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    The Japanese carmaker chose to follow a different path from its rivals by its use of boxer engines and all-wheel drive across all models. The company is renowned and respected for its innovation, technology, and participation in motor sport. Subaru offers the small Impreza hatch and sedan, medium Liberty sedan, the high riding Liberty-based Outback crossover wagon, XV and Forester SUVs, BRZ sports coupe, and rally-bred WRX and WRX STi hatches.

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    Subaru Outback 2023 review: Sport XT

    Subaru Outback 2023 review: Sport XT

    26 Mar 2023 by Emily Agar
    Subaru has finally released a turbo-petrol engine for two of its Outback models and the Sport XT sits second from the top in the line-up. Are the new engine specs enough to satisfy those wanting the... Read more
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    Subaru Outback Touring XT 2023 review: snapshot

    Subaru Outback Touring XT 2023 review: snapshot

    22 Feb 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Touring is the top grade in the Outback line-up and has a list price of $55,990. Read more
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    Subaru Outback Touring 2023 review: snapshot

    Subaru Outback Touring 2023 review: snapshot

    18 Feb 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Touring is the top grade in the Outback line-up and has a list price of $50,990.This isn’t the most expensive Outback in the range, however. The Touring XT is more expensive because it’s the... Read more
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    Subaru Outback Sport XT 2023 review: snapshot

    Subaru Outback Sport XT 2023 review: snapshot

    18 Feb 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Sport XT is the turbocharged version of the Sport grade and lists for $52,190.The Sport XT has a 2.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine making 183kW and 350Nm, with a continuously variable... Read more
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    Subaru Outback Sport 2023 review: snapshot

    Subaru Outback Sport 2023 review: snapshot

    16 Feb 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Sport grade sits above in the entry model Outback in the range with its list price of $47,190.Don’t confuse the Sport with the Sport XT. While both have the same standard features, the XT is the... Read more
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    Subaru Outback 2023 review

    Subaru Outback 2023 review

    14 Feb 2023 by Richard Berry
    The Subaru Outback has been loved by those looking for a bit of adventure and now the new updated range has added a turbo engine which offers better towing capability and faster acceleration. Read more
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    Subaru BRZ 2023 review: S

    Subaru BRZ 2023 review: S

    30 Dec 2022 by James Cleary
    Subaru's BRZ, along with its Toyota GR86 twin, has carved out a reputation for pure sports car driving fun at a relatively affordable price. The current, second-generation version costs a little more... Read more
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    Subaru WRX 2023 review: tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 3

    Subaru WRX 2023 review: tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 3

    7 Dec 2022 by Matt Campbell
    The Subaru WRX wagon is a family car that happens to be fast and fun. Read more
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    Subaru WRX 2023 review - tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 2

    Subaru WRX 2023 review - tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 2

    1 Nov 2022 by Matt Campbell
    The new-generation Subaru WRX has a sporty wagon model, but is it sporty enough? Read more
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    Subaru WRX 2023 review: Sportswagon

    Subaru WRX 2023 review: Sportswagon

    11 Oct 2022 by Ash Leung
    My everyday family car is a VW Golf R Wagon with a roof box, and in this review, I've got something very close to it. The new Subaru WRX tS Sportswagon, also with a roof box. Read more
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    Subaru WRX 2023 review: tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 1

    Subaru WRX 2023 review: tS Sportswagon long-term | Part 1

    4 Oct 2022 by Matt Campbell
    The Subaru WRX has built a name for itself around performance and driving engagement. Does the new WRX Sportswagon live up to that pedigree? In this three-month long-term loan, Matt Campbell is... Read more
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    Family SUV Comparison: Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra vs Mazda CX-5 Touring Active 2.2D AWD vs Subaru Forester Hybrid L vs Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid

    Family SUV Comparison: Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra vs Mazda CX-5 Touring Active 2.2D AWD vs Subaru Forester Hybrid L vs Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid

    16 Jul 2022 by Richard Berry
    Now's the time to get a hybrid SUV, but did you know they aren't all as fuel efficient as you may expect? We've put the Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid and Subaru's Forester Hybrid L up... Read more
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    Subaru Forester 2022 review: Hybrid L

    Subaru Forester 2022 review: Hybrid L

    15 Jun 2022 by Emily Agar
    The Forester has been a reliable staple of the SUV market for approximately 25 years and this entry is no different. Sure, it's had a facelift but the soul of the car is the same. A safe family... Read more
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    Subaru WRX 2022 review

    Subaru WRX 2022 review

    13 May 2022 by Matt Campbell
    This combination of three letters mightn’t mean much to the uninitiated, but to the diehard go-fast car customer, or even just the performance-curious one, WRX means something.... Read more
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    Subaru BRZ 2022 review

    Subaru BRZ 2022 review

    21 Jan 2022 by Tom White
    It's lucky Toyota and Subaru committed to a second version of the BRZ and 86 pair, but has enough changed? Read more
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    Kia Sportage GT-Line vs Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed vs Subaru Forester 2.5i-S vs Hyundai Tucson Highlander N Line 2022 comparison review

    Kia Sportage GT-Line vs Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed vs Subaru Forester 2.5i-S vs Hyundai Tucson Highlander N Line 2022 comparison review

    16 Jan 2022 by Richard Berry
    Who would win in a fight between the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Subaru Forester? We brought them all together and now we know. Read more
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    Subaru Forester 2022 review

    Subaru Forester 2022 review

    11 Dec 2021 by Richard Berry
    The Subaru Forester has been updated, but you wouldn't know by looking at it. Read more
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    Subaru Outback 2022 review: Touring

    Subaru Outback 2022 review: Touring

    20 Oct 2021 by James Cleary
    Subaru's Outback has been an Aussie family favourite for decades, and the current sixth-generation model has plenty of tech, safety, and practicality, with the bonus of pretty handy off-highway... Read more
    Ford Puma and Subaru XV review - We compare two of Australia's most distinctive small SUVs

    Ford Puma and Subaru XV review - We compare two of Australia's most distinctive small SUVs

    7 Oct 2021 by Tom White
    Subaru's XV follows a well-trodden path, but Ford's Puma dares to be a little different. While each should appeal to different buyers, we look at the pros and cons of these two similarly priced SUVs. Read more
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    Subaru XV 2021 review: Hybrid S long-term

    Subaru XV 2021 review: Hybrid S long-term

    13 Jul 2021 by Tom White
    The XV is such a good fit for the adventure lifestyle of Aussies, but is this key hybrid version the step into the future Subaru needs it to be? We're spending several months with this one to find... Read more
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    Latest Subaru News

    Exxy Rexy! 2023 Subaru WRX pricing goes up with no updates or extra features for Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N rival - but by how much?

    Exxy Rexy! 2023 Subaru WRX pricing goes up with no updates or extra features for Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N rival - but by how much?

    5 Apr 2023 by Chris Thompson
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    Ute fightback! Toyota HiLux topples Ford Ranger in March sales, but Isuzu D-Max and Tesla Model Y are gaining ground

    5 Apr 2023 by Tim Nicholson
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    Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2023

    31 Mar 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Best hatchbacks and sedans arriving in 2023

    30 Mar 2023 by Tim Nicholson

    Subaru Technica Electric? Subaru trademarks new STe logo hinting at electric STI successor sub-brand

    29 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

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