harness for rear power windows replaced, head unit overheated , right LED headlight replaced, strut mount cover replaced, right front body seal too thick makes the door hard to close still arguing why the dealer on that Japonise made is way better, maybe unlucky being the first batch of the first year redesign.
Actually that's not true. Everything else is built in the states. Steven in NJ wrote on July 20, - pm Permalink. I've been a loyal Subaru owner from until when I went to Hyundai. Plus, I felt that the Subaru cars has boring interiors. Buddy wrote on July 21, - am Permalink. I agree, Subaru and Hyundai make the best value cars on the market, Ive owned a bunch of both. Lexus IS the best premium brand.
Lang wrote on July 20, - pm Permalink. I owned one. It's dangerously underpowered and unreliable. Oil consumption issues, CVT problems, etc. I had my engine replaced at 35, miles.
The presentation of this vehicle is great. It is capable, good looking, roomy yet compact. I have owned 4 Subarus over the years, but I don't think I will ever consider another. I think the reason why Subaru owners "love" their cars so much is because they need to spend an inordinate amount of time maintaining them to keep them running properly. Scotty Kilmer suggests that Subaru have a problem with cyclinder head gasket boxer engine. He recommends Toyota. Keith Kollmann wrote on July 26, - pm Permalink.
This is a problem all Subaru owners know and ideally accept, at around k it starts leaking, but once you replace the head gasket the car is good for another k. I would give a lung for a Legacy station wagon, they are still sold in Europe. Greybird7 wrote on July 26, - pm Permalink. Actually, Those head gasket problems with the 2. Subaru changed the gasket design. The earlier 2. That is correct, the Subaru I had before had k and never had a problem, here is a list of those with the gasket issue: Impreza to Forester to Legacy to Outback to Baja to I am looking at a Outback, but it has CVT, and there is a new problem to face.
Greybird 7 wrote on July 27, - am Permalink. The Subaru Outback is something of an outlier in the car business -- a hot-selling station wagon. It is the Pleiades brand's best-selling model. In truth, the automaker markets the Outback as an SUV , but the model has its roots firmly in the station wagon version of the brand's Legacy midsize sedan. Ironically, while the Legacy wagon is still popular in other markets, it's no longer sold in the US or Canada owing to slow sales. In any case, in the transition from ground-bound wagon to crossover SUV, the roomy five-seat Outback does pick up real utility chops, thanks mostly to a suspension lift that gives it a substantial 8.
It also receives a more rough-and-ready appearance thanks to blacked-out lower trim, a chunky roof rack and other features. A pricer 3. It offers hp and pound-feet for improved acceleration, albeit at the expense of fuel economy. All Outback family models include EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, a suite of active safety features including adaptive cruise control, pre-collision auto brake and lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist.
An embedded TomTom-based navigation system is optional. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard regardless of which Starlink infotainment system you get. It's hard to go wrong with the Outback -- it offers ample space in an extremely versatile package with solid, car-like handling. While there's nothing wrong with the base 2. For that extra two-thousand dollars or so, you get a brace of life-improving features, including dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and fog lamps.
Not to be discounted, the 2. The 2. The Subaru Outback comes standard with this 2. However, if you plan to tow frequently, if you live in the mountains or even if you just tend to haul around a lot of kids and clutter, it might be advisable to step up all the way up to the 3.
Yes, fuel economy is substantially worse at 20 mpg city and 27 highway, but you get a lot more power -- hp and pound-feet for easier passing and acceleration. You also get more creature comforts, including heated leather seats front and rear , a speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, plus standard blind-spot detection and bigger inch wheels. Assuming you're up for the 3. I think good headlamps are among the most important safety features you can buy, so I'd splurge for this option group.
That's not inexpensive, but the Outback 3. Speaking of newer, an all-new, sixth-generation Subaru Outback is due this fall. With better power and efficiency and a new look, it might be worth waiting for. Despite having only come on the scene in , in just 20 years or so, the Forester has come to be regarded as the definitive Subaru in the eyes of many.
All Forester-family models are powered by the company's 2. Fuel economy is solid, with EPA ratings coming in at 26 mpg city and 33 on the highway.
Maximum towing capacity is limited to just 1, pounds regardless of trim. You might not immediately recognize it because it's so similar looking to its predecessor, but today's fifth-generation Subaru Forester is all-new for the model year.
This model rides atop the Subaru Global Platform, a chassis architecture set to underpin most of the company's future models. 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. The hybrid version can run on full electric for 17 miles.
While it's hard to picture the Crosstrek harrowing through a dirt road, it offers the trappings of a modern SUV in a value-added package. Most new-age sports cars come with overly complex systems aimed at improving drivability, leaving very little room for the driver input. The BRZ does the complete opposite — just like the Mazda Miata, the BRZ offers an authentic driving experience and shares much of its structure with the new Toyota 86, which is fairly practical and equally fun to drive.
While the BRZ could do with a lot more power and torque, its impressive handling and instantaneous feedback place it among the best affordable sports cars on the market. All BRZs come with a naturally aspirated 2L 4-cylinder engine paired with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, making hp and lb-ft. The Subaru Ascent, like most Subaru models, comes standard with all-wheel drive.
The Ascent boasts a flexible cabin with three rows of seats that feel more like a minivan than an SUV. The Forester is perhaps the best-matched Subaru model when it comes to showcasing its adventurous brand image. The Forester comes in a similar size as the Outback station wagon but offers a little bit more ground clearance. The Forester sells extremely well in the US, and part of the reason is that they are easy to love and hard to hate. It comes standard with all-wheel drive powered by the same 2.
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