In 1968, Subaru introduced the diminutive 360 as an inexpensive economy car: “Cheap and Ugly” (Subaru’s words, not mine). Only seven years later, the brand made a big move with the launch of its 4WD ...

The Forester Hybrid uses a newly-developed 2.5-liter boxer (opposed piston) engine specifically designed for hybrid, through a combination Atkinson and Miller cycle for efficiency. Its transaxle pairs ...

Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.

Subaru has unveiled its first hybrid Forester for the U.S. market, set to arrive in spring 2025. The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid introduces a new series-parallel hybrid powertrain that combines a ...

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The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek introduced a new Wilderness trim but discontinued the manual gearbox option. Our tester is the Sport model, equipped with a 2.5-liter boxer engine producing 182hp and paired ...

The 2012 Subaru Legacy is part of the fifth-generation sedan that debuted in 2010. Those days were when sedans were still the default car of choice. It was also before the SUV craze hit the mainstream ...

When you think of boxer engines with their flat, horizontally opposed architecture, it's likely that vintage Volkswagens such as the original Beetle spring to mind. Or perhaps Porsche, which named an ...