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Winter Playtime With Three All-Purpose Subarus

Around these parts, no one would be surprised to open the dictionary to the word "winter" and find a picture of a Subaru next to it. An overstatement? Perhaps, but not as much as you may think. For Canadians, Subaru and winter go hand in hand. Over the years, the …February 11, 2015

The 2015 Subaru Legacy: Better Than Ever4.0/5

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 …January 7, 2015

2015 Subaru WRX: Everyday Hero4.5/5

The 2015 Subaru WRX is a triumph in more ways than one. A lucky 13 years removed from the very first WRX to grace Canadian shores, the Japanese automaker has not only proven that there exists a market for an affordable, rally-inspired compact performance sedan in North America but has …August 1, 2014

2014 Subaru Impreza: Frugal All-Wheel Drive3.5/5

When the current-generation Subaru Impreza first came out it was a landmark achievement for the Japanese brand. Finally, Subaru was able to offer an all-wheel drive car whose fuel efficiency was competitive with the rest of the compact crowd. Two years later the 2014 Subaru Impreza is still going strong, …May 23, 2014

2013 Subaru WRX STI: Almost Too Much Of A Good Thing4.0/5

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI caters to a very specific customer: someone who wants to go quickly, in all manner of weather conditions, above all other concerns. To this end, the STI edition of Subaru’s high performance compact sedan (and hatchback) has been outfitted with exactly the type of kit …November 8, 2013

2014 Subaru Forester: Fun not Included4.0/5

Although totally revamped for 2014, the Subaru Forester remains one of the most serious vehicles on the planet. Its engineers and designers chose not to take advantage of this new generation to inject a little fun into the Forester. There are no real surprises: we’ve become accustomed to certain things …September 23, 2013

2013 Subaru Impreza WRX: One Last Look At An Icon4.5/5

It didn’t take long for the Subaru WRX to become an affordable performance icon. Right from the time it was introduced in 2002, this Japanese rocket has been wooing young and old alike with its combination of turbocharged power, all-wheel drive, and a rally-inspired suspension. No, the boy-racer looks haven’t …May 9, 2013

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek: Subaru's Best Compact Crossover Effort4.0/5

Subaru is one of the pioneering brands when it comes to building crossovers, having given the world the Outback in the 1990s, a vehicle that blurred the line between wagon and SUV and which found a ready-made audience that few automakers had previously thought to tap. Flash forward to 2013 …January 18, 2013

2013 Subaru BRZ - The Most Exciting Subaru Ever Built5.0/5

The concept of a rear-wheel drive Subaru is as foreign to most Canadians as the idea of Toyota pitching in to help build an exciting car. And yet here we are with the 2013 Subaru BRZ, by far the most exciting automobile in the Japanese brand's lineup and the direct …October 26, 2012

2013 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited with Eyesight : Something Old, Something New4.0/5

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 …October 19, 2012

Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ: Sibling rivals take home the hardware in the 2013 Guide

If you’ve seen the new edition of Le Guide de l’auto and leafed through its 678 pages, you already know that the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ were crowned Cars of the Year. These two new coupes share the title because they’re practically identical twins born of a joint project …September 13, 2012

2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i: Always up to the job!3.5/5

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 …February 10, 2011

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