Model Tested: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport SUV Engine:2.5-liter Boxer 4-cylinder, 182 horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $26,495 As Tested: $29,145 Performance: Strong acceleration, although not WRX strong Displacement now 2.5-L … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru WRX Premium Series White Engine:2.0-liter turbocharged flat 4, 268 horsepower, 258 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 21-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 23-mpg combined Base Price: $29,795 As Tested: $35,259 Performance: Very athletic, nimble Impressive cornering Strong responsive … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Ascent Limited Engine: 2.4-liter flat four, 260 horsepower, 277 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 22-mpg combined Base Price: $39,345 As Tested: $43,305 Performance: Pretty peppy turbocharged engine Smooth, pleasant highway ride Legendary Subaru … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Legacy Sport Engine: 2.5-L flat four, 182 horsepower 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 35-mpg highway, 30-mpg combined Base Price: $26,945 As Tested: $30,090 Performance: Legendary Subaru all-weather handling Good fuel economy—our best was 31.4-mpg … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-In Hybrid Engine:2.0-liter flat-4 plus two electric motors, 148-horsepower combined Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $34,995 As Tested: $38,470 Performance: Pleasant highway ride Not a road rocket like Subaru … read more

Model: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Wheelbase: 108.1 inches Type: 4-Door crossover Base price: $26,645 (base Outback) Base price Touring: $37,345 As tested: $37,345 (no options) Engine: 2.5-L DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER Transmission: 8-speed CVT with manual mode Suspension/front: MacPherson strut type with stabilizer bar … read more

Model Tested: 2020 Subaru Outback Touring Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $37,345 As Tested: $38,355 Performance: Standard 2.5-L engine is OK–optional 2.4-L 260-hp turbo is better Mostly seamless … read more