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

Is it time to ditch terms like 'SUV', 'sedan' and 'hatchback'? Electric cars are changing how we categorise vehicles | Opinion
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By Tim Nicholson · 31 Jul 2022
If I asked you what sort of car you have, could you answer it? I don’t mean the make and model, I’m talking about the body style. Is it a hatchback? Or perhaps an SUV? Maybe a sedan or wagon? Could also be a ute? Possibly a crossover - whatever that is.

The ten cheapest hybrid cars in Australia
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By Stephen Corby · 27 Jul 2022
If you’re on the hunt for a cheap car, then a hybrid electric vehicle should be a strong contender when sizing up possibilities, since the savings continue well after you decide to drive one home.
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Family SUV Comparison: Haval H6 Hybrid Ultra vs Mazda CX-5 Touring Active 2.2D AWD vs Subaru Forester Hybrid L vs Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid
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By Laura Berry · 16 Jul 2022
Now's the time to get a hybrid SUV, but did you know they aren't all as fuel efficient as you may expect? We've put the Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 GXL Hybrid and Subaru's Forester Hybrid L up against each other and a diesel Mazda CX-5 Touring Active to find out which is best for fuel consumption, practicality, safety and value.

Ford Ranger, Toyota Corolla Cross and other new cars still to arrive in 2022! CarsGuide Podcast #239
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By CarsGuide team · 15 Jul 2022
Episode 239 - New models incoming!
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Could MG become a top-five brand in Australia? Can Mitsubishi topple Mazda? 2022 mid-year sales results are in and there are some serious battles brewing
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By Tim Nicholson · 12 Jul 2022
We are now officially at the midway point of 2022, at least in terms of new-vehicle sales, and it's pretty clear there is going to be some big changes to the top-10 brands list come year end.A quick glance at the table below reveals quite a bit of movemen

Top five hybrid SUVs in Australia
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By Stephen Corby · 08 Jul 2022
When it comes to electrified vehicles, Australians all seem to have the same concern: our country is genuinely massive, and the all-electric range offered by EVs typically isn’t. This tends to ignore the logical point that most of us don’t drive from Brisbane to Broome very often, but who said humans are logical?

How long is the wait time for these small cars in Australia right now? Update on Toyota Corolla, MG 3, Subaru WRX, Volkswagen Golf and more delivery times
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By Tim Nicholson · 07 Jul 2022
Anyone in the market for a new car right now knows how challenging it can be to get into a new model immediately.A high number of variants of most top models are on backorder with customers facing lengthy wait times, in some cases more than a year.However
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STI returns! 2023 Subaru Forester scores STI Sport treatment as more athletic rival to Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5
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By Tung Nguyen · 28 Jun 2022
Subaru's WRX STI might be dead, but the Japanese brand will continue delivering sportier models under the STI name with the Forester mid-size SUV to score go-fast modifications.Revealed for the Japanese market, CarsGuide has contacted Subaru Australia to

Subaru's back, baby! Keeping the affordable sports car dream alive with BRZ... and why the WRX is even better than we dared hope | Opinion
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By Byron Mathioudakis · 26 Jun 2022
Subaru, take a bow.
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Want a cheap and fuel-efficient new car? From the Suzuki Swift to the Toyota Yaris Cross hybrid, we list the top picks for under $30,000 for buyers on a budget
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By Tim Nicholson · 23 Jun 2022
Electric cars are gaining in popularity in Australia, but for a large swathe of the population, the premium pricetags are still too much of a barrier.Remember, the cheapest EV in Australia (depending on the state you're in) is the upcoming BYD Atto 3 SUV