1980 Subaru L Series Reviews

You'll find all our 1980 Subaru L Series reviews right here. 1980 Subaru L Series prices range from $2,200 for the L Series Dl 4wd to $4,070 for the L Series Dl 4wd.

Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Subaru dating back as far as 1980.

Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Subaru L Series, you'll find it all here.

Subaru Reviews and News

2023 Subaru Crosstrek: What we know so far about the soon-to-arrive, third-generation compact SUV coming for Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Corolla Cross
By James Cleary · 17 Apr 2023
There’s a lot we already know about Subaru’s new Crosstrek compact crossover wagon, arriving later this month. We’ll have a first drive review and video soon, but until then, here’s a breakdown of everything we know so far about this Honda HR-V, Nissan Qashqai and Toyota C-HR competitor.
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Cop watch: Police size up 2023 Subaru Outback XT turbo as possible permanent replacement for Holden Commodore SS V8 pursuit cars
By Byron Mathioudakis · 08 Apr 2023
It’s only taken five years, but the police may have found the ideal pursuit vehicle to replace the trust old Holden Commodore SS V8, in the unlikely shape of the Subaru Outback Turbo. Spotted by an eagle-eyed CarsGuide reader in Melbourne last month, several representatives of the Victoria Police were observed pouring over examples of the newly-released flagship version of the popular high-riding
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Tough 'Trek! 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness unveiled as rugged Subie adventurer, but will it come to Australia?
By Chris Thompson · 06 Apr 2023
If the Subaru Crosstrek, nee XV, isn’t quite rugged enough for outdoor adventuring for you, there’s a new variant that could be the answer.
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Exxy Rexy! 2023 Subaru WRX pricing goes up with no updates or extra features for Volkswagen Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N rival - but by how much?
By Chris Thompson · 05 Apr 2023
Subaru has increased the price of its small sedan and wagon, the WRX, for the 2023 model year, citing increased costs to explain the changes.Prices are up across the board by $1000, meaning the entry point to a WRX is now $45,990 before on-road costs for
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Ute fightback! Toyota HiLux topples Ford Ranger in March sales, but Isuzu D-Max and Tesla Model Y are gaining ground
By Tim Nicholson · 05 Apr 2023
The top 10 best-selling vehicles in Australia last month were exclusively utes and SUVs, with not one passenger car - like a hatchback or sedan - making the list. And the top of the table was dominated by a trio of pick-ups, with the Toyota HiLux making up ground as the best-selling model after being beaten by its arch rival, the Ford Ranger, for the last couple of months.
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Subaru Technica Electric? Subaru trademarks new STe logo hinting at electric STI successor sub-brand
By Chris Thompson · 29 Mar 2023
There’s a new bit of hope from a very unlikely source for Subaru fans lamenting the demise of its iconic WRX STI.
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Subaru Outback 2023 review: Sport XT
By Emily Agar · 26 Mar 2023
Subaru has finally released a turbo-petrol engine for two of its Outback models and the Sport XT sits second from the top in the line-up. Are the new engine specs enough to satisfy those wanting the grunt or will the thirst be its downfall in a market that is slowly being dominated by more fuel-efficient options?
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Subaru WRX, Porsche 911, Ford Mustang... the shrinking list of cars with manuals left in Australia | Opinion
By Laura Berry · 26 Mar 2023
Manual gearboxes are being killed off by the soulless, unromantic savages who want a car with an automatic transmission. Which is nearly everybody. So, the car manufacturers are making hardly any manual cars now. But for the few beacons of hope trying to save this rare animal from extinction we’ve made a list of new cars still with manuals that are for sale in Australia. But for how much longer?
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If the wagon's rockin'... the cheapest, sexiest, quickest, most economical, biggest-booty-ed and funnest wagons left in Australia - including one very fast electric car
By Byron Mathioudakis · 19 Mar 2023
Australians love wagons. But the advent of SUVs and their sheer popularity against waning sedan sales means that wagon numbers, too, have dropped. From nearly 40 different models to choose from a decade ago, today, that number is down to a dozen... and dropping.
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What are the most popular electric and hybrid cars and brands? Industry report reveals top sellers for 2022, including Tesla Model 3 and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
By Chris Thompson · 17 Mar 2023
Australians bought 1,081,429 new cars and vehicles in 2022, but until now it's been slightly tricky to determine exactly how many of those are hybrid, electric, or even plug-in hybrids.
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