Tag Archives: Subaru

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Subaru BRZ STI finally on its way?

A STI-fettled BRZ has been an on and off affair for Subaru over the last few years. But the latest spark suggests that there’s a high possibility the BRZ STI might actually be heading to production. Going by a photo posted by Subaru America’s Instagram page, Subaru might be teasing …

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Subaru WRX STI aiming for third Nürburgring 24h race victory

Subaru’s tuning and motorsports subsidiary, Subaru Tecnica International (STI), will participate in the 45th Nürburgring 24-Hour Race in Germany this weekend, with a reworked WRX STI. It is the the company’s 10th consecutive year in the race, with the WRX STI running in the SP3T class, for turbocharged vehicles up to …

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