Subaru is the well-known automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate, Fuji Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (FHI). During 1953-1955, Fuji Heavy Industries decided to be involved in car manufacturing, and chose the name Subaru to grace its first car, the Subaru P1 in 1954. Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent company of Subaru, is currently in a partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation, which owns 8.7% of FHI. The vehicle manufacturers are known for use of boxer engines in most of their vehicles.

During the years 1954 to 1997, the company designed and manufactured a number of vehicle models, including the P1 (1954), the tiny air-cooled 360 (1958), Sambar (1961), 1000 (1965), R2 (1969), Leone (1971), Domingo (1983), Alcyone (1985), Legacy (1989), Impreza (1993), Sambar EV electric van (1995) and Forester (1997). The company decided to utilize AWD in most international markets as standard equipment in 1996. During the 1990s, the company marked a shift from manufacturing small commercial vehicles and concentrated on the development of mainstream passenger car models. Subaru introduced the Legacy in 1989 and received a good response in the automobile market. The Legacy was considered mainstream in its appearance and a departure from previous vehicles, which had earned a reputation of being "quirky". It was perceived by some as Subaru's attempt to compete with new luxury brands - Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, as Japanese vehicles were increasing in popularity, particularly in the USA. Subaru continued its new direction with the controversially-styled six-cylinder SVX (1992), and the Impreza (1993). The Subaru Outback wagon, based on the Legacy and modified with SUV-like stance, bumpers and roof, became one of the bestselling wagons in the US during the 2000s. The latest Subaru lineup in USA boasts of Tribeca, Outback, Legacy, Forester, Impreza and Impreza WRX.

2008 Subaru Tribeca
The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is available in 5-passenger, 7-passenger, Limited 5-passenger and Limited 7-passenger trims. The Tribeca 5-passenger (starting at $29,995) offers you everything you love about Subaru and more. The six-cylinder Subaru Boxer Engine is mounted longitudinally in the chassis, resulting in a lower center of gravity for better balance and reduced friction. The Tribeca features a spacious and elegant interior with 8-way power driver seat and 4-way power front-passenger seat.

2008 Subaru Outback
The 2008 Subaru Outback is offered as Outback base, 2.5i, 2.5i L.L. Bean Edition, 2.5 XT Limited and 3.0R L.L. Bean Edition. The 2008 Outback 2.5i (starting at $23,595) is built upon an extensive list of standard Outback features, offering heightened amenities to enhance your drive. An 8-way power heated driver seat with manually adjustable lumbar support and optional Limited Package further sweeten the ride.

2008 Subaru Legacy
The 2008 Subaru Legacy is available in base, 2.5i Special edition, 2.5i Limited, 2.5 GT Limited, 2.5 GT spec.B and 3.0 R limited trims. 2008 Legacy 2.5i Special Edition (starting at $20,795) blends Subaru engineering with sophisticated design. The 170-hp Subaru Boxer Engine, set inside a European-style exterior, makes the Legacy 2.5i Special Edition an enticingly powerful sedan.

2009 Subaru Forester
The 2009 Subaru Forester is offered in five trims - 2.5X, 2.5X Premium, 2.5X L.L Bean Edition, 2.5 XT and 2.5 XT Limited. 2009 Forester 2.5X (starting at $19,995) is equipped with a 170-horsepower engine and safety features like VDC electronic stability control and side-curtain airbags. The Forester 2.5X gives you sharp handling and confidence on the road.

2008 Subaru Impreza
The 2008 Subaru Impreza comes in 2.5i 4-door, 2.5i 5-door and Outback support. 2008 Impreza 2.5i 4-door (starting at $16,995) is powered by a 170-hp, 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer Engine to deliver superior performance and handling. The spacious interior offers plenty of shoulder and legroom, while the 60/40-split fold-down rear seats increase cargo space and versatility. Newly-designed exterior features, like a widened grille, and rear red lamp lenses give a sporty finish to this swift ride.

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
The introduction of the highly-anticipated Subaru Impreza WRX in 2001 was successful in bringing high performance, AWD compact cars into the sports car mainstream. The Subaru Impreza WRX comes as 4-door, 5-door and STI models. The 2008 Impreza WRX 4-door is totally re-designed rally-racing legend, packed with power. The 2008 IMPREZA WRX 4-door (starting at $24,350) features a 224-hp intercooled, turbocharged Subaru Boxer Engine, symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) and double wishbone rear suspension.