Outback Wilderness In the mid-1990s, Subaru designers and engineers gave the Legacy Wagon some rugged styling and a raised suspension to create the Outback — a model that would eventually be labeled one of the original crossovers between an SUV and a car. Over the years Outback has not only grown in popularity but also…
The 2020 Subaru Outback marks the debut of the sixth generation of this popular wagon. Or is it a crossover? Or maybe an SUV? Cars need labels, but this one sits in something of a middle zone where what you call it may very well depend on how you use the Outback. A busy family…
“2020 Subaru Outback 2.5 Touring Crossover” Subaru’s Best and Safest Adventure Craft yet Subaru’s first generation Outback appeared on the scene as a special edition vehicle in 1994, improving over each of the next four generations. Enter the sixth generation 2020 Subaru Outback that is all new from stem to stern. It is without question,…
?2019 Subaru Forester Touring? Fifth Generation Forester Adventure Ready First introduced more than 20 years ago, Subaru of America Inc. debuted their all-new for 2019 Forester SUV at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. This fifth generation Forester is without question the most capable and roomiest to date, and is based on Subaru?s Global…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer As long-time automotive journalists, we have driven a broad range of cars including everything from inexpensive subcompacts to big trucks to ultra-luxury sedans and sports cars. We even once tested a massive Caterpillar excavator, but that?s another story. Our most recent notable car wasn?t something that would stand out to…
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer When Subaru last offered a larger SUV, the Tribeca, it didn?t sell as well as expected and it was discontinued in 2014 after nine years of production. Now Subaru has introduced a new, larger, three-row SUV and we think the Ascent could be a home run. A few inches longer…
2019 Subaru Ascent Touring Subaru bows with Family-sized 3- Row SUV Subaru of America, Inc. has just launched their all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent. A family-sized, three-row SUV, it is the largest Subaru ever with a choice of either a seven or eight passenger configuration, featuring a standard second row bench seat or available Captain?s chairs….
By Barbara & Bill Schaffer While pickup trucks continue to dominate best seller lists, crossovers have flooded the new car arena with the Crossovers and pickups taking 70 percent of the top 30 bestseller slots for 2017. We think it?s the additional practicality and versatility is driving the sales to active families. Since it?s introduction…
Lexus LC 500 to Volkswagen Jetta GLI By Bill Schaffer Mount Hood ? Here are the cars from the Lexus LC 500 to the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which made up the balance of the 24 cars in the 2017 NWAPA Run to the Sun. When the two-day drive was finished, the NWAPA members chose favorites….
By Bill Schaffer Deadwood, S.D. ?? Where we live, near Portland, Oregon, Subaru brand seems have the most popular cars on the road and right after the introduction of the Crosstrek in 2013, we started to see them everywhere, too. The Crosstrek was an instant success and it continued with strong sales right up until…
