Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 9:11pm

Could this be our first look at the next-gen Subaru Outback?

Just weeks before it came to light that Subaru would be ending production of the Outback for the Japanese market, eagle-eyed motorists spotted what looks like its replacement in the US.
Multiple users on Reddit and Instagram have snapped a camouflaged wagon-style vehicle roaming the streets of California, and – despite its disguise – it bears a striking resemblance to what could be the 2026 Subaru Outback.
Images of the vehicle – which appears to be boxier and taller than the current Outback – were first uploaded to Reddit on October 9, but we now have clear enough images of multiple angles, including a short video.
While some commenters have suggested the camouflaged car could instead be the North America-only Subaru Ascent, others have pointed out the car’s wagon-like shape lends itself to the Outback.

Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:47pm

Subaru Improves Hybrid For 2025 Crosstrek And Forester

Subaru has introduced a new hybrid powertrain for the Japanese market Crosstrek subcompact crossover, and all indications suggest that it may soon find its way under the hood of the US-market 2025 Crosstrek and likely (for the first time) the larger Forester compact crossover. This would be a welcomed arrival, as Subaru’s hybrid offerings have historically come up a bit short regarding technology and efficiency.

Automotive enthusiasts recall that the first-generation Crosstrek Hybrid was fitted with a gasoline-fed 2.0-liter Boxer flat-4 engine with an electric motor integrated into its continuously variable transmission (CVT). Electrical energy from braking regeneration was stored in a tiny 0.6-kWh battery pack. Its EPA ratings were a modest 29 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined—about a 3 mpg improvement overall.

Posted Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:03pm

Subaru Debuts Next-Generation Hybrid System

The next-generation hybrid is equipped with a newly developed 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed engine and transaxle. It adopts a series-parallel system that efficiently uses either the engine or motor as the power source depending on the situation. The engine’s generous dynamic performance and smooth acceleration further enhance driving enjoyment. Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD delivers reliable driving and offroad performance thanks to precise control of the mechanically coupled front and rear wheels through the… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 8:37pm

The Workshop Keeping Subaru WRC Cars On Japanese (Public) Roads

Stopping at a petrol station in the middle of nowhere – miles from civilisation or the nearest highway – might seem like the perfect night out for slasher film buffs eager to channel the energy of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. However, for most of us, the only reason for such a detour would be if the petrol station sold 99RON fuel. But this is Japan, where high-octane petrol is as… Read More →

Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:11pm

Subaru’s Solterra and Toyota’s bZ4X Climb the US EV Sales Charts

Walk around any convention-style car show, and the Subaru section is likely to stand out. Leaning into its popularity among outdoorsy types, the carmaker displays its latest models not on sterile stages but in oases of synthetic trees and puppies. So crunchy is the brand’s vibe that it’s surprising an EV wasn’t among those models until early 2023, when Subaru launched the Solterra in the US. However, Subaru’s slow burn… Read More →

Posted Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:18pm

Next-gen Subaru Outback caught testing

py photographers caught Subaru engineers out testing what is believed to be the next-generation Outback crossover on roads in Michigan… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 9:11pm

Could this be our first look at the next-gen Subaru Outback?

Just weeks before it came to light that Subaru would be ending production of the Outback for the Japanese market,… Read More →