Subaru SVX Reviews

The Subaru Forester Sport is a mid-spec variant of the mid-size SUV that adds visual extras and more features in petrol and hybrid versions.

The Subaru Forester Premium is a specific variant that adds a small number of extra features to the base Forester AWD, but isn’t available with a hybrid drivetrain unlike the rest of the line-up.

The Subaru BRZ two-door coupe could be the next sports car to be going all-electric.As reported by Autocar, the Japanese carmaker is considering developing the third-generation model with electric power in mind.This was confirmed to the British publication by Subaru global EV product boss Inoue Masahiko, who also noted it had already been heavily investigated in the past with Toyota, which helped co-develop the BRZ and 86/GR86 twins.“We did consider electrifying the BRZ and GT86, but the win-win relationship is more important, and for the moment we can’t get the kind of benefits for both sides,” said Masahiko to Autocar.Subaru and Toyota have committed to developing a raft of electric cars together. Toyota has been linked to numerous future electric sports cars, with rumours of a Celica and MR2 return, and a battery-powered BRZ/GR86 could now be another.The BRZ hasn’t been offered in Europe since the first-generation model was discontinued in 2020. The second-generation BRZ was never offered there despite the second-gen Toyota GR86 twin continuing on in limited numbers.This potential electric third-generation model could see it return to Europe.Subaru Europe boss David Dello Stritto told Autocar that the company’s “options are open”.The BRZ has always remained on sale in Australia. Late last year it picked up a minor update that saw manual versions receive a ‘Sport’ drive mode and tS variants get a full-size spare wheel.The Japanese carmaker revealed the Subaru Sport Mobility Concept in 2023 at the Japan Mobility Show showcasing a two-door sporty-looking electric coupe.At the time Subaru claimed this concept was merely just a design exercise, but it could inform what the next BRZ will look like.No powertrain details were provided with the Sport Mobility Concept besides it being electric.Despite lagging behind other carmakers to launch its first EV, Subaru has now been revealing more and more.The Subaru Solterra, which is a twin of the Toyota bZ4X, was originally revealed back in 2021 and after many delays it arrived in Australia in 2024. It’s since been facelifted globally, though it’s unclear when this will arrive locally.Subaru has revealed the Trailseeker earlier this year which is a larger version of the Solterra/bZ4X and is a twin to the Toyota bZ4X Touring. It will be called the E-Outback in Europe.Although Toyota has confirmed the bZ4X Touring will arrive in Australia during the first half of 2026, Subaru hasn’t detailed any information regarding when to expect the Trailseeker locally.Earlier this month Subaru also revealed its third EV offering, the Uncharted ‘coupe’ SUV. It was co-developed with the Toyota C-HR+.At this stage it’s unclear whether the Subaru Uncharted will be offered outside of Europe, however with the introduction of the federal government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this compels carmakers to bring more low-emissions and EVs to Australia in order to avoid fines.

The new Subaru Forester landing in Australia could finally open the gates for more proper hybrid models in the brand’s local line-up, as well as more electric cars to come after the lacklustre Toyota bZ4X-based Solterra EV.

After six generations the Subaru Outback looks set to be dropped in markets like the United Kingdom and the European Union because of emissions regulations.

It’s been over five years now since COVID lockdowns started and in some way it feels like a lifetime ago. For a lot of people buying new cars during this period, however, there were long wait times. COVID lockdowns were a key reason for this, but another major reason for delays was the global shortage of semiconductors.

Subaru Australia wanted to wait until the Forester’s hybrid variant was available before launching the new model locally, which means Subaru is introducing a car that could properly rival the Toyota RAV4. Has the cult car brand finally delivered a vehicle that feels like it belongs in the 2020s?

Subaru and Toyota continue to do the electric car waltz.The two Japanese brands are in-step with their rollout of co-developed electric cars.First was the bZ4X and Solterra twins and now it's the new Subaru Uncharted and Toyota C-HR+ duo.The Uncharted and C-HR+ are twins under the skin, but different styling and interior gear add a point of difference.Subaru breaks from tradition by offering the Uncharted in front- and all-wheel drive layouts. Only the BRZ sports car - which is also co-developed with Toyota - is the other non-all-wheel drive vehicle in its line-up.All Uncharted variants come with a circa-75kWh Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery, which delivers a driving range of up to 466km in the all-wheel drive and 482km in the front-wheel drive. Toyota’s CH-R+ delivers a max range of 600km with its 77kWh battery. The CH-R+ can also be had with a cheaper and smaller 58kWh battery, unlike the Uncharted.Front-wheel drive versions of the Uncharted use a single electric motor to make 165kW and all-wheel drive examples use two electric motors to pump out a combined 252kW.Those outputs match the CH-R+ fitted with the 77kWh battery. All-wheel drive versions can hit 100km/h from a standstill in roughly the same 5.2 seconds.It can accept a max DC charge rate of 150kW and AC charging tops out at 11kW. Subaru said it can fill the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes when on a 150kW or more DC charger.All-wheel drive variants come with Subaru’s X-Mode, which enhances its ability to tackle tougher terrain and surfaces.Inside there is a 14-inch multimedia screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual wireless device chargers, USB-C charging ports and Subaru’s Eyesight safety kit.The Uncharted follows the CH-R+ with a sleek SUV-coupe silhouette.There is no word on if the Uncharted will make it to Australia, but the federal government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that is now in effect is designed to compel manufacturers to bring more low emissions and electric vehicles to Australia.It appears Subaru will need more no- and low-emissions vehicles if it wants to avoid fines under the scheme in the near future.

Subaru has teased what is potentially its most significant new model introduction of the year with a preview shot of its upcoming compact EV SUV, the Uncharted.

Australia’s independent crash testing authority, ANCAP, has just detailed its latest dump of safety ratings.