Subaru has been named #1 Overall Brand in the Consumer Reports 2026 Car Brand Report for the second consecutive year, while the Subaru Forester 2.5 Strong Hybrid picked up the coveted Japan Car of the Year 2025–2026 title. Subaru topped 32 global brands with an Overall Score of 82, outperforming both luxury heavyweights and mainstream rivals. The brand ranked #2 in Predicted Reliability too. Japan’s Car of the Year jury rewarded the ...
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The newly updated Subaru Forester is a rugged reminder that while fashion might fade, function will endure.
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Motor Image Enterprises (MIE) has unveiled a new lineup of STI Package Editions for the Forester e-Boxer Hybrid, BRZ, and WRX at the Singapore Motorshow 2025. From rally stages to city streets, these STI Package Editions translate decades of rallying expertise into new and improved looks. Forester e-Boxer Hybrid STI Package Edition With the STI Package Edition, the Subaru Forester evolves into a head-turning adventurer. Highlights include: Aggressive Styling Enhancements: STI under spoilers, door ...
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The BRZ is Subaru's answer to a rear-wheel driven coupe, built for that pure handling experience. First, some context. Sean and I previously had an agreement in that he would test the ZN8 Toyota GR86 and I would review the ZD8 Subaru BRZ. As we drew closer to the review date, and during the photoshoot of Subaru's excellent WRX Wagon, word came through that the BRZ on test would be DUN ...
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The Subaru WRX Wagon is a safe and competent family hauler with surefooted handling abilities. Subaru. Scooby. WRX. Rexy. Rex. W. Mmmmmm... Memories... In case you didn't know, WRX stands for World Rally eXperimental. Back in the day when Subaru was competing in rallies, it was using the Legacy platform with a turbo engine and all-wheel drive. However, Subaru knew that a vehicle with a shorter wheelbase would be needed, and set ...
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An All Round Training (ART) session allowed us to experience some of the best technologies from Subaru that make its cars feel special. So you’re shopping for a car but don’t want to break the bank in doing so. The sensible thing to do would be to browse the myriad Korean or Japanese brands that represent reliability and affordability in equal measure. In some cases, even a modicum of style. However, with ...
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The Subaru Crosstrek improves itself to be a contender that can take on the ever-crowded SUV scene. The Crosstrek you see here was formally known as the XV on our shores for many years and has gone through a name refresh alongside some key upgrades. Crucially, this is still Subaru’s little tough guy, combining the form and functionality of a hatchback with more go-anywhere prowess than most city-dominated SUVs on the ...
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The new Subaru Crosstrek is now Subaru's entry-level model and coming with a new hybrid engine. Hold on, didn't we already know this SUV as the XV? So, here's the deal. Subaru decided to unleash the Crosstrek nameplate here in Singapore, a moniker previously reserved for our friends in North America. This isn't just a subtle name change either; it's a whole new personality. First things first, let's talk looks. The Crosstrek has ...
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... at Changi Exhibition Centre, and BOY are we glad we did. Thanks Subaru! Upon arriving at CEC, the first sight to greet us was a fleet of Subarus, or as enthusiasts refer to it, Scoobys parked up and on display. These included the modern-day enthusiasts' choices, in the BRZ, WRX Sedan and WRX Wagon. Up front were three hero cars from yesteryear, the S206, S207 and S208... … flanked on one side ...
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