Overview The fifth-generation Subaru Forester, introduced for the 2019 model year, represents a significant evolution of the brand’s best-selling SUV. Built upon the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), this generation emphasizes structural rigidity, improved cabin quietness, and enhanced crash protection. By utilizing a modular architecture, Subaru engineers increased the wheelbase compared to the previous generation, resulting…
Overview The 1984 Subaru Brat, an acronym for “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter,” occupies a unique niche in automotive history. Developed as a derivative of the Leone station wagon, the Brat was engineered to circumvent the “Chicken Tax,” a 25% tariff on imported light trucks. By installing rear-facing plastic seats in the cargo bed, Subaru successfully…
Overview The 1985 Subaru Brat represents the final years of a unique vehicle concept that bridged the gap between a compact passenger car and a light-duty pickup truck. Originally developed at the request of Subaru of America to circumvent the “Chicken Tax”—a 25 percent tariff on imported light trucks—the Brat utilized a clever design featuring…
Overview The Subaru Brat, an acronym for “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter,” occupies a unique niche in the history of the light truck segment. Introduced to the North American market in the late 1970s, the vehicle was engineered to circumvent the “Chicken Tax,” a 25 percent tariff on imported light trucks. By installing rear-facing seats in…
Overview The 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek represents the second generation of the brand’s popular subcompact crossover. Built on the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), this model marked a significant technical advancement for the manufacturer, offering increased chassis rigidity, improved suspension geometry, and a lower center of gravity compared to its predecessor. The SGP architecture was designed to…
Overview The Subaru Crosstrek, known in international markets as the Subaru XV, represents the brand’s entry into the subcompact crossover segment. Built upon the Subaru Global Platform, the vehicle shares its structural architecture with the Impreza hatchback, though it features a significantly increased ride height and ruggedized exterior cladding. Since its introduction, the Crosstrek has…
Overview The Subaru Ascent serves as the brand’s largest vehicle, designed specifically to address the needs of the North American market for a three-row midsize SUV. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Ascent marked Subaru’s return to the three-row segment following the discontinuation of the Tribeca. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, the vehicle…
Overview The Subaru Ascent serves as the brand’s largest vehicle to date, marking its entry into the competitive mid-size three-row SUV segment. Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Ascent was engineered specifically for the North American market to address the needs of families requiring increased passenger capacity and cargo versatility. It is built upon…
Overview The Subaru B9 Tribeca arrived in the North American market for the 2006 model year as the brand’s first foray into the mid-size three-row crossover segment. Developed to compete with established rivals like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, the Tribeca utilized the Subaru SI-Chassis platform, which it shared with the Legacy and Outback….
Overview The Subaru BRZ, introduced for the 2013 model year, represents a collaborative engineering effort between Subaru and Toyota. Developed to provide an accessible, lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports car, the BRZ utilizes a unique platform featuring a low center of gravity and a front-mounted boxer engine. This architecture, shared with the Toyota 86 and Scion FR-S,…
Overview The second-generation Subaru BRZ, introduced for the 2022 model year, represents a significant mechanical advancement over its predecessor. Developed in collaboration with Toyota, this rear-wheel-drive sports coupe maintains the low center of gravity and balanced handling characteristics that defined the original model while addressing previous criticisms regarding power delivery. The vehicle is built on…
Overview The Subaru BRZ tS, standing for “tuned by STI,” represents a specialized performance-oriented variant of the first-generation Subaru BRZ. Introduced to the North American market for the 2018 model year, this limited-production trim focused on enhancing the handling dynamics of the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe without altering the core powertrain. Developed in collaboration with Subaru…