Category Archives: Subaru

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid An Automotive Love Affair By Joe Mavilia Overview: This is the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid that is a small SUV and Subaru’s first plug-in hybrid that is referred to as StarDrive technology. It uniquely integrates two electric motors, where one functions as an engine...

2019 Subaru Ascent An Automotive Love Affair By Joe Mavilia Overview: This is the 2019 Subaru Ascent SUV. This is touted as all-new this year and I think it will appeal to the outdoorsy folks as a first choice. I believe it stands up extremely well to rivals...

2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0 i Limited An Automotive Love Affair By Joe Mavilia Overview: This is the 2018 Subaru Impreza 2.0 i Limited. In 2016 I reviewed the Impreza Premium and now I’m checking out the Small Wagon. At the end of the day, I think it is...

2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited An Automotive Love Affair By Joe Mavilia Overview: This is the 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited. When you head out to the OUTBACK you have options. I like Jeep a lot but if I were buying an off-road vehicle Subaru and Jeep come...

2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport An Automotive Love Affair By Joe Mavilia Overview: This is the 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport. There is a broad field of competition in this class as you would expect for a sedan that is affordable and decent size just perfect for most...

An Automotive Love Affair By Joe Mavilia Overview: This is the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek which is a small SUV with a manual transmission. It is interesting to note, last time I looked, only 3% of cars are equipped with manual transmissions. Pretty rare and thus you have...

2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport /HAE Review Overview: This is the 2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport. The last time I looked at the Legacy was the 2015 model year. Very little change in design. Pricing very similar and more competition in this Midsize market segment. Subaru remains on the top of my list...

Overview: This is the 2016 Subaru Forester 2.5 i Premium GFF. I hate Apple but own an iPhone. In fact I just bought the new 6S. Many times a product is so good you just can’t ignore it. Subaru is so good AND I love the company. Many models are...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0 that is a small crossover that available in five trim levels: 2.0i, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Limited, Hybrid and Hybrid Touring This Crosstrek is really a car -- a Subaru Impreza wagon, to be precise, but it has beefed-up suspension components,...

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue / FZS. Unlike other Subaru models this has rear wheel drive power with the typical feeling in the turns of less control than the AWD models. I never thought I’d stop loving handling characteristics of rear wheel drive cars because...