Subaru’s flat-four engines have earned a loyal following for their low center of gravity and all-weather confidence, but they also carry a reputation for being picky about maintenance. Keeping a boxer ...

Since its introduction in 1994, the Subaru Outback has grown into one of the most popular station wagons across six generations -- though it was also sold in sedan forms. The latest seventh generation ...

When you think of boxer engines with their flat, horizontally opposed architecture, it's likely that vintage Volkswagens such as the original Beetle spring to mind. Or perhaps Porsche, which named an ...

First introduced in 1989 with the Subaru Legacy and Subaru Liberty, the EJ series (and its EJ20 and EJ25 variants) became a fast favorite for the flat-four "boxer" layout. With a low center of gravity ...

Toyota warranty issues have highlighted at least two engine failures in the GR86 sports car, which is closely related to the Subaru BRZ and powered by the Subaru FA24D four-cylinder engine. Owners ...

With so many owners reporting engine issues in the Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ, some probably feel it’s time Subaru takes the back seat in designing the affordable sports car. It may just do that for ...

Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are primary modern users, benefiting from low center of gravity and performance.