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Ascent 1 gen
Baja 1 gen
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Crosstrek 3 gens
Modern Era
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1st Generation (GP)
2013–2017 · GP · suv
First-gen Crosstrek (initially branded XV Crosstrek in the US, 2013-2014) was a lifted Impreza GP hatchback with body cladding. FB20 2.0L flat-four (148 hp), 5-speed manual or Lineartronic CVT. Crosstrek Hybrid (2014-2016) added a small electric motor — a low-volume curiosity. The rugged-look + fuel-efficient combo made it Subaru's surprise hit.
Watch out: FB20 oil consumption extended warranty (same FB-engine class action as the Outback/Forester of the era) applies to 2013-2014 vehicles — verify history. Underpowered for highway merging at altitude is a common owner complaint, not a defect.
Modern Era
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2nd Generation (GT)
2018–2023 · GT · suv
Second-gen Crosstrek moved to the Subaru Global Platform (shared with the Impreza GK). FB20 2.0L base, 6-speed manual or CVT. The Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV (2019+, ~17 mi EV range) used a Toyota-derived hybrid system. The Crosstrek Sport / Limited (2021+) got the larger FB25 2.5L for more usable power. Wilderness trim joined for 2024 (technically end of GT cycle).
Watch out: Owner reports of starter-relay quirks on early-MY2018-2019 cars (related to a broader Subaru recall on push-button-start logic), and CVT shudder addressed by software updates. Verify any drivetrain TSBs were completed.
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3rd Generation
2024–2030 · GU · suv
Third-gen Crosstrek stays on the Subaru Global Platform with significant updates. FB20 2.0L on base trims, FB25 2.5L on Sport / Limited / Wilderness. CVT only — the manual was dropped in the US. New 11.6-inch infotainment, EyeSight updated. Wilderness trim brings the lift / all-terrain-tire treatment to the small-crossover line.
Watch out: Owner reports of 11.6-inch infotainment lag on early units (carried over from the Outback BT pattern). Long-term reliability data is still building.
Forester 3 gens
Y2K Era
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3rd Generation (SH)
2009–2013 · SH · suv
Third-gen Forester grew into a clear crossover. EJ253 2.5L flat-four early in the run, switched to FB25 mid-cycle (2011 model year). Forester 2.5XT used the EJ255 turbo four (224 hp) — the enthusiast pick. 4-speed automatic (later 4EAT) or 5-speed manual. Last Forester to offer a turbo engine until the 2022+ Wilderness era.
Watch out: EJ25 head-gasket service is a known maintenance item on 2009-2010 cars (EJ-series weakness). FB25-equipped 2011-2013 cars subject to the same oil-consumption extended warranty as the BR Outback — verify history.
Modern Era
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4th Generation (SJ)
2014–2018 · SJ · suv
Fourth-gen Forester standardized the Lineartronic CVT and offered the FA20DIT 2.0L turbo flat-four (250 hp) in the Forester 2.0XT — the last turbocharged Forester (until the 2022 Wilderness). Base 2.5i used the FB25. EyeSight driver-assist became a major selling point mid-cycle. Manual transmission still offered on base 2.5i.
Watch out: FB25 oil consumption extended warranty (2014-2015 affected) — verify any consumption test was performed. The FA20DIT has its own watch-list (high-pressure fuel-pump and intake-valve carbon for direct-injected engines).
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5th Generation (SK)
2019–2030 · SK · suv
Fifth-gen Forester moved to the Subaru Global Platform. FB25 2.5L naturally-aspirated flat-four only (no turbo until Wilderness — 2022+). Lineartronic CVT only. EyeSight standard across trims; DriverFocus camera (drowsiness/distraction) added. Wilderness trim joined for 2022 with lift, all-terrain tires, revised gearing. The naturally-aspirated-only configuration disappointed some enthusiasts.
Watch out: Owner reports of CVT shudder under heavy load in certain conditions; FB25 oil-consumption concerns continued in early SK builds though to a lesser degree than the SJ. Verify any drivetrain TSBs were completed.
Impreza 6 gens
Radwood Era
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1st Generation (GC/GF, non-WRX)
1992–2001 · GC/GF · sedan
The first US Impreza arrived as a 1993 model in sedan (GC) and wagon (GF) forms with naturally aspirated flat-four engines (EJ18 1.8L early, then EJ22 2.2L, with the 2.5L EJ25D and later EJ251 arriving on RS and Outback Sport trims). FWD was offered on early base cars, AWD across most of the range. The turbocharged WRX was not sold in the US in this generation.
Watch out: Owner reports of EJ25D head-gasket failure on the 2.5L cars (a well-documented issue across Subaru naturally aspirated 2.5L engines of this era), aging timing belts, and rust on rocker panels, wheel arches, and rear strut towers on salt-belt cars.
Y2K Era
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2nd Generation (GD/GG, non-WRX)
2002–2007 · GD/GG · sedan
The second-gen Impreza shared bugeye, blobeye, and hawkeye facelifts with the WRX. US non-WRX trims used the naturally aspirated EJ251 (later EJ253) 2.5L flat-four in 2.5 RS sedan and Outback Sport wagon trims, with manual or four-speed automatic. AWD was standard.
Watch out: Owner reports of EJ251/EJ253 head-gasket failure (the well-known external coolant weep on Subaru naturally aspirated 2.5L engines of this era), oil-pump O-ring leaks, and aging timing belts. Salt-belt rust around rear quarter panels and strut towers is common on neglected cars.
Y2K Era
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3rd Generation (GE/GH non-WRX)
2008–2011 · GE/GH · sedan
The third-gen non-WRX Impreza came as sedan (GE) and four-door hatch (GH) with the EJ253 2.5L naturally aspirated flat-four. AWD standard. Trims included 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, and the Outback Sport hatchback. The WRX shared this chassis on its own bodywork (covered in the WRX guide). The GR/GV chassis codes belong to the widebody WRX/STI, not the non-WRX Impreza.
Watch out: Owner reports of EJ253 head-gasket external coolant weeping at high mileage (this is the same Subaru naturally aspirated 2.5L head-gasket pattern from earlier generations), oil consumption on later units (the FB-engine class action covers FB25/FB20, not the EJ253), and worn front strut mounts.
Modern Era
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4th Generation (GJ sedan / GP hatch)
2012–2016 · GJ/GP · sedan
The fourth-gen Impreza switched to the FB20 2.0L naturally aspirated flat-four (around 148 hp) with either a five-speed manual or Subaru's Lineartronic CVT. AWD standard. Sedan body uses GJ chassis code, hatch uses GP. WRX continued separately on a different chassis. This generation made the Impreza much more efficient and more comfortable, at the cost of some character.
Watch out: Owner reports of FB20 oil consumption (covered by the 2016 Subaru oil-consumption class-action settlement that included Impreza 2012-2013 with FB20 in the US), early CVT software shudder on cold starts, and aging Lineartronic transmissions needing fluid service that many owners skip.
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5th Generation (GK/GT)
2017–2023 · GK/GT · sedan
The fifth-gen Impreza was the first model launched on the Subaru Global Platform (SGP) and arrived as a sedan (GK) and hatch (GT) with the FB20 2.0L naturally aspirated flat-four. Lineartronic CVT was standard; a five-speed manual was available on lower trims. EyeSight driver assistance became widely available across the run. AWD standard.
Watch out: Owner reports of FB20 oil consumption persisting on early 5th-gen units (the 2016 class-action settlement covered earlier model years; later cars are not always covered, so verify by VIN). Some owners report Starlink infotainment quirks and worn CVT mounts on higher-mileage cars.
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6th Generation
2024–2030 · GU · hatchback
The sixth-gen Impreza arrived for the US 2024 model year as a hatchback only (the sedan was dropped from the US lineup). Base, Sport, and RS trims use the FB20 2.0L naturally aspirated flat-four with the Lineartronic CVT; the Impreza RS swaps in the FA24 2.5L flat-four (around 182 hp). AWD standard. No manual transmission offered.
Watch out: First-cycle issues to watch as the platform ages. Early owner reports note Starlink infotainment quirks resolved via software updates, and as with all CVT-equipped Subarus, fluid service intervals matter more than the booklet implies. Long-term data is still building.
Legacy 3 gens
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5th Generation (BM/BR)
2010–2014 · BM · sedan
Fifth-gen Legacy (sedan chassis code BM; wagon — sold as Outback — code BR) grew significantly. EJ25 (then FB25 from 2012/2013) 2.5L flat-four, EZ36 3.6L flat-six (3.6R), and the Legacy 2.5GT turbo (EJ255, 265 hp, 2010-2012 in US — last turbo Legacy). 6-speed manual on the 2.5GT, CVT or 5-speed manual otherwise. Bigger than the previous gen — split the Subaru community.
Watch out: FB25 oil-consumption extended warranty (covers 2012-2014 examples — see Outback BR note). EJ255 turbo Legacy is a known hot-rod platform — verify originality and check for tune evidence on the GT.
Modern Era
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6th Generation
2015–2019 · BN · sedan
Sixth-gen Legacy (sedan; the Outback split as its own model lineup at this point) ran FB25 2.5L or EZ36 3.6L (3.6R) — the last Legacy with the flat-six. Lineartronic CVT only — no manual. EyeSight became the default ADAS package. Quiet generation with steady fleet/family-sedan sales.
Watch out: FB25 oil consumption extended-warranty coverage continued into early units (2015 affected — see Outback BR note). Otherwise reliability reputation is solid; the EZ36 is one of Subaru's most durable engines.
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7th Generation
2020–2025 · BW · sedan
Seventh-gen Legacy rides the Subaru Global Platform shared with the Outback BT. FB25 2.5L naturally-aspirated on most trims; FA24 2.4L turbo flat-four (260 hp) on XT and Sport. Lineartronic CVT only. 11.6-inch portrait infotainment standard on most trims. Subaru announced the end of US Legacy production with the 2025 model year — last call for the nameplate.
Watch out: Same 11.6-inch infotainment lag / freeze pattern as the Outback BT — verify software updates. The turbo XT has its own intake-valve-carbon and high-pressure-fuel-pump curve typical of direct-injection engines.
Outback 3 gens
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4th Generation (BR)
2010–2014 · BR · wagon
BR Outback grew taller and more crossover-shaped, dropped the turbo XT variant, and standardized the CVT (Lineartronic) on most trims. Engines: 2.5L FB25 naturally-aspirated boxer four (replacing the EJ25 mid-cycle), and the 3.6L EZ36 flat-six (3.6R). Last Outback with manual-transmission availability on the 2.5i.
Watch out: Owner reports of FB25 oil consumption — Subaru issued an extended warranty (class-action settlement) covering certain 2011-2015 vehicles with FB engines for piston-ring-related oil consumption. Verify the consumption test and any short-block work was performed.
Modern Era
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5th Generation (BS)
2015–2019 · BS · wagon
Fifth-gen Outback was the brand's clearest pivot into mainstream crossover territory while keeping the wagon profile. FB25 2.5L flat-four or EZ36 3.6L flat-six (3.6R), Lineartronic CVT only — no manual option in the US. EyeSight driver-assist became the default ADAS package. Volume sales peak for the nameplate.
Watch out: FB25 oil consumption coverage continued (see BR Outback note); some reports of CVT shudder under load addressed by software updates. Otherwise reliability reputation is solid.
Modern Era
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6th Generation (BT)
2020–2030 · BT · wagon
Sixth-gen Outback rides the Subaru Global Platform shared with the Legacy and Ascent. FB25 naturally-aspirated 2.5L returns; the 3.6L flat-six is replaced by the FA24 2.4L turbo flat-four (260 hp) on Outback XT and Wilderness trims. CVT only. Wilderness trim (2022+) adds lift, all-terrain tires, and revised gearing for genuine off-road duty.
Watch out: Owner reports of 11.6-inch portrait infotainment freezes / restarts on early MY2020-2022 units (multiple software updates issued). Verify any used example has the latest infotainment software.
SVX 1 gen
Tribeca 1 gen
WRX 4 gens
Radwood Era
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1st Generation (GC8 chassis, JDM-era)
1992–2000 · GC8 · sedan
The original WRX (and STi variants) used the GC chassis (sedan GC8, coupe GC8/GM8 in some markets) with EJ20 turbo flat-fours and Subaru's symmetrical AWD. The US never received this generation new. Most US examples are JDM imports brought in under the 25-year exemption (1992 cars eligible 2017, full run eligible by 2025). The bugeye nickname belongs to the second-gen GD, not this car.
Watch out: Owner reports of aging turbo seals and rear-main-seal leaks on high-mileage EJ20s, rust on rocker panels and rear strut towers on imported cars from humid climates, and worn early-style center differential service on STi variants. Verify Japan-import paperwork is in order.
Y2K Era
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2nd Generation (GD chassis, bugeye/blobeye/hawkeye)
2002–2007 · GD · sedan
The GD chassis brought the WRX to the US in 2002 with the EJ205 2.0L turbo flat-four (around 227 hp). Three facelifts gave the run its nicknames: bugeye (2002-2003), blobeye (2004-2005), and hawkeye (2006-2007, when US WRX moved to the EJ255 2.5L). The STI launched in the US for 2004 with the EJ257 2.5L turbo (around 300 hp), inverted struts, Brembo brakes, and DCCD.
Watch out: Owner reports of EJ ringland and rod-bearing failures on heavily modified or hot-tuned engines, head-gasket weeping on high-mileage 2.5L cars, and turbo banjo-filter clogging starving the turbo of oil if maintenance is skipped. Used STIs are often modified; verify the tune history before buying.
Y2K Era
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3rd Generation
2008–2014 · GE/GH/GR/GV · sedan
The 3rd-gen WRX (2008-2014) is the last EJ-powered, hydraulic-steering, mechanically-honest version of the car. WRX runs the EJ255 turbo flat-four (224hp in 2008, 265hp 2009-2014); STI runs the EJ257 at 305hp. Five-speed manual on the WRX, six on the STI, and a 4-speed slushbox on the WRX automatic that nobody should buy. The 2008-2010 narrow-body GE/GH cars give way to the 2011-2014 GR (hatch) and GV (sedan) widebody refresh. The story on these is ringland failure on tuned or detonation-prone cars: the EJ is bulletproof until it isn't, and 91+ octane plus a clean tune is non-negotiable.
Watch out: Ringland failure on tuned or detonated EJs. Cast pistons, 91+ octane only, and walk away from any car without datalogs.
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4th Generation (VB)
2022–2030 · VB · sedan
Fourth-gen WRX (VB chassis) moved to the Subaru Global Platform and swapped the EJ-series for the FA24F 2.4L turbo flat-four (271 hp). 6-speed manual or Lineartronic CVT (with SI-Drive modes). Polarizing cladding-heavy styling. Subaru confirmed no STI variant of this generation for the US market — the VA STI was the last of its line. TR trim added 2024 with track-focused suspension.
Watch out: Owner reports of FA24F oil-consumption complaints and 11.6-inch infotainment lag carried over from the Outback BT lineage. The CVT is calibrated for daily-driver duty — enthusiasts should buy the manual.
WRX STI 2 gens
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3rd Generation (VA)
2015–2021 · VA · sedan
Third-gen STI (VA chassis) ran the EJ257 2.5L turbo flat-four (305 hp in US trim) — the final iteration of the EJ-series turbo Subaru sold in the US. 6-speed manual only, DCCD (Driver-Controlled Center Differential) with adjustable front/rear bias, hydraulic steering through the end of production. STI Type RA (2018, limited) and STI S209 (2019, ~209 units, US-only) are the collectibles. No STI variant of the 4th-gen (VB) WRX has launched in the US.
Watch out: EJ257 ringland failure is a well-documented community concern — most often on tuned or aggressively-driven cars. Pre-purchase: cold-start tailpipe smoke, recent compression / leakdown numbers, and tune history matter more than mileage on these.
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4th Generation STI (VA chassis)
2015–2021 · VA · sedan
The VA STI ran from 2015 through 2021 as a stand-alone model after the WRX split off the Impreza name. It kept the EJ257 2.5L turbo flat-four (around 305 hp), six-speed manual, DCCD-controlled symmetrical AWD, and Brembo brakes. Special editions included Type RA (2018), S209 (2019, US-only), and various Series. The next STI did not arrive with the VB generation, making this the last STI sedan in the US for now.
Watch out: Owner reports of EJ257 ringland and rod-bearing failures on tuned cars, AVCS phaser solenoid failures, and head-gasket weeping on older high-mileage units. The non-STI VA WRX uses the FA20DIT engine with its own watchouts (different from the EJ257 in this STI).