#2019 Subaru Impreza Design

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Projeção: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution é imaginado em uma nova geração.

A lenda dos rallys saiu de linha em 2015 e rumores dizem que o nome pode voltar para um SUV.

Para toda uma geração de motoristas que já não são tão jovens, o Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (ou Evolution) era um dos típicos carros esportivos japoneses dos sonhos, daqueles que faziam parte das decorações de paredes e até das pastas escolares na juventude.

Um modelo que é considerado um clássico, e que só seria possível ser compreendido graças ao seu rival, o Subaru Impreza WRX STI, o qual começamos a idolatrar jogando Gran Turismo ou assistindo a uma lenda do WRC, como Carlos Sainz.

Entretanto, enquanto seu arquirrival Impreza continua nas lojas, o LanEvo saiu de linha em 2015, quando a Mitsubishi decidiu que não faria uma nova geração do lendário sedã de tração integral, encerrando as vendas naquele ano. Com os rumores de que o Evolution pode retornar como um SUV híbrido ou até elétrico, resolvemos antecipar como poderia ser a 11ª geração caso ainda tivesse a carroceria sedã.

Mesmo que não exista muita chance de que se torne realidade, ficamos ansiosos em imaginar o design de um Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XI. Nossos colegas do Motor1.com dos Estados Unidos contribuíram com uma renderização, graças ao artista Rain Prisk, e podemos agora ter uma ideia de como seria o ícone da marca Mitsubishi, que está fortemente comprometida com modelos SUVs e 4x4 em geral. Não há como negar que Prisk fez um trabalho magnífico integrando o novo design de front-end usado na Mitsubishi no novo Evo. E, embora tenhamos que concordar que os faróis finos e a grade chegam a ser excessivos, não tem como não ficar hipnotizado pela asa traseira.

Os últimos rumores sobre a volta do Lancer Evo foram em 2019, quando se dizia que poderia recorrer a uma evolução do motor utilizado pelo Megane RS, com uma potência de 345 cv. Também foi dito diversas vezes que poderia virar um utilitário totalmente elétrico, apenas assumindo o nome Lancer Evolution - como foi com o Eclipse Cross.

Eclipse e Cross da Mitsubishi . A sexta geração 2022.

Eclipse da geração 2000. Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi evolution ou evo geração 10.

Novo Mitsubishi 2024 evo 11.

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#Subaru jdm series#

Torque steer is also reduced with this type of powertrain layout since the front drive shafts are of equal length and weight.Īt the time of introduction, the Japanese and European market naturally aspirated models (1.6 and 1.8) received an unusual grille with a small central opening. The boxer design provides good vibration mitigation due to the principles of a balanced engine because the movement of each piston is largely countered by a piston in the opposing cylinder bank, eliminating the need for a counter-weighted rotating crankshaft ( harmonic balancer), but with some vibration from offsets. According to Subaru, their configuration of the engine inline with the transmission minimizes body roll due to the lower center of gravity compared with offset engines in most other vehicles. Subaru chose to continue their longstanding use of the boxer engine in the Impreza. Initial engine choices included 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, and 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engines. In late 1995, a two-door coupe was introduced. According to a Motor Trend article written March 1992 on page 26, the name of Subaru's new compact was, initially, to be called the Loyale, displaying an official photograph of the four-door sedan. The car used a shortened version of the Legacy's floor pan. Īnnounced on 22 October 1992, the Impreza was released in Japan in November and offered in either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) versions and as a four-door sedan or five-door wagon (Touring). Japanese models remain available in both configurations.Ī 2019 iSeeCars study named the Impreza as the lowest-depreciating sedan in the United States after five years. Since the late-1990s, some markets have restricted sales to the all-wheel drive model, putting the Impreza in a unique selling proposition in the global compact class, which is usually characterized by front-wheel drive. Subaru has offered front- and all-wheel drive layouts for the Impreza. Colloquially, the car is sometimes referred to as Scooby. For the fourth generation, this appearance package was renamed the XV ( Crosstrek in North America), and is sold internationally. The first three generations of Impreza were also available with an off-road appearance package called the Outback Sport, exclusive to the North American market. Since the third generation series, some markets have adopted the abbreviated Subaru WRX name for these high-performance variants. Mainstream versions have received "boxer" flat-four engines ranging from 1.5- to 2.5-liters, with the performance-oriented Impreza WRX and WRX STI models upgraded with the addition of turbochargers. The firm also offered a coupé from 1995 until 2001, and a 5-door wagon from the Impreza's introduction - this was replaced by a hatchback with the third generation. Subaru has offered 4-door sedan and 5-door body variants since 1992.

#Subaru jdm series#

It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. The Subaru Impreza ( Japanese: スバル・インプレッサ, Hepburn: Subaru Inpuressa) is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. Subaru WRX (for Impreza WRX and Impreza WRX STI models) Front-engine, front-wheel drive (1992–present, JDM)įront-engine, all-wheel drive (1992–present)

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2019’s Top Rides: Part 3/Buick Regal GS, Subaru Ascent and Golf R

By Michael Hozjan

Buick Regal GS AWD: Buick gets it right

At 12, I wanted to be a car designer. Fate however had different plans for me. With an eye for automotive design, I grew up loving Buicks; from the ’57 Special to the ’59 Invicta, with the ’64 Wildcat stealing my heart time and again. Cadillacs took a close second, Fords were ok but I found Chevs too feminine. Buicks, were masculine with broad shouldered front fenders and creased lines, personifying the designing cues of GM greats, Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell.

Then came the Riviera. One snowy December afternoon as I headed to my post office, there on St. Lawrence Boulevard, with six inches of snow on the ground sat a ’65 Riviera. My heart skipped several beats and I must have studied its lines for what seemed like an eternity.

Well into the ‘70s there were some noteworthy designs that came out of Buick’s design studios however, the last four decades have been anything but exciting. That has all changed with the launch of the Regal GS – the sexiest Buick to come out of Detroit in, well the last four decades.    

The Grand Sport designation is nothing new to the Buick line up, having been associated with ‘70s era muscle cars but this is the first time that it has been used in a European sports sedan context. The stylish GS goes up against some well established rivals like the Acura TLX, Lexus ES, BMW 3 series and the like, a tough field to say the least. The Regal GS is more than just good looks, it’s a bona fide sports sedan. In fact a rebadged, German built, Opel Insignia, so the GS starts with the right genes. European engineered handling makes it the best tarmac gripping Buick ever.

Red Brembo brake calipers immediately tell everyone that this is not your typical Buick.

While different drive options/trim levels are available elsewhere around the globe, we Canucks get only one trim/drive option- also the most desirable one - the all-wheel-drive version motivated by the 310 horsepower DOHC, 3.6L V6 with variable valve timing punching out 282 lb-ft of torque through a 9-speed automatic.  

Entry price is $44,045, my tester came with the Buick Experience Package ($3,495) that included the moonroof, a Bose premium 8-speaker sound system, wireless charging, an 8” touch screen, HD radio, LED leveling headlights, The Driver Confidence Package (yes you read that right) at $1,995 includes adaptive cruise, forward collision alert with automatic braking, lane keep assist, front pedestrian braking and heads up display. The Ebony Twilight Metallic paint was a premium option at $495.

The all-wheel-drive gets a torque vectoring rear axle, which only improves traction in slippery conditions and makes the Buick eat up the corners. Buick has also given us three driving modes to choose from, Touring, Sport and GS 

Inside you’ve got one color choice, black. The supportive Recaros have a massage feature as well as being heated/cooled. Both driver’s and passenger seats have 14 adjustments to suit your body, including adjustable bolsters. Following with the German sport sedan traits, it includes a flat-bottomed steering wheel.

Rear seat passengers get ample legroom, but headroom is tight for taller occupants. With 30.cu.ft of space under the hatch with the rear seats up, with over 60 cu.ft with the rear seats folded, it betters many compact crossovers!

Is it perfect?

Non-functional air intakes in the front valance are mickey-mouse and a step backwards. Why not leave them open and help cool the brakes? No spare tire but a useless tire fix kit –that’ll help when you have a blow out or bend a wheel on Quebec’s pot holes. On the comical side, the audio system had mixed up the Cirius station numbers it’s 60s on 6 and not 660s on six….and the same could be said for 50s on 5 not 550s on 5, as well as 70s, 80s and 90s.

You can go through the gears manually with the console mounted shifter but paddle shifters would have been a nice touch to compliment the smooth 9-speed automatic.

Will the GS steal buyers away from BMW? I hardly doubt it but it does give of us a formidable option to keep our performance dollars with domestic manufacturers, and the GS buyer has nothing to be apologetic for. 

 Price as tested: $52,050*

*Includes destination charges and a/c excise tax

 Subaru Ascent: If at first you don’t succeed…

If you thought that Subaru already had a large SUV you’re right. The magic word here being had. The B9 Tribeca, later shortened to just Tribeca debuted in 2005 to, lets just say a less than stellar sales, and by 2014 had moved into the automotive history books of what once was.

It takes guts to admit that you were wrong, and it takes even big cojones to come back with a similar sized vehicle. Truth be told the SUV market has also changed over the last decade with SUVs growing increasingly larger, just like the population. Subaru appears to have been ahead of its time back in 2005 when 3-row SUV’s didn’t proliferate our roads, and minivans still reigned supreme for getting the platoon to school. But times have changed and so the new Ascent is the company’s answer to the latest trend.

The Ascent is also Subaru’s largest vehicle to date, with 142 mm longer wheelbase and 134 mm longer in length than the Tribeca, so yes passenger comfort has been greatly increased. The midsize SUV is built on the company’s Global Platform, a chassis that is easily adaptable; serving as the basis for everything from their Impreza and Crosstrek to the Ascent.

Available in four trim levels – Convenience, Touring, Limited and Premier - with the entry level 8-passenger Convenience starting at a meager $36,695. Regardless of trim, there’s a new 2.4L direct-injected, turbocharged boxer four cylinder dolling out 260 horses and 277 lb-ft of torque through the High-torque Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission).   

Talk to anyone who’s ever driven a Subie in less than ideal conditions and they’ll swear by the symmetrical full-time all-wheel-drive system. A new feature, X-Mode, pushes the traction envelope even further; at the push of a button, it monitors and controls four different vehicle dynamics, including engine, transmission, torque splitting and braking.

There’s a lot of standard driver-assistance technology in each Ascent without having to step up to trim levels, Items like automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assist through the company’s EyeSight system. The base model gets a 6.5 inch infotainment screen while upper trim buyers will see an 8 inch screen. GPS however is only available in the two higher end trims (Limited and Premier). Both Touring and Limited are available in either seven or eight passenger configurations with captain’s chairs taking up the second row. My tester, the Premier trim comes only with the second row captains chairs. While all trims get heated front buckets it’s only the two higher trims that pamper their second row passengers with heated outboard seats. The third row looks a lot more inviting than some of it’s competitors but it’s still on the tight side with limited leg room. Still bear in mind this is a mid-size seven passenger and the seats are padded and comfortable to keep the small fry happy for longer drives. Oh and a pair of third-row USB charging ports become available in the Limited trim and are in addition to the standard two you’ll find in the front and second rows.

Rear cover blind and tow loop are stowed neatly under the cargo bay’s floor, the latter an option on some pricier suvs

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Whether you’re out in the boonies or negotiating city streets, the Ascent doesn’t feel like a large bulky SUV. With above average handling and a minimum of body roll for a three-row SUV, Subaru’s use of the boxer engine and its advantageous low center of gravity immediately become apparent. It’s stable, with a soft luxurious ride and is generally quiet during normal highway cruising. But it does get loud when pushed hard.

Is it perfect?

The drone of the CVT does get annoying but once you get passed that, the Ascent is typically Subaru; it does everything what it’s supposed to and does it well. I averaged 9.8L/100 km which is unprecedented in a 7-passenger sport ute. It may not be overly luxurious but you get what you pay for. I know my Subaru driving friends will all be looking at the Ascent when the time comes to turn in their current drives, and that alone will keep this big Subaru around for a long time to come.

Price as tested: $52,795*

* Includes destination charges

Volkswagen Golf R: You’ll want one

If you’ve missed my installment of the Rabbit GTI, I urge you to scroll down the page and have a read.

Now take the GTI and turn it up a notch, or three. The formula for the Golf R is very simple; take one German built spacious hatchback that already has solid, tight handling, and add gobbs of turbocharged horses to a 2.0L inline four cylinder. How many ponies? Two eighty-eight to be exact – enough to propel you well past the posted speed limit in less time than it takes you to say posted speed limit. Now stir in all-wheel drive to put all that power to the ground. Slam it to the ground for added handling. Dress it up with killer 19” wheels.

Choose between the 6-speed manual available for $42,495 or the 7-speed dual clutch automatic with Tiptronic for $43,895. Now go have the most fun you can with your clothes on.

Doesn’t look like it but there’s nearly 300 horses in there

Quad exhaust tips tell you this is no ordinary Golf

The Golf R is everything you want in a performance sedan and then some. It makes no sense in a country with posted speed limits, but then neither do Porches, Ferraris and the like.   

Price as tested: $49, 290*

*Includes destination charges and a/c excise tax

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2020 Subaru Legacy Tech Dive: EyeSight, DriverFocus, Starlink Shine

Subaru Legacy Touring XT 2020 (April)

The 2020 Subaru Legacy is a near-perfect car if you’re looking for solid transportation and extensive safety technology across all trim lines. Every Legacy has all-wheel-drive, and enough driver-assist technology to be virtually self-driving on highways while protecting pedestrians in town (called Subaru EyeSight), track and alert inattentive drivers (DriverFocus), and call for help in an accident (Subaru Starlink).

The new, 2020 seventh-generation Legacy also has front cupholders deep enough to not spill a 32-ounce Big Gulp, were the car capable of a 4-second 0-60 run (it’s more like 7 to 9 seconds, depending on the engine). The engine’s “boxer” technology, similar to what Porsche uses, lowers the car’s center of gravity. The front and back rows are spacious and the trunk is enormous. Highway mileage is in the upper thirties.

So what’s not to like? Not much. This Subie won’t move the excitement needle quite like Mazda or Honda does among midsize sedans. It’s not as dazzling as the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. There’s less ground clearance than the similar Subaru Outback crossover. The new infotainment system and navigation had a few quirks, the kind a firmware upgrade typically cures, and stop-start twisted the steering wheel and my thumb a couple of times (more below).

The Nappa leather cockpit of the 2020 Subaru legacy.

The Car for Inattentive Drivers?

You say you’re a good driver; I say I’m a good driver. Yet surveys find the majority of Americans self-describe themselves as above-average drivers, which is statistically impossible. And yet, we also know people close to us whose driving skills or cognition worry us: teenagers and others in their first few years of driving, aging parents, a spouse or partner who’s had a couple of fender-benders that were the fault of “the other guy,” and people who text or create on-the-fly playlists even when they know it’s unsafe.

Subaru is a leader among automakers in making virtually all its safety technology standard across every one of the six trim lines, or model variants, of this new 2020 car. Buy any Legacy Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT, or Touring XT and you get:

A dual front-facing camera system, Subaru EyeSight, to keep you in your driving lane, warn of / brake for possible forward collisions, detect and brake for pedestrians at speeds up to 20 mph.

Full-range adaptive cruise control as part of EyeSight.

An active driving assistance system that controls speed and lane centering, pacing any car in front of you, also part of EyeSight.

LED low and high-beam headlamps with automatic high-beam control.

All-wheel-drive for extra grip in snow or rain, or on gravel roads.

Any Legacy other than the base model has safety telematics (called Subaru Starlink) standard. Blind-spot warning is available, optional on two trim lines and standard on three; it also includes rear cross-traffic alert and automatic braking while backing up. An excellent eye-tracking driver distraction system, DriverFocus, is standard on the top two trim lines and optional on a third.

One feature not offered is a surround-view camera array that primarily improves tight-spaces parking, but it also protects you (if you watch the screen) from running into kids’ tricycles or kids on tricycles. Rear auto-braking provides that protection.

With the 260-hp turbo engine (top two trim lines only), you’ll hit 60 in 6-7 seconds. Add 2 seconds for the 182 hp engine on other Legacies.

Legacy on the Road: Mostly Smooth Sailing

I drove the top-of-the-line 2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT, about $37,000 including shipping, with warm brown Nappa leather, moonroof, an 11-inch portrait-orientation center stack LCD, vented front seats, heated fronts and rears, onboard navigation, and immense amounts of back-seat legroom and trunk room.

Subaru lie-flat boxer engine: two cylinders go left, two cylinders go right.

With the new, 2.4-liter turbo engine of 260 hp and continuously variable transmission on the Limited and Touring XTs, it was quick, hitting 60 mph in 6-7 seconds. Highway miles went by quickly. Under foot-down acceleration, there wasn’t much noise from the CVT transmission; some testers have noted it on the non-turbo Legacy that has to be pushed harder to get up to highway speeds.

Most four-cylinder-engine cars have an inline design. Most Subarus including the Legacy have horizontally opposed, flat or boxer engines. They are effectively V engines where the angle is 180 degrees, not the 60 or 90 degrees of V6 or V8 engines. The engine is more compact, has less inherent vibration, gives the car a lower center of gravity, and allows for a lower hood and better driver sightlines. Against that, the engine requires two cylinder heads. Porsche also uses flat-six engines in the 911, Cayman, Spyder, and Boxster. The term boxer alludes not to the small crate it fits in, but rather the in-out motion of the two adjacent pistons that looks like a boxer’s fists.

Where most automakers use a combination of radar and a camera for driver assists, Subaru’s Eyesight system uses stereoscopic cameras. It’s standard on the 2020 Legacy, Forester, Outback, and Ascent; and available on the Impreza, Crosstrek, and WRX.

Pedestrian Detection Saves Another Jaywalker

Highway driving was enjoyable with the driver assists, a nicely sound-insulated cabin, very good Harman Kardon premium audio, Wi-Fi on Starlink telematics cars, and USB jacks for four people. In town, the driver assists work well; a jaywalker who popped out mid-block was picked up and the car came to a quick (sudden) stop. But spirited back-roads driving was not as much fun as some other cars in its class, notably the Mazda6 and Honda Accord. The 2020 Subaru Legacy is based on the same new platform as the 2020 Subaru Outback crossover-almost-wagon. But the Legacy’s ground clearance is 5.9 inches to 8.7 inches for the Outback. So the Legacy is fine in the rain, snow, and on gravel roads, but not the first choice in Subarus if the road to your country cabin is deeply rutted.

Subaru has rudimentary self-driving capabilities utilizing EyeSight, although Subaru doesn’t consider it to be formal self-drive tech and has no Eye-something shorthand name such as, say, EyeDrive. (BMW might not be amused.) Once activated, it centers you on a highway and proceeds at a pre-set speed, slowing for cars in front of you. It combines Subaru’s Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control feature with Lane Centering. As with other vehicles, activation is a multi-step process.

DriverFocus, on upper trim lines, combines a camera and infrared illuminator. It watches to see if the driver’s eyes are on the road ahead.

DriverFocus: Big Brother Is on Your Side

Take your eyes off the road, and the DriverFocus eye-tracker tells you to pay attention.

Subaru DriverFocus, an eyebrow module at the top of the center stack, contains a camera and IR illuminator to track where the driver is looking, and rats you out after 10-15 seconds of not looking ahead. GM’s highly regarded Super Cruise self-driving technology uses eye-tracking also.

Some driver-attention monitors count the micro-movements a driver continually makes as he or she drives.

I had two concerns with my test car: I was startled a couple of times by the gas-saving stop-start system. Occasionally as the engine came to a stop at a traffic light, the steering wheel on my test car abruptly turned a couple of inches and twice caught my thumb that was loosely holding the wheel next to the spoke. After the second time, I decided to keep my thumbs off the thumb grips once this car stopped at a light.

The infotainment system had trouble parsing some spoken commands, wanted to drive me to the intersecting street with the same name plus “Extension” at the end, and occasionally would not connect an iPhone using two different Apple cables or with Bluetooth. On sunny days, the LCD was sometimes hard to read and the brushed chrome-look trim strip around the center display reflected the sun’s glare.

The Subaru Legacy instrument panel. The center multi-information looks busy. (It is.) But it also gives the driver lots of information at a glance. If this feels like TMI, you can flip to simpler views.

EyeSight Is Improved, Still Unique

Subaru says EyeSight has been improved and I sensed that both in the ability to pick up a car ahead from a greater distance and to be less affected in the rain. In some ways, EyeSight in snowy conditions may be better than radar in that windshield wipers clear the paths in front of the two cameras. If snow blocks the radar sensor, you have to get out and scrape it off with a brush or your gloved hand, assuming the driver knows where the sensor is located in the grille. Also, snow and rain reduce the effectiveness of radar to some degree.

Subaru Legacy Touring XT, the top trim line.

Safety Features Abound

Even if you are a statistically good driver, a car such as the Legacy improves your odds of staying safe. It also improves pedestrians’ odds: A 2019 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found Eyesight-equipped Subarus reduce pedestrian-injury claims by 35 percent. IIHS also found Subarus with second-generation Eyesight did better than first-generation systems dating to 2010. IIHS said it found no significant self-selection bias, meaning the idea that safety-conscious good drivers might seek out safe-seeming Subarus and Volvos. Separately, IIHS found Subarus with EyeSight had up fewer rear-end collisions and passenger injuries.

How solid is Subaru on driver assists and safety technology? Here’s a rundown:

2020 Subaru Legacy Key Safety Technology, Driver Assists

Trim lines: Entry Middle Top Lane departure warning Std Std Std Lane-keeping assist Std Std Std Lane centering assist Std Std Std Blind-spot warning — $ / Std Std Adaptive cruise control Std Std Std Forward collision warning Std Std Std Auto emergency braking Std Std Std Pedestrian detection/braking Std Std Std Safety telematics (Starlink) — Std Std Driver-assist package (EyeSight) Std Std Std Driver monitoring (DriverFocus) — — / $ / Std Std Active driving assistance Std Std Std The table shows features as standard (Std), optional ($) or not available (–) on entry (Legacy base), middle (Premium, Sport, Limited, Limited XT) and top (Touring XT) trim lines.

Should You Buy?

The 2020 Subaru Legacy is a solid midsize car for people who don’t need a status symbol. The Legacy wins a lot of awards but not all of them. Consumer Reports has it as the best midsize sedan and one of only 10 CR Top Picks among 300 models for 2020. In contrast, Car and Driver put the Legacy eighth behind the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and the Mazda Mazda6, among others. Guess which publication favors safety features and comfortable ride versus spirited handling? The Legacy is also a 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick+, which means good ratings in crash tests, advanced or superior ratings in available front crash prevention, and (the plus part) acceptable or good headlamps standard.

We like the Legacy a lot, even if within Subaru this is an outlier, a sedan in a company known for outdoorsy crossovers and SUVs: Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, Ascent. The Ascent had arguably been the best midsize SUV until the Kia Telluride / Hyundai Palisade came along last year. The Legacy had been unique in offering all-wheel-drive, but the Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry added it for 2020.

The steering wheel has big buttons and rockers, all legibly labeled. If only all cars were this clear with switchgear.

Subaru is a relatively reliable brand. The car is eminently practical. From the side, though, it’s hard to distinguish from a half-dozen other brands. Fuel economy is good, an EPA combined rating of 23 mpg for the turbo models, 29 mpg for the non-turbo. Real-world mileage should be several mpg higher, and with judicious driving, the non-turbo could approach 40 on the highway.

If you’re shopping Subaru for max safety, we’d suggest: Move past the Legacy base ($23,645 with freight) because you can’t get blind-spot warning / rear-cross-traffic alert or safety telematics, and past the Legacy Premium ($25,895) because you can get BSW / RCTA, but not reverse automatic braking (RAB). Blind-spot warning matters: Not all young drivers know to check side mirrors and look over their shoulders; older drivers may know, but may not have the dexterity to turn their heads sideways.

Every Legacy has dual front USB jacks (above) and, except for the base model (below), two more jacks in the back. Note how every jack and switch is nicely and legibly lettered.

The Legacy Sport ($27,845) lets you get BSW-RCTA-RAB in a $2,245 options package, along with a power moonroof and onboard navigation, for $30,090 total. Or for $30,645, you can get the Legacy Limited that includes BSW-RCTA-RAB, and the one options package, $2,045, gives you the moonroof again, a heated steering wheel, and DriverFocus. The top two trim lines, the Limited XT ($35,095) and Touring XT ($36,795), give you nice and nicer leather, DriverFocus, and the moonroof. So the sweet spot may be the Legacy Sport plus the options package, or the Legacy Limited, at about $30K each. Cross-brand shoppers comparing front-drive-only midsize competitors should attribute about $1,500 of Subaru’s price to AWD.

The Subaru Legacy should be at the top of your consideration set along with the Hyundai Sonata, the ExtremeTech 2020 Car of the Year. If you want a sporty car, look to the Mazda6, the Honda Accord, or – this is not a joke – the segment best-seller Toyota Camry with the TRD Sport, as in Toyota Racing Division.

Now read:

2020 Hyundai Sonata Review: Car of the Year? (It’s That Good)

Honda Accord Review: Way Better, and Honda Even Fixed Display Audio

2020 Subaru Forester Review: The Safety-First, Can’t-Go-Wrong-Buying-One Compact SUV

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2019 Subaru Impreza Price, Changes, Release Date and Specs Rumors

2019 Subaru Impreza Price, Changes, Release Date and Specs Rumors

2019 Subaru Impreza Price, Changes, Release Date and Specs Rumors– Previously this coming year Subaru launched a whole new technology of Impreza which happens to be being sold as 2017 MY. It obtained an enormous overhaul because the prior model was a lot more than five years. In the middle 2011 and 2016 Impreza acquired only the small face lift together with 2017 model it had been finally fully…

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I had a RHD kind of day today!!! A friend of mine works for Subaru R&D and he showed me the JDM RHD pre-production 2019(?) Impreza he brought home. 

And before that, I hooked up with three other Subie guys and we cruised up to a Subaru car show at the High Octane Bakery north of Detroit. There were MANY A SUBARU, and many with copycat/tribute wraps that mimic the classic WRC design, but this car was an actual ProDrive WRC car imported to Florida via shenanigans. It’s plated and registered in Michigan now somehow! (2002 WRX STI.)

(LOL everyone in a normally-RHD country who views this post is just gonna be like... uh okay. THIS IS IN THE UNITED STATES. We’re LHD! And you can’t import cars until they’re at least 25 years old--neither of which these are.)

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 The compact car offers more features than practical small dimensions. These vehicles can be very practical and easy to drive, with pleasant comfortable cabins, great for moving in or out of town, and many of their models today are also available with attractive interior space for passengers and luggage, along with features The high tech you are looking for.

Here's a list of the 10 best compact and small cars for shoppers of 2021, ranked from least to most important, according to CarMax's ranking.

1- Subaru Impreza

If you're looking for a small sedan or hatchback with all-wheel drive as standard, the Subaru Impreza delivers great traction in wet weather.

In addition to the all-wheel drive system, the car, starting from the 2017-2019 models, is equipped with a 152-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 145 pound-feet of torque and is connected to a five-speed manual transmission.

Whether you're cruising on city streets or looking for adventures off the track, this model is also engineered for responsive steering and looks sporty, especially around corners.

Standard features on the Subaru Impreza Limited include 17-inch alloy wheels and fog lights, along with leather upholstery as a feature of the interior. In addition, it is equipped with a 6-way electric driver's seat and an 8-inch screen

2- Ford Fiesta

Available as a sedan or small hatchback, the Ford Fiesta offers a range of powertrain options. The 2017-2019 models start with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque.

2017 models start with the optional 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. The 2017-2019 Fiesta ST hatchback models can also offer motivating performance from its 197-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 202 lb-ft of torque.

The Ford Fiesta S comes well-equipped with 15-inch steel wheels with caps, power side mirrors, fabric upholstery, a six-speaker audio system and the SYNC ® infotainment system

3- Nissan Sunny

Whether you're shopping for a petrol car for the weekend or sharing a ride with friends, the Nissan Sunny is surprisingly roomy for its compact size. Especially the Note, with 14.9 cubic feet of luggage space, and the 2017-2019 models offer plenty of room for luggage or sports equipment.

Taller passengers may prefer to ride in the rear seat, which offers 37 inches of legroom under the hood and is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.

Standard features include 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, chrome exterior door handles, a six-way manual driver's seat, fold-down rear seats, and two 12-volt auxiliary power outlets.

4- Mazda 3

With its dynamic handling and impressive acceleration, the Mazda3 is a hugely popular small car, available as a sedan or hatchback, and base 2017-2018 models come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 155 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque.

  A choice of Touring or Grand Touring models gives you a four-cylinder engine with 184 horsepower and 2.5 liters for extra power.

It has a stylish interior with soft-touch materials and padded seats that can be comfortable for long drives. The Mazda3 has been redesigned for 2019 and is powered by a single 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.

Standard features include an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, two-position driver's seat memory, heated front seats, a Bose ® 12-speaker audio system and aluminum front door speaker grilles.

5- Ford Focus

Offered in sedan and hatchback models, the Ford Focus is an affordable compact car that's great for commuting or running errands. Its 2017-2018 models come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with automatic transmission, or an optional 1.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a turbocharger.

With a quiet cabin and balanced handling that gives you a fun driving focus, whether you're going to the beach or on a shopping spree, you can enjoy plenty of room for your belongings with the 23.3 cubic feet of cargo volume capacity in the 2017-2018 hatchback.

Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, power sunroof, Sync 3 infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and reverse sensing.

6- Volkswagen Jetta

A family-friendly sedan that's very practical and fun to drive. The 2017-2019 models start with a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. If you want sporty performance, the 2017-2018 Jetta also offers two optional engines, including a four-cylinder engine. 170 hp 1.8-liter or 210 hp with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder on the GLI.

With ample legroom and overhead room for taller passengers, and approximately 15.5 cubic feet of luggage capacity, the Jetta can be perfectly comfortable for long trips.

The redesigned 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SE includes features such as 16-inch black alloy wheels, power tilt/slide panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and forward collision warning system.

7- Chevrolet Cruze

Available as a sedan or small hatchback, the Chevrolet Cruze is stylish and well-suited to a variety of lifestyles. Whether you're sharing the kids or enjoying a night on the town, your passengers can enjoy plenty of personal space with 36.1 inches of rear-seat legroom available starting from 2017 models. -2019, including 14.8 cubic feet of volume in the sedan or 22.7 cubic feet in the hatchback

 Available in five trim levels, the 2017-2019 Cruze includes several connectivity features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration on all models.

It also features 17-inch aluminum wheels, heated exterior mirrors, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat.

8- Toyota Corolla

A compact sedan with a spacious interior that caters to your specific goals and travels, with 41.4 inches of rear-seat legroom on 2017-2019 models, taller passengers shouldn't feel cramped in this sedan. There is also 13 cubic feet of cargo volume for carrying luggage, groceries or baby gear. The Corolla 2017-2019 is powered by a 132-horsepower 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine.

The Toyota Corolla features 15-inch steel wheels, 60/40 fold-down rear seat fabric upholstery, a rear-view camera, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen.

9- Nissan Sentra

Spacious and comfortable, using a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine producing 124 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque, the 2017-2019 Sentra is fuel-efficient and offers 37.4 inches of rear seat legroom and 15.1 cubic feet of cargo volume, making it Flexible to accommodate sports or camping equipment.

By folding the 60/40 split rear seats and reclining the front passenger seat, you can even fit eight-foot items into this sedan.

Standard features on the Nissan Sentra SV include heated front seats, fabric upholstery, a leather steering wheel, a six-speaker audio system, and a rearview monitor.

10- Honda Civic car

Topping the list is the Honda Civic, which offers a plethora of options with three body styles, a long list of equipment, and two high-performance models: the 2017-2019 Civic C and Cape R, which start with 158 horsepower from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, or with a 174-liter four-cylinder engine. 1.5 hp turbocharged (EX-T models and higher in 2017-2018, EX models and higher in 2019 models).

On the road, the Civic is designed to drive with confidence and deliver excellent handling that feels comfortable when cornering or traveling off-road.

Standard features on the 2017-2019 Honda Civic Touring include chrome door handles, rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated front and rear seats, and a 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat, with a 10-speaker audio system.

Source: CarMax

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10 Safe New Cars and SUVs for Teens Under $25,000.

So you have actually got a new motorist in your home, and also you're trying to find a secure new first car and truck for him or her to drive every day as well as it requires to be economical. Whether it's a car or SUV, there's a cost-effective new car that will certainly give you satisfaction when your brand-new driver lags the wheel. We've compiled a checklist of 10 safe brand-new automobiles and SUVs for teen motorists to aid you in making the ideal choice. Most importantly, the vehicles we've picked have strong safety rankings and are offered with vehicle driver help features for under $25,000.

Chevrolet Equinox - $24,995.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Security Choose.

A lot more conventional features have enhanced the Chevrolet Equinox's worth, and with automatic emergency braking currently typical, it's currently one of the safest vehicles for a young adult. Other cool features consist of Teen Vehicle driver, which allows you to establish speed alerts and also even keeps teens from turning on the radio unless they put their seat belts on.

Kia Optima - $24,115.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Safety Select Plus.

If you're looking for an inexpensive midsize car that's likewise a secure vehicle for teens, the Kia Optima should be on your checklist. From its strong security rankings to its charitable listing of energetic vehicle driver help technology, the Optima provides plenty of means to keep your brand-new motorist from mistakenly hitting something or someone.

Subaru Crosstrek - $24,505.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Security Select Plus.

The Subaru Crosstrek is just one of the most functional subcompact SUVs currently readily available, and also with the Sight collection now basic on CVT-equipped models for 2020, it's currently one of the most safe automobiles for a teenager. Its 8.7 inches of ground clearance indicates you'll have the ability to go off the beaten path farther than the majority of car-based SUVs.

Honda Insight - $23,860.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Safety Select Plus.

With the Honda Noticing collection requirement throughout the schedule and strong collision scores, the Honda Insight is a risk-free auto for new chauffeurs. Additionally, it uses more power than its chief opponents, remarkably surefooted handling, and outstanding fuel economic climate all at an economical price.

Mazda CX-3 - $21,435.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Security Pick.

Mazda's smallest SUV, the CX-3, provides plenty of driving enjoyable and solid accident test ratings, making it a wonderful choice as a safe crossover SUV for a teen. Its tidy dimensions make it easy to navigate, and need to find yourself on a winding road; you'll have the ability to tackle it with confidence with its active handling and linked guiding.

Hyundai Kona - $21,195.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Safety Select Plus (2019 design).

Among the most recent entrances in the subcompact SUV segment, the Hyundai Kona is enjoyable to drive and also simple to maneuver. It's also one of the best cars and trucks for teenagers due to its high accident examination ratings and conventional collision avoidance innovations.

Subaru Impreza - $20,895.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Security Select And Also.

For moms and dads in four-season regions, the Subaru Impreza provides you traction, practicality, as well as gas effectiveness all in a single plan. The Sight motorist assist bundle has been made conventional for the CVT-equipped 2020 designs, making the Impreza among the safest cars for a teen when you take into consideration its strong crash examination rankings.

Volkswagen Jetta - $20,890.

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NHTSA: 5 Stars.

If you want the compact car with one of the most areas, the Volkswagen Jetta is the one to get. Even the base version is offered with energetic vehicle driver help tech if you choose the Motorist Assistance package. Our choice is the SE grade, which gets a generous amount of standard functions consisting of the Driver Help package as a criterion.

Toyota Corolla - $20,555.

2020 Toyota Corolla front side moving.

NHTSA: 5 Stars.

IIHS: Top Safety And Security Choose.

The current generation Toyota Corolla ups the stake with a wealth of functions, consisting of Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 as typical on all models. Our pick of the litter is the Corolla Crossbreed; at $24,055, it's a strong worth with a lengthy list of common devices. With its 53/52 mpg city/highway EPA fuel economy rating and also strong accident examination ratings, the Corolla Hybrid is a risk-free cars and truck for teenagers that must also save you plenty at the pump.

Nissan Kicks-- $19,735.

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NHTSA: 4 Stars (2019 model).

IIHS: Top Safety And Security Select (2019 Version).

Not just is the Nissan Kicks the least pricey way to get an SUV with a border view electronic camera; it's also one of the safest autos for new motorists due to the fact that it's so very easy to maneuver. All trims get onward crash caution and also automatic emergency braking as conventional, adding one more layer of security to the total value proposal.

This article is written by Jijiautos.

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Subaru remembers specific 2019 designs for raised risk of engine stall

Subaru is recalling particular 2019 Impreza and Heritage sedans, as well as 2019 Outback and Climb SUVs, for a malfunctioning gas pump, the automaker revealed to the NHTSA today. If the reduced pressure pump stops working, the engine can delay and not be able to reactivate, which might boost the risk of a collision. [door hands]Subaru is uninformed of any kind of collisions the problem has triggered.

The recall incorporates 188,207 lorries in the UNITED STATE created from June 2018 with Feb. 2019. Not all 2019 Subaru Impreza, Heritage, Wilderness, and Climbs generated in that period are influenced, nonetheless.

Subaru will alert proprietors by mail within 60 days. Dealerships will change the reduced pressure gas pump at no cost as very early as June 5. Owners may call Subaru customer care at 1-844-373-6614 or look the NHTSA website by VIN to discover if their auto is consisted of in the recall. [buy online]The recall number is 20V-218.

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Volkswagen unveils its most powerful Golf yet

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Volkswagen unveils its most powerful Golf yet

Volkswagen said it won’t be selling the base version of its newly redesigned Golf compact car in the United States, but it will sell this new, more powerful Golf R, which has a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 27 more horsepower than the previous Golf R model. It also sells the 228-horsepower Golf GTI here.

That’s because, while most Americans prefer crossover SUVs — and VW has several of those to offer — there’s still a market here for small cars with outsized performance.

The new Golf R will be available in the US during the second half of 2021. VW hasn’t announced pricing yet, but prices for the 2019 Golf R started at over $40,000.

The Golf R will compete against models like the Subaru WRX STI, a version of the Subaru Impreza, and the Honda Civic Type R, both extreme performance versions of other efficient small cars.

The Golf R has an improved torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system that can automatically send more power to one or the other rear wheel depending on the traction needs from moment to moment. It also shifts power automatically from the front wheels to the rear as needed. The car’s top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

The driver can select from different driving modes that change settings for the car’s steering, suspension, four-wheel-drive system and gas pedal response. Besides Comfort, Sport and Track modes, there is also a Special mode with settings designed for Germany’s famous Nürburgring Nordschleife track. Among other things, the suspension is softer than in Track mode to better handle the Nordschleife’s undulating pavement.

There is also a Drift mode — which is not intended for use on public roads — to allow drivers to more easily slide the car sideways and do smokey, tire-burning donuts.

The Golf R will be available with either a seven-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual. The manual transmission was an important feature for the US market, which has been the number one market for the Golf R worldwide. In the past, 40% of Golf R buyers in the US have chosen the manual transmission, according to a VW spokesman. The automatic transmission will be manually shiftable, with steering wheel paddles.

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2019 Subaru Impreza Price, Changes, Release Date and Specs Rumors

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Subaru brings innovation and excitement to the Singapore Motorshow 2020

Launch of the all-new Subaru Forester e-BOXER and Forester GT Edition

New Subaru Impreza showcased

Special display of the SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT

Visitors stand a chance to win a new Subaru XV 2.0i-S EyeSight sponsored by Motor Image

An adrenaline-pumping experience at the Subaru Russ Swift Stunt Show

Singapore, 9 January 2020 – Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Singapore, is treating Singapore Motorshow 2020 visitors to a variety of exciting displays and activities.

“We are proud to introduce three new Subaru models to Singapore – the Forester e-BOXER, Forester GT Edition and Impreza. Thanks to e-BOXER technology, the award-winning Forester now offers even smoother acceleration and better fuel efficiency. At the same time, those who feel that the Forester over the years has become a little sedate and mainstream will appreciate the GT Edition. With its sharpened design all around, we are positive the sporty and stylish Forester GT Edition will stand out wherever it goes,” said Mr Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Tan Chong International Ltd. Tan Chong International Ltd owns the Motor Image Group of companies.

“With its styling upgrades, the new Impreza is even better looking than before. The addition of Sport and Intelligent driving modes also means it offers an improved driving experience,” added Mr Tan.

The all-new Forester e-BOXER has a self-charging, mild hybrid e-BOXER system. This combines battery-powered electric motor assistance with two of Subaru's core technologies: Boxer Engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. With e-BOXER, the Forester now offers smoother and more responsive acceleration, enhanced off-road capability and better efficiency. This also makes it well suited for both city and highway driving.

Subaru Forester e-BOXER and Forester GT Edition land in Singapore

Despite the extra weight from the electric components, the strengthened vehicle undercarriage of the Forester e-BOXER helps maintain the uniquely satisfying driving feel and peace of mind offered by Subaru vehicles.

Motor Image is also launching the Forester GT Edition. It is the second GT Edition model being offered in Singapore, with a special aero kit which has four well-made and integrated elements. This gives the car a more rugged and sportier look.

Both the Forester e-BOXER and Forester GT Edition are equipped with the new 8-inch Display Audio System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a 360° Around View Monitor (AVM) system, which enables drivers to park and manoeuvre with ease.

New Subaru Impreza showcased

Improved for 2020 with styling, convenience and mechanical upgrades, the new Impreza sports a revised front and rear fascia inclusive of new LED headlamps and blacked-out tail lamps (on 5-Door hatchback), new 17-inch wheels, a Speed Sensitive Door Lock and Rear Seat Reminder feature, a newly added SI-DRIVE function and retuned suspension.

Special SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT display

Also making waves at the Subaru booth is the SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT. It was first unveiled at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in March 2019. The name VIZIV has been coined from the phrase “Vision for Innovation”.

The VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT is the first concept vehicle designed under Subaru’s new “BOLDER” design philosophy. Its body shape exhibits a dynamic and strong feel and features a unique roof design. White accents on the wheels and rugged all-terrain tyres further emphasise its adventurous nature. These elements express the toughness and agility of the VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT.

Through the new “BOLDER” design philosophy, Subaru aims to broaden the brand’s outlook, define the characteristics of Subaru vehicles more prominently, and create more enjoyment for all passengers.

Witness Russ Swift’s world-class precision driving display

Boasting electrifying power slides, two-wheeling and other ambitious manoeuvres designed to wow and excite, Russ Swift, in collaboration with Motor Image, will once again demonstrate the thrill of driving a Subaru at the Singapore Motorshow 2020.

The Subaru Russ Swift Stunt Show promises to give thrill-seeking motor enthusiasts another chance to experience the Guinness World Record holder's daredevil antics first-hand. The world-renowned precision driver is the current British Autotest Champion and England Autotest Team Captain. He also received three Guinness World Records titles for parallel parking in the tightest space, J-Turn in the tightest space and the fastest doughnuts.

Visitors will also get the chance to meet Russ Swift at the Subaru booth after each performance. Swift’s showcase timings are:

All visitors holding admission tickets will be able to redeem one Russ Swift show ticket per admission outside the exhibition hall, at the stunt show counter on Level 6 an hour before each show timing.

One lucky visitor will drive home the grand prize of a new Subaru XV 2.0i-S EyeSight in the lucky draw. All visitors will stand a chance to win with each admission ticket – simply provide the right answer to the question printed on the Motorshow ticket.

Win a new Subaru XV 2.0i-S EyeSight

Visitors can also take part in giveaways at the Subaru booth. They can redeem a Subaru file by liking the ‘ILOVESUBARU’ Facebook page, or by following the official Subaru Asia Instagram account (@subaruasia).

Exclusive Subaru Merchandise Giveaway

Those who take photos with the Forester GT Edition and VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT, post them on Facebook or Instagram, and #ILOVESUBARU, also get to redeem a Subaru highlighter.

Visitors can also redeem a pair of Russ Swift Stunt Show tickets with every $50 worth of Subaru merchandise purchased.

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Frugal, Funky, and Fun: The 10 Safest Small Cars for 2020

Here at MotorTrend we measure the fun stuff, but testing car safety is out of our wheelhouse. For that, we turn to the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

Those agencies crash, smash, and break poor, innocent cars all for the sake of keeping you safe on the road. The NHTSA rates safety out of five stars, and the IIHS awards the safest cars on sale with a Top Safety Pick + designation.

You don’t need to buy a giant SUV or expensive luxury car to stay safe on the road. In fact, these affordable small cars earn high marks in crash performance. These are the safest small cars for 2020, according to the IIHS and NHTSA.

2020 Honda Insight: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Five-Star Overall Rating

The Honda Insight is a great compact hybrid sedan, achieving terrific fuel economy while not being terrible to drive—or look at. It was a finalist in our 2019 Car of the Year competition, and we added one to our long-term test fleet for a 12-month ownership evaluation. We like how infrequently we go to the gas station, and the aptitude of its standard driver assist features. It’s zippy around town and a comfy cruiser on long road trips. The Honda Insight is among the safest small cars for 2020, earning top marks across the board from IIHS and NHTSA.

2020 Subaru Impreza: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Five-Star Overall Rating

Subaru spins the Impreza into numerous variants, and regardless of your choice, they all earn some of the best safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA. The standard Subaru Impreza is comfortable and refined, if quite slow. Of course, hatchback is the way to go. We found the related Crosstrek surprisingly capable off-road, even in its fuel-efficient hybrid variant. If these choices are too pokey for you, the WRX is a classic turbocharged all-wheel-drive sport sedan that turns out 269 hp. It’s available in some cool limited edition trims, too. Opting for the EyeSight driver assist system makes this safe small car even safer, but it’s not standard and is unavailable on the WRX.

2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Four-Star Overall Rating

Excellent build quality is apparent in new Hyundais, and contributes to the safety ratings on the brand’s 2020 Elantra compact sedan. It provides solid bang for the buck, packing standard active safety features across all trims. Interior trimmings are unremarkable, but we appreciate its roomy back seat. Driving enthusiasts should opt for the Elantra Sport, which has a 201-hp turbocharged I-4 and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It scored well in IIHS testing, save for the poor-performing headlights on lower trims. Also, the NHTSA found excessive intrusion in the rear side impact test. The Hyundai Elantra hatchback performs about the same and is an IIHS Top Safety Pick, albeit without the “+” bonus. Regardless, the Hyundai Elantra is a safe compact car for 2020.

2020 Kia Forte: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Four-Star Overall Rating

Dare we say that the Kia Forte is a looker? It has upscale and sporty styling, but unfortunately, not-so-sporty driving dynamics due to the performance-sapping CVT. Nonetheless it’s a nice place to spend time, with an attractive cabin layout and a quiet, comfortable ride. On the safety front, a suite of driver-assist features comes standard, and the Forte returns impressively short 60-0 braking distances. Given that this Kia shares its platform with the Hyundai Elantra, it’s unsurprising that it performs the same in IIHS and NHTSA tests; weak headlights and excessive side intrusion are the primary issues. Otherwise, it’s a safe compact car, scoring highly in every other area.

2020 Hyundai Kona: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Five-Star Overall Rating

More than a hatchback, yet not quite a full-bore SUV, the funky Hyundai Kona is among the safest small cars for 2020. We dig its agile handling and, with the optional turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, surprisingly quick acceleration. The Kona seems to live up to its “Big on Adventure, Smart on Space” tagline, as we’ve taken it on some proper road trips and even used it as a moving vehicle. Its available suite of driver safety aids is impressive. Despite a fair amount of road noise and a miniscule back seat, the Kona remains a charmer.

2020 Kia Niro Hybrid: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Four-Star Overall Rating

Whether in its standard or plug-in hybrid variants, the Kia Niro is a safe compact car. The IIHS found it to have top-performing crashworthiness, but headlight performance was an issue on lower trims. NHTSA side impact testing earned five stars, but four-star rollover and frontal crash protection earned the Niro a four-star score overall. It being a hatchback, the Niro offers ample room for people and gear inside, and the hybrid powertrain achieves impressive fuel economy—over 51 mpg combined, by our Real MPG measurements. The Kia Niro EV hasn’t been safety tested yet, but if it performs similarly to its combustion-assisted counterparts, you can expect to get a small car with among the best safety ratings.

2020 Kia Soul: IIHS Top Safety Pick +

The Kia Soul is all-new for 2020, continuing with quirky styling and some of the best safety ratings for small cars. We like its cargo capacity and refined drivetrain, with good tuning for the CVT. Being able to see everything around you is the first step to safe driving, and the Soul’s upright sides and big windows provide a great view. The trade-off for those is a lot of wind noise at highway speeds, but that’s muted by the upgraded surround sound system in the Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo. While the 2020 Kia Soul hasn’t been tested by the NHTSA, it earned high marks from the IIHS. Poor performing headlights on lower trims was the only ding.

2020 Lexus UX: IIHS Top Safety Pick +; NHTSA Five-Star Overall Rating

We’re not convinced the Lexus UX 200 and UX 250h are real SUVs, given their propensity to flounder off pavement. They’re also not anywhere near as roomy as what we’d expect from true utility vehicles. Those concerns aside, the UX is stylish, upscale, and a compelling value. Interior quality is what you’d expect from a Lexus, with a smart dashboard layout and premium materials. The infotainment system used in the UX and other Lexus products is due for an update, though. Regardless, it’s undeniably safe, with standard driver-assist features and strong crashworthiness scores from the IIHS and NHTSA making it one of the safest small cars for 2020.

2020 Toyota Corolla: IIHS Top Safety Pick; NHTSA Five-Star Rating

The Toyota Corolla is the epitome of small cars, and in its newest generation it’s safer than ever. Its standard suite of driver-assist features provides what might be the closest thing to self-driving for the least amount of money to date. Ride and handling is improved, and while it never feels powerful, it borders on being fun to drive. Corolla safety scores are identical whether in hatchback or sedan form, including the hybrid. The IIHS gave all variants top marks in crashworthiness, but noted room for improvement with its headlights. Meanwhile, the Corolla got four stars in rollover protection from the NHTSA, but five stars in every other area.

2019 Volkswagen GTI: IIHS Top Safety Pick; NHTSA Five-Star Rating

Fun driving dynamics and great safety are combined in the Volkswagen GTI. This classic hot hatchback has a powerful turbocharged engine and can be had with a slick manual or quick-shifting dual-clutch transmission. When it’s not being tossed down a twisty road, it’s supremely practical for daily needs, too. The GTI’s next generation is right around the corner, but for the time being this one is among the safest small cars for 2020. The NHTSA gave it four-star front impact and rollover ratings, but five-star side impact and overall scores. IIHS data shows that Volkswagen GTI safety scores are improved with the optional driver assist suite and upgraded LED headlights.

Safest Small Cars for 2020

2020 Honda Insight

2020 Kia Soul

2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan

2020 Subaru Impreza

2020 Kia Forte

2020 Hyundai Kona

2020 Kia Niro Hybrid

2020 Lexus UX

2020 Toyota Corolla

2019 Volkswagen GTI

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