Subaru stands out as the only U.S. automaker still producing a turbocharged flat-4 engine, a configuration that offers unique ...

Turbocharged engines often get a bad rap when it comes to long-term reliability, but not all boost is bad news. In fact, some of the most dependable engines ever made just happen to have turbos ...

Subaru and flat, or "boxer" engines are practically synonymous with one another. Beyond the Japanese automaker and Porsche, no other major manufacturer regularly utilizes flat engine configurations ...

Through the years, Subaru has earned a name for itself for reasons ranging from its stable boxer engines to symmetrical all-wheel drive system, decent economy, safety, practicality, and success in the ...

Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Since coming to market in the mid-1990s, the Subaru Outback has dominated the wagon/crossover segment. It’s carved out a unique position that made it the ideal middleground between a traditional ...