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Subaru Solterra (2023)
Jul 2023 - Irish Review
Subaru's first electric car was made with Toyota, but is that enough to make it the electric SUV of choice?
by James Fossdyke
Subaru's first electric car was made with Toyota, but is that enough to make it the electric SUV of choice?
by James Fossdyke
Subaru Outback 2.5i (2022)
Jun 2022 - International First Drive Review
Updated with fresh tech and more modern styling, the new Subaru Outback adds to the appeal of its predecessor.
by James Fossdyke
Updated with fresh tech and more modern styling, the new Subaru Outback adds to the appeal of its predecessor.
by James Fossdyke
Subaru Impreza e-Boxer (2020 prototype)
Feb 2020 - Passenger Ride
Sideways snow ride shows updated Subaru Impreza has not lost its enthusiasm for drifting.
by Neil Briscoe
Sideways snow ride shows updated Subaru Impreza has not lost its enthusiasm for drifting.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru Forester e-Boxer (2020)
Jan 2020 - Irish Review
An all-new Subaru Forester ushers in hybrid e-Boxer power for the no-nonsense SUV.
by Shane O' Donoghue
An all-new Subaru Forester ushers in hybrid e-Boxer power for the no-nonsense SUV.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Subaru XV e-Boxer (2019 pre-production)
May 2019 - Prototype Review
Efficiency gains through hybrid for the latest Subaru XV e-Boxer.
by Dave Humphreys
Efficiency gains through hybrid for the latest Subaru XV e-Boxer.
by Dave Humphreys
Subaru Forester e-Boxer (2019 pre-production)
May 2019 - Prototype Review
The Subaru Forester gains hybrid tech to boost fuel efficiency.
by Dave Humphreys
The Subaru Forester gains hybrid tech to boost fuel efficiency.
by Dave Humphreys
Subaru Impreza 1.6 petrol
Jul 2018 - Irish Review
Perhaps Subaru’s petrol-only Impreza strategy doesn’t look so crazy now, but it still needs more oomph.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Perhaps Subaru’s petrol-only Impreza strategy doesn’t look so crazy now, but it still needs more oomph.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Subaru Forester 2.0 petrol
Jan 2018 - Irish Review
Subaru's Forester SUV mixes traditional toughness with cutting-edge safety. Here it is in petrol format.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru's Forester SUV mixes traditional toughness with cutting-edge safety. Here it is in petrol format.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru XV 2.0 petrol
Dec 2017 - International First Drive Review
All-new Subaru XV crossover remains familiar, but delivers numerous improvements.
by Dave Humphreys
All-new Subaru XV crossover remains familiar, but delivers numerous improvements.
by Dave Humphreys
Subaru Impreza 1.6 petrol
Nov 2017 - International First Drive Review
Subaru thinks four-wheel-drive ability will help its all-new Impreza hatch to sell.
by Matt Robinson
Subaru thinks four-wheel-drive ability will help its all-new Impreza hatch to sell.
by Matt Robinson
Subaru Levorg
Nov 2016 - Irish Review
A star rating is something of a blunt instrument here. The Subaru Levorg is, objectively, ridiculous, but you kind of can't help loving it.
by Neil Briscoe
A star rating is something of a blunt instrument here. The Subaru Levorg is, objectively, ridiculous, but you kind of can't help loving it.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru Outback
Nov 2015 - Irish Review
Expensive even compared to premium opposition, but the Subaru Outback has both capability and charm by the bucket-load.
by Neil Briscoe
Expensive even compared to premium opposition, but the Subaru Outback has both capability and charm by the bucket-load.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru Outback
Jun 2015 - Irish First Drive Review
Subaru's tough-nut estate is back with new looks and interior but it's fighting an uphill battle.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru's tough-nut estate is back with new looks and interior but it's fighting an uphill battle.
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru Levorg
Jun 2015 - International First Drive Review
Subaru does niche products well as demonstrated by the new Levorg sports estate.
by Kyle Fortune
Subaru does niche products well as demonstrated by the new Levorg sports estate.
by Kyle Fortune
Subaru Forester
Jun 2015 - Irish Review
Subaru is an almost forgotten brand in Ireland but the accomplished Forester is worthy of a closer look.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Subaru is an almost forgotten brand in Ireland but the accomplished Forester is worthy of a closer look.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Subaru WRX STI
Jul 2014 - Irish First Drive Review
Following the opinion-splitting previous model a new WRX STI reverts to saloon guise, and packs a punch.
by Dave Humphreys
Following the opinion-splitting previous model a new WRX STI reverts to saloon guise, and packs a punch.
by Dave Humphreys
Subaru Forester
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
It's an all-new Subaru, but can it compete with the likes of the CR-V and RAV4?
by Neil Briscoe
It's an all-new Subaru, but can it compete with the likes of the CR-V and RAV4?
by Neil Briscoe
Subaru XV
Mar 2013 - Irish Review
XV crossover makes for quirky alternative to the mass-market models, and it's great to drive.
by Shane O' Donoghue
XV crossover makes for quirky alternative to the mass-market models, and it's great to drive.
by Shane O' Donoghue