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Subaru buying guide

What Subaru models are there?

In its later years, the Subaru Impreza shook off its gold wheels and picnic table rear wings to become a sensible, sturdy hatch with the option of four-wheel drive.

The Levorg – with its odd name meaning LEgacy, reVOlution, touRinG – is essentially an Impreza estate. Like Imprezas of old, it has a ​​flat-four turbo petrol engine and all-wheel drive, wrapping that rally-winning technology and SUV versatility in a spacious, safe and stylish body.

Next to Subaru’s other models, the BRZ stands out. It’s an exceptional junior sports car, a rear-wheel drive bundle of fun developed in tandem with the Toyota GT86. The GT86 outnumbers the BRZ by about 10 to 1 so it’s a much more common sight.

Which Subaru models are SUVs?

The Impreza may not be on sale any more, but its styling lives on in the Subaru XV – albeit with a raised ride height, chunky body cladding and roof rails. Unlike many similarly rugged-looking hatchbacks, the XV comes with standard four-wheel drive, which’ll be a boon if you live in a rural area with tough winters.

Next up is the Outback, a family estate boasting a heavy side order of SUV attitude. It backs up those chunky looks with genuine off-road ability – perfect if your trips to the supermarket include traversing muddy fields. The Outback is unashamedly practical and safety-conscious, making it a really good family car option.

Crowning the Subaru lineup is the Forester. While most family SUVs wouldn’t dream of getting their tyres dirty, the Forester is geared up to tackle the rough stuff as well as smooth road surfaces. The further you get from a city, the more likely you are to see one. But not only do you get the tech to cross slippery surfaces, you also get a lot of features to make life on the road more comfortable.