Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:24pm

Subaru Boxer Rally Spec.Z Is the Turbo, AWD BRZ of Your Dreams

Subaru could probably buy out Toyota if it got a nickel every time it heard “put a turbo in the BRZ!” The brand has finally done it. The Subaru Boxer Rally Spec.Z is a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive BRZ that boasts more power than the current WRX. There’s a big catch, however: You need to be a factory pilot to drive it.

Unveiled in Japan, the Boxer Rally Spec.Z was developed to compete in the JN-1 category of the 2026 All Japan Rally Championship. It’s recognizable as an evolution of the BRZ, but it stands out with a long list of modifications, including a new front bumper with a gaping air intake, vents cut into the hood, and a widebody kit. The back end gets a huge, STI-developed wing that’s offered as an accessory in some markets.

Posted Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:05pm

Subaru’s New Electric 3-Row Getaway Is a Family SUV for the Brand Faithful

Subaru has been on a tear lately, quickly escalating the EV side of its SUV lineup with the Trailseeker and Uncharted joining the Solterra on dealer lots this year. Next up is a three-row family SUV called Getaway, unveiled at the 2026 New York auto show.
The Getaway shares its platform—and much of its styling and interior design—with the recently unveiled Toyota Highlander EV. But while the Toyota is offered in both single- and dual-motor setups, the Subaru comes only with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive arrangement. The Getaway’s 420 horsepower also tops the AWD Highlander EV’s 338 ponies.
From some angles, the Getaway looks identical to the Highlander EV, especially in profile. The two SUVs share sheetmetal and most exterior details, but the Subaru wears a unique front fascia with a light-up logo set into its flat front end. The Getaway has unique headlamps, a ladder-type roof rack, and an illuminated SUBARU script that bisects what would otherwise be a continuous lightbar across the rear liftgate.

Posted Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:02pm

The 2026 Subaru Outback’s Redesign Tells Its Story Better Than Ever

Subaru did something a bit controversial last year: The company rolled out a new version of the quintessential Subaru, the Outback midsize SUV. Redesigned to look more like an SUV and less like a wagon, which the Outback has traditionally been equated with, the 2026 model is now a bit more square front and back, is slightly taller and offers a bit more cargo space. But more than that, it… Read More →

Posted Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:13pm

Subaru’s Next EV to Pack 420 Horsepower, Making It the Most Powerful Subie Yet

After years of running a bit behind the curve in terms of electric vehicles, especially for a brand so closely associated with crunchy granola types and active, outdoorsy people, Subaru has been making up for lost time in recent months by rolling out one new EV after another; the updated Solterra, the Uncharted, the Trailseeker. And on Monday, the automaker revealed that the fourth model in this battery-powered onslaught will… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:09pm

New Subaru WRX STI Hatchback Patent Images Hint at a Comeback, and These Renders Bring It to Life

Subaru performance enthusiasts—myself included—have spent the last few years learning how to live on crumbs. A concept here, a cryptic teaser there, an ominously worded corporate statement about the future of STI somewhere in between. So when a new Japanese design registration surfaced recently, appearing to show a modern WRX STI hatchback, my reaction was excitement, but with caution. On paper, it looks like the return of something Subaru probably… Read More →

Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:19pm

Subaru Outback Sales Rebound as Subaru Hits EV Record

Subaru published its April 2026 sales figures, and the midsize Outback had its best month of the year (so far)… Read More →

Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:47pm

Subaru enters Japanese Rally Championship with all-wheel drive BRZ

Subaru has returned to the rally stage in Japan, but not with its iconic WRX, instead it has opted for… Read More →

Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 8:48pm

Subaru Sales Are Still Lagging, But Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Subaru seems to have found its rhythm again. After a disappointing 2025 (especially for enthusiasts), the smaller Japanese automaker has… Read More →

Posted Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:53pm

Subaru’s Ancient Ascent Outsold All Three Of Its New EVs Combined

The Subaru Ascent is nearly a decade old and the model hasn’t changed much since a facelift was introduced for… Read More →

Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00pm

Subaru Fans Were Right. The 2026 Forester Hybrid Proves it | Review

The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid didn’t just meet our expectations… it blew past them. In this review, Craig Cole gets… Read More →

Posted Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:21pm

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Hybrid Powertrain Makes The Crosstrek Better

Subaru has really been taking their hybrid game much more seriously of late. First, by debuting an all-new hybrid system… Read More →