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Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:13pm
You may already know how MotorTrend feels about the new 2022 Subaru WRX based on our First Drive coverage. Subaru’s latest take on its rally-inspired AWD sport sedan is, as senior features editor Jonny Lieberman described it, “fun, if not great, to drive, shockingly competent at sticking to pavement, practical, and a true performance bargain. ” When we inquired at that drive event, the Subaru representatives were surprisingly tight-lipped regarding a 0-60-mph estimate. Not only… Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:12pm
For the second time this season, Brandon Semenuk has passed Ken Block on the final stage of a rally for the win. But he’s not sure he can do it for a third time. The first time was when Block hit a deer on 100 Acre Wood. Now, after a dust-filled stage on which Brandon had a clean road, he had the edge to pull 0.9 seconds ahead of the Hoonigan Hyundai for a last-minute… Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:10pm
Subaru has updated a few things on the new models, including improved EyeSight driver-assistance technology that uses a new electric brake booster and can operate in a wider range of conditions. Outback and Legacy models get blind-spot detection with lane-change assist and rear cross-traffic alert, and EyeSight now offers automated emergency steering that helps the cars avoid collision with obstacles at speeds up to 50 miles an hour. Read More →
Posted Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:07pm
The Subaru Solterra has the same platform as the Toyota bZ4X. Many critics claim that the Solterra is identical to the Toyota bZ4X. Its specs and dimensions may be nearly identical, but the marketing behind the Solterra is completely different from the bZ4X. The Solterra is meant to stay true to its off-roading heritage and follow in the footsteps of other capable Subaru off-road SUVs. Most images of the 2023 Subaru Solterra feature the electric… Read More →
Posted Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 9:05pm
Travis Pastrana has found himself in no-man’s land in third place on the New England Forest Rally, after a blown turbo caused he and Rhiannon Gelsomino to start SS10 10 minutes late. Pastrana had been closer to being competitive with team-mate Brandon Semenuk and main rival Ken Block before 100 seconds of penalties were added to his time for the late start. Two stages prior, Pastrana had a minor off which had cost him about… Read More →
Posted Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 9:04pm
Finding the right Subaru to buy can be difficult, thanks to the reliable options in the lineup. These are some of the new Subaru SUVs that won’t cost a lot to own. You might recognize a few favorites like the Forester, Outback, and Ascent SUV. Kelley Blue Book added the 2022 Subaru Forester to its list of lowest five-year cost-to-own SUVs list. In the compact SUV, the Forester has a five-year cost-to-own price of around… Read More →
Posted Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 8:07pm
Though it has a global following at its highest levels, rallying has always been a bit of a niche sport. In a way, that’s part of its appeal. A driver and a co-driver hustle a small, often wildly overpowered car through the woods on gravel roads, sometimes to glory, sometimes to spectacular catastrophe. It can be a gripping spectacle, even if the noise and adrenaline aren’t for everyone. But a small, homegrown rally team from… Read More →
Posted Friday, July 15, 2022 at 9:46pm
Fewer modern cars carry more of an enthusiast-centric, fun-to-drive pedigree than the Subaru WRX. Developed as the street-going version of a rally racing hero, the WRX came to American shores in 2002 as the Impreza WRX—10 years after its first release in Japan—and quickly won the hearts of anyone in search of exciting turbocharged power combined with all-wheel drive grip. Since its arrival, the ‘Rex underwent two generation changes with Impreza printed in front of… Read More →
Posted Friday, July 15, 2022 at 9:42pm
In its latest attempt to gain an advantage on Hoonigan’s Ken Block, Subaru Motorsports USA and Vermont SportsCar has developed a new wing for its WRX STI Open Class rally cars. The new wing, which pushes the edges of the American Rally Association rulebook, is based on the wing Subaru had previously been using in rallycross, but with modifications to push the wing higher towards the roof-line of the car. Dan Anctil, motorsport director for… Read More →
Posted Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10:02pm
The 2022 Subaru BRZ is one of the best-driving cars to come out this year. A nearly perfect chassis paired with a more powerful 228-hp boxer-four engine and a sweet six-speed means magic on backroads and on the track. But driving satisfaction isn’t the only thing the BRZ does well. The car is also really safe in a crash, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read More →
