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2018 Subaru Impreza: When Clark Kent Tries to Fit in4.0/5

I know a Subaru review that focuses on all-wheel-drive is cliché, but in my case, if I hadn’t been driving a car fitted with the system on my drive back from Ottawa to Montreal during one of the most intense winter blizzards the province of Quebec has witnessed this year, …February 26, 2018

2018 Subaru Crosstrek: For High-Protein Diets4.0/5

When I scheduled the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek for testing, Subaru Canada offered the choice between two vehicles, the one with the manual transmission, or the one with the continuously variable automatic transmission. Obviously, the market being what it is means nobody’s driving manuals these days. But the Crosstrek is aimed …January 23, 2018

2018 Subaru WRX: With a CVT, it's Weird3.5/5

The Subaru WRX is a car that needs little introduction. Ever since its debut in the early 2000s, the rally-derived Japanese sport compact quickly earned the respect of enthusiasts simply by the amount of performance it offered for the price. A turbocharged boxer engine coupled to a full-time all-wheel drive …November 20, 2017

2017 Subaru BRZ Inazuma Edition: Blinded by the Light3.5/5

The Subaru BRZ, first introduced jointly with Scion and its FR-S in 2012, added a low-cost, fun-to-drive sports coupe to the market. It allowed the typical driving enthusiast a chance to experience that low-to-the-ground sports-car feel, along with Subaru's signature boxer engine in a rear-wheel-drive package for under $30,000. The …September 1, 2017

2017 Subaru Forester: Black Sheep3.5/5

Subaru always stood out from the competition with its uniqueness, although some prefer to call it “quirkiness.” Being different doesn’t necessarily result in high sales volumes, especially in some very conservative market segments such as the midsize sedan class, but in others, it can be an advantage. In the case …August 23, 2017

2017 Subaru Legacy: a Middle Finger to Winter3.5/5

Let’s be clear on one thing: a vehicle equipped with all-wheel drive provides an undeniable advantage during the winter season in Canada. The extra grip of such a system allows us to confront snowstorms and icy surfaces with more confidence, and we feel much more in control. That being said, …May 1, 2017

2017 Subaru BRZ: Sports Car for the Masses4.0/5

There’s a difference between a sports car and a sporty car. The first one was designed from scratch to offer performance and handling characteristics, while versatility as well as comfort and convenience features aren’t the priority. A sporty car, on the other hand, is a bread-and-butter vehicle that was modified …February 24, 2017

2017 Subaru WRX STI: a Lesson in Love4.0/5

I won’t shy away from the fact that I love the Subaru WRX and WRX STI. I first drove a new WRX 16 years ago and it left such an impression on my psyche that I bought a used one a few years later. I still have and drive it …September 27, 2016

2016 Subaru WRX: Held Back3.0/5

The sporty compact segment was thriving a few years ago, as the Chevrolet Cobalt SS and the Dodge Caliber SRT4 were duking it out on the American front, while the Mazdaspeed3, the Honda Civic Si and the Volkswagen Golf GTI were the big players to bring down. Today, sales aren't …September 9, 2016

2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited: The Nonconformist3.5/5

While automakers try their best to create utility vehicles that offer a car-like drive, Subaru goes the other way by selling a car that rides like an SUV. In the thin market segment of high-riding wagons, the Japanese brand is raking in good profits with its Outback, even if their …November 24, 2015

2016 Subaru Forester: Boxing Its Way To Success4.0/5

There's something to be said for daily transportation that never asks you to give it a second thought. The 2016 Subaru Forester takes on the most thankless of roles in the automotive industry - that of affordable family hauler - and it puts in a performance worthy of a best …November 13, 2015

2015 Subaru WRX STI: Honing The Edge4.0/5

It's been a year since the 2016 Subaru WRX STI received its most recent redesign, but unlike its less-endowed WRX platform-mate it's no longer operating in a class of one. Whereas the base WRX faces no real direct competitors at its price point, the introduction of the Volkswagen Golf R …October 15, 2015

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