Japanese automakers have been against downsizing engines for many years, and for good reason. However, even Subaru seems to be going with the flow and plans to offer a 1.5-liter direct-injected turbo.

The next-generation Subaru Crosstrek is previewed in the form of the XV Concept at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Details are few – what you see is what you get. The XV definitely has a more butch take ...

Subaru reviews are boring, right? A typical road test of a Subie can be summed up in 14 words: standard all-wheel drive, high safety rating, boring interior, boxer engine, CVT and rugged lifestyle.

With the majority of its worldwide sales in the USA, electrification hasn’t been at the top of Subaru’s list of priorities. To survive in European markets though, the brand had had to evolve its ...

The interior of the Crosstrek is nearly identical to that of Impreza, save a few minor differences: the instrument cluster, a plastic cargo tray, and privacy glass. This similarity is hardly ...

At first glance, the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek left me puzzled. Who is it meant for? What makes it so different than the Impreza with it shares most every component? Is this just another "sporty ...

Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...

A couple of months ago, Subaru rolled out a series of minor enhancements for the Impreza, and now it’s performed a similar upgrade to its more rugged counterpart, the XV Crosstrek. For 2015, the XV ...

Compact, flexible, maneuverable, and decent on fuel, the Subaru Crosstrek hit the market in 2012 as the smallest Subaru utility vehicle in its lineup. Before long, the XV Crosstrek became a popular ...