From sedans and 3rd-row crossovers to sports cars, Subaru makes a model for just about everyone. What’s what and which is which? Let’s take a look:
What models does Subaru make?
- Impreza: $18,795 – $26,395
- Legacy: $22,895 – $36,145
- Crosstrek: $22,245 – $27,995
- Forester: $24,795 – $34,895
- Outback: $26,795 – $39,945
- Ascent: $32,295 – $45,445
- BRZ: $28,845 – $31,495
- WRX: $27,495 – $41,695
Do Subaru models get good gas mileage? Can you really take some of the models off-road? Are Subaru models affordable? Find out the answers to your questions and more below.
The Latest Subaru Models
Impreza: $18,795 – $26,395
The Impreza features all-wheel drive on all trim levels, so even if you prefer the base model, you will be able to go where you want to go or make sure you get to your destination during inclement weather. Enjoy more passenger room than other models, too.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway on the base model
- Up to 100.9 cubic feet of passenger volume
- 152 horsepower Subaru Boxer engine
- Standard Eyesight Driver Assist Technology, even in the base model
- Subaru Starlink Multimedia
- Harmon Kardon stereo system available
The 2021 Subaru Impreza received a five-star overall rating for safety from the NHTSA; and for the 2020 model, a rating of “Good” from the IIHS. The IIHS has not rated the 2021 model yet. Additionally, the IIHS awarded the Impreza with Top Safety Pick for 2020.
The 2020 Subaru Impreza received a 4.36-Star rating for owner reviews and a 4.3 rating for expert reviews.
Legacy: $22,895 – $36,145
The Legacy comes with a 2.5-liter engine that makes 182 horses, active torque vectoring, and LED steering responsive headlights to make it easier to do what you want to do, whether that is driving at night or during the day in inclement weather.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway
- 105.5 cubic feet of passenger volume
- Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
- Advanced adaptive cruise control is standard on all trim levels
- Eyesight Driver Assist technology standard on all trim levels
The Subaru Legacy has a five-star rating for overall safety from the NHTSA, as well as an overall “Good” rating from the IIHS. Additionally, the Legacy received the Top Safety Pick+ award for the 2020 model year.
Owners rated the Legacy with 4.67 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.3.
Crosstrek: $22,245 – $27,995
The Crosstrek comes with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, raised roof rails, a sporty design, and a comfortable interior that will serve you well whether you use it as a daily driver or take it to your favorite hiking place.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway
- Up to 55.3 cubic feet of cargo space
- Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
- Starlink multimedia is standard on all trim levels
- Eyesight driver assist technology standard on all trim levels
The Subaru Crosstrek has a five-star rating for overall safety from the NHTSA, as well as an overall “Good” rating from the IIHS.
Additionally, the Legacy received the Top Safety Pick award for the Limited Trim with front crash prevention and LED projector headlights with high-beam assist and curve-adaptive headlights.
Owners rated the Legacy with 4.78 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.6.
Forester: $24,795 – $34,895
The Forester comes with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and X-MODE to take you just about anywhere you want to go. This model also features a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and can tow up to 1,500 pounds. Bring a small camper with you, or haul your sporting gear on a small trailer.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway
- 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume
- Active torque vectoring and trailer stability assist
- Automatic headlights
- Eyesight driver assist technology standard on all trim levels
The Subaru Forester has a five-star rating for overall safety from the NHTSA, as well as an overall “Good” rating from the IIHS. The Legacy received the Top Safety Pick+ award for the 2020 model year.
Additionally, owners rated the Legacy with 4.75 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.6.
Outback: $26,795 – $39,945
The Outback comes with a standard hands-free power liftgate on the Outback Limited, Touring, and Onyx Edition XT models. This feature is optional on the Premium and not available on the base model.
The Onyx Edition XT comes with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that makes 260 horsepower.
The other trim levels feature the 2.5-liter engine that makes 182 horses.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 26 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway
- 75.7 cubic feet of cargo space
- Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive with X-MODE
- Four-wheel independent raised suspension
- Eyesight Driver Assist technology standard on all trim levels
The Subaru Outback has a five-star rating for overall safety from the NHTSA, as well as an overall “Good” rating from the IIHS. The Legacy received the Top Safety Pick+ award for vehicles made after October 2019.
Additionally, owners rated the Legacy with 4.59 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.6.
Ascent: $32,295 – $45,445
The Ascent comes with a 2.5-liter engine that makes 182 horses, active torque vectoring, and LED steering responsive headlights to make it easier to do what you want to do, whether that is driving at night or during the day in inclement weather.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway
- 153.5 cubic feet of passenger volume
- Eight-passenger seating in the base and Premium trim levels; seven-passenger seating in the Touring trim level; and your choice in the Limited trim level
- The base trim level tows up to 2,000 pounds while the rest of the trim levels tow up to 5,000 pounds
- Eyesight driver assist technology standard on all trim levels
The Subaru Ascent has a five-star rating for overall safety from the NHTSA, as well as an overall “Good” rating from the IIHS. Additionally, the Legacy received the Top Safety Pick+ award for the 2020 model year.
Owners rated the Legacy with 4.71 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.5.
BRZ: $28,845 – $31,495
The BRZ has a low center of gravity to help it stay tight in curves. The 2.0-liter Boxer engine puts out 205 horsepower and has a 7,400 rpm redline. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is available on the Limited trim level.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 24 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway
- Available performance package
- Quick ratio steering and sport-tuned suspension
- Standard navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Eyesight driver assist technology standard on all trim levels
The Subaru BRZ has not been rated by the NHTSA. The IIHS did a partial crash test, giving the BRZ an “Acceptable” rating for the driver’s side small overlap front crash test and “Good” ratings for moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, headrests, and seats.
Additionally, owners rated the Legacy with 5.00 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.6.
WRX: $27,495 – $41,695
The WRX features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that makes 268 horsepower on the base, Premium, and Limited trim levels. The STI and STI Limited come with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that makes 310 horsepower.
Additional specifications and features include:
- 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway
- 268 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 258 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,000 rpm
- Standard symmetrical all-wheel drive
- 310 horsepower on the STI trim level
- Starlink Safety and Security on the Limited, STI, and STI Limited trim levels
The Subaru WRX has not been tested by the NHTSA but received an overall “Good” rating from the IIHS.
The Legacy received the Top Safety Pick award for the 2020 model year on trim levels with optional front crash protection and LED projector headlights with high-beam assist and curve-adaptive technology.
Additionally, owners rated the Legacy with 4.67 stars, and professionals gave the Subaru Legacy a rating of 4.3.
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