Subaru 4x4 car reviews
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Subaru Forester SUV (2025 onwards) Review
Interesting, rugged and still outclassed by its best rivals
New price: £39,995 - £44,100Read full reviewPROS
- Exceptionally practical and spacious
- Tough and durable build quality
- Standard four-wheel drive and off-road ability
CONS
- Sluggish performance, particularly on motorways
- Uninspiring to drive with soggy steering
- Noticeable wind noise at higher speeds
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Subaru Crosstrek SUV (2023 onwards) Review
It’s an improvement over the XV – but it doesn’t go far enough
New price: £35,995 - £38,100Read full reviewPROS
- Four-wheel drive
- Tough interior
- Should be reliable
CONS
- Lack of physical controls
- Coarse engine/CVT combo
- Not that efficient for a mild hybrid
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Subaru Solterra SUV (2022 onwards) Review
Subaru's new EV doesn't trouble the top of the class
New price: £52,495 - £55,495Read full reviewPROS
- High-spec interior
- Comfortable and solid to drive
- Toyota build quality
CONS
- Subaru warranty less generous than Toyota
- Limited practicality
- No entry-level model available
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Subaru Outback Estate (2021 onwards) Review
Left-field choice feels like a throwback to the 1990s
New price: £40,495 - £46,145Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable seats
- Excellent high-speed cruiser
CONS
- Unimpressive performance
- Not particularly efficient
- Frustrating CVT gearbox
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Subaru Outback (2015 - 2021) Review
Tough and hunky family estate that'll take you anywhere…
Used price: £4,444 - £17,710Read full reviewPROS
- Unstoppable in poor weather and conditions
- Tough and undoubtedly reliable, five-year warranty
- Practical, spacious and comfortable seats
CONS
- Interior design looks straight from the 1990s
- Infotainment system feels equally archaic
- Diesel engine might be punchy, but it's noisy
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Subaru Forester (2013 - 2019) Review
Used price: £2,442 - £18,670Read full reviewPROS
Improved fuel efficiency
Genuine off-road ability
Towing capacity
ReliableCONS
Dull interior
Plenty of competition
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Subaru XV (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,555 - £8,560Read full reviewPROS
- Economical diesel engine
- Good off-road
- Quick paddleshift changes on CVT
CONS
- Pricey
- Bouncy ride
- Low quality plastics
- Weak petrol engines
- Poor visibility
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Subaru Outback (2009 - 2014) Review
Used price: £1,234 - £5,181Read full reviewPROS
- Four-wheel drive ability
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
- Large boot
- Decent ride
- Very reliable and well built
CONS
- Expensive list prices
- Limited engine choice
- Notchy gear change
- Lacks poise in corners
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Subaru Forester (2008 - 2012) Review
Used price: £933 - £4,879Read full reviewPROS
Spacious interior, capable off road, strong diesel engine available
CONS
Wallowy ride, bland and dated cabin, limited engine choice, anonymous looks
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Subaru Outback (2003 - 2009) Review
Lifted Legacy evolves into a capable, subtle off-roader
Used price: £655 - £3,031Read full reviewPROS
- Four-wheel drive security
- Capable off-road as well
- Large boot, robust build
CONS
- Interior lacks finesse
- Thirsty petrol engines
- Poor ride quality
