Subaru is keeping the Liberty relevant in the increasingly crowded mid-size sedan market place with a refresh for 2018. With an unchanged entry-level pricing of $30,240 plus on-road costs, the new 2018 Liberty has been given a subtle nip and tuck to its exterior which sees its grille, bumpers, headlights …
Read More »Subaru BRZ tS launched as new range-topper with STI goodies
Subaru’s popular BRZ sports coupe is adding equipment and a new range-topping tS variant for 2018. Available now, every 2018 BRZ variant features third generation 7-inch touchscreen infotainment, including satellite navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The new BRZ tS adds multiple new sporty features and offers even …
Read More »Next-Generation 2018 Subaru Tribeca spied
You might recall the not so successful large SUV from Subaru called Tribeca which went out of production several years ago. Well, it seems the Japanese car maker is making a comeback to the full-size family crossover segment with a next-generation model. Caught undergoing real world testing in America, this …
Read More »Next-gen Subaru WRX STI reportedly going hybrid
The next-generation Subaru WRX STI will reportedly lose its 2.5-litre turbo boxer engine for a more efficient powertrain. According to Subaru’s European Sales and Marketing Manager, David Dello Stritto, the existing engine “can simply not exist in the future”. While he did not specifically mention a hybrid engine, rumours have …
Read More »2017 Subaru XV Review
When Subaru launched the first generation XV compact crossover in 2012, it had only the Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Juke to call rivals. Fast forward to 2017, and now in its second generation, the new XV is faced with an explosion of new entrants that have come into one of …
Read More »Subaru BRZ STI Sport gains chassis tweaks and racy interior
The most potent version of the Subaru BRZ has been revealed at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show. Jointly developed with in-house performance arm Subaru Tecnica International (STI), the BRZ STI Sport launches in the Japan domestic market with a strictly limited “launch edition” in the new Cool Grey colour that recently …
Read More »Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept previews next-gen WRX / WRX STI
Subaru has unveiled the latest in its series of VIZIV concept cars at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show today. Taking centre stage at Subaru’s booth is the all-new VIZIV (vision for innovation) Performance Concept that is designed to “embody the brand’s vision for the future of making cars that deliver enjoyment and peace of mind …
Read More »Subaru unveils JDM-only limited edition WRX STI S208
Remember the hardcore Subaru WRX STI S207 from 2015? Well, the Japanese brand has released an update based on the 2017 WRX STI appropriately called the STI S208. Like its predecessor, the new S208 will only be available in the Land of the Rising Sun, with just 450 cars slated …
Read More »Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept previews next-gen WRX / WRX STI
Subaru will unveil the latest in its series of VIZIV concept cars at the Tokyo Motor Show next month. Taking centre stage at Subaru’s booth will be an all-new VIZIV (vision for innovation) Performance Concept that is designed to embody the brand’s vision for the future of making cars that …
Read More »Insanely fast Subaru WRX STI tackles Mt Washington Hillclimb [video]
If there is one race that will put both man and machine to the ultimate test, it would have to be the hill climb time attack race. The Mount Washington Hillclimb Auto Race, also known as the Climb to the Clouds, is one of the oldest hill climb events in the world. First run …
Read More »Subaru Levorg 1.6L Turbo added as new range-opener
Subaru has added a new entry-level model to the Levorg range, bringing added affordability to the sports wagon with a new entry price of below $40k. Joining the 2.0-litre turbo model launched last year is the new 1.6-litre turbo variant available in base-spec GT and high-spec GT Premium flavours. The …
Read More »Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special smashes Nurburgring lap record
The mystery surrounding Subaru’s outing at the Nurburgring last month can now be answered. The company has confirmed that the WRX STI Type RA NBR Special has set a new lap record for a four-door sedan at the famous 20.6 km Nürburgring Nordschleife race track, achieving a time of 6 minutes and 57.5 …
Read More »Updated 2018 Subaru WRX & WRX STI land, new spec.R tops range
Subaru’s iconic WRX and WRX STI performance twins have gained major update for the model year 2018 line-up, arriving into Australia with a starting price of $39,240 plus on-road costs for the WRX manual and $50,890 plus ORCs for the more hardcore WRX STI. Mechanical and cosmetic changes are amongst …
Read More »Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special going for Nürburgring lap record
Subaru has been on a teasing spree lately, started off with this GT-winged BRZ and now a heavily tuned WRX STI. But unlike the mysterious BRZ’s single shot of its towering carbon fibre STI wing, the modified WRX STI was revealed in all its glory in a full 2-minute video, …
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