For 2026, Subaru earned three more TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety in their latest rounds of crash testing. These awards went to the 2026 Ascent, Forester, and Outback. These awards were based on a new set of stringent crash tests set by the IIHS. These tests were to further examine crashworthiness in various scenarios. For 2026, all…
On April 1st, Subaru announced the debut of the 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid. It is the brand’s best offering for those who love the outdoors and want to do their part to preserve it. Michael Hohl Subaru provides more details about this anticipated model. In that past year, we have seen the new Forester Wilderness and the Forester Hybrid, but until now, there…
Michael Hohl Subaru is proud to announce that the 2026 Forester and 2026 Crosstrek were named to the Consumer Reports 2026 Annual 10 Top Picks list. That is not Top 10 per category, that is Top 10 overall. For their Top Ten selections, they choose the model they consider the best in each category. So, it is worth noting that these models were their top picks in two very popular and competitive…
Subaru has been selling cars in America since 1968, and in that time, the company has been known for three things: one of the best all-wheel drive systems, reliability, and safety. The Forester Is a Safety Legacy The Subaru Forester was first introduced in America for the 1998 model year, and the Insurance Institute for…
It was the imagery of a rugged outdoor lifestyle that sparked the SUV trend in the 1980s. The SUVs of the time rode rough on truck chassis, had few interior amenities, but offered true off-road ability with 4-wheel drive (4WD), two-speed transfer cases, and lofty ride heights. The addition of four doors to models in…
Subaru is no stranger to offering a more off-road version of its vehicles, and the all-new 2026 Forester Wilderness is no different. However, Subaru has brought even more prowess and ability to the Wilderness name. What Powers the Forester Wilderness and What Makes It Unique Powering the Forester Wilderness is a 2.5-liter flat 4-cylinder that produces 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, which works perfectly with…
One area where the Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness excels is its off-road capabilities. The overall size, higher ground clearance, all-terrain tires, Symmetrical all-wheel drive, and dual-function X-MODE create an advantage that other crossovers in its size class cannot match. Some people want more out of their Crosstrek Wilderness. Owners know that it can do a good number of trails. Not just up in the Sierras, but beyond. The OffRoad…
