Tests and Features

TORONTO, Ontario – According to Subaru, research has shown that a lot of people associate their brand with sport-utility vehicles and crossovers, but don’t realize the company also builds cars. That’s a curious finding, as the Legacy midsize sedan has been around for more than 25 years now, and is …

This week, The Car Guide will be heading up to the beautiful Muskoka area in order to drive Subaru’s Impreza and Legacy sedans in our Canadian winter climate. Sure, an SUV might be a good choice for its versatility, but especially for the capability of its AWD system. However, must …

A few years ago, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) had a very unique way of celebrating their 50th anniversary. Known for their collision tests, the IIHS literally pitted the 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air against the 2009 Malibu in a head-to-head confrontation. “When I told people what we were …

As soon as we hear the name Subaru, we think of all-wheel drive, and snow-covered forest trails that are perfect for rallying. However, Subaru also makes a mid-size sedan that offers a more comfortable – indeed, luxurious – way of enjoying their signature AWD. Subaru’s Legacy has been in production …

How do you get ahead in the mid-size sedan segment? If you're the all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy, you do it by combining trademark standard all-wheel drive - a segment exclusive - with fresh styling and improved fuel efficiency that finally puts you on par with the industry's leading lights. After …

LAFAYETTE, Indiana – To understand and fully appreciate the new Legacy, you have to know that the rock stars at Subaru are their engineers. It’s not the stylists, not the accountants, not the marketing execs and not even the marketing girls. This isn’t just my opinion. In fact, these are …

The Car Guide is in Indinana this week to try the latest Subaru Legacy. The 2015 Subaru Legacy was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show a few months ago. The midsize sedan got a more mature look, dropping the older styling for a more mainstream approach which should be more …

The Legacy sedan is different this year. What, you hadn’t noticed? Granted, the modifications are not exactly spectacular, but that’s because this sedan was entirely revamped in 2010. At any rate, flashy changes are not the Subaru way. Instead, this brand prefers to tweak the details that you notice in …

Subaru is a company with a built-in customer base, one which is incredibly loyal and willing to embrace the quirkier design aspects that have long identified the automaker's products. The danger of enjoying such a devoted following is that a company can be tempted to ignore certain industry trends and …

The holiday season is always an interesting time of year to test vehicles. From the climate to the frequent family outings and the hoards of gifts to cart around, December provides excellent opportunities to test a car’s aptitudes. The ideal vehicle for the season would be spacious and comfortable, feature …