Subaru Unleashes the Manual WRX 2.4T tS Spec B for Kiwi Purists!
Subaru enthusiasts, rejoice! The plea for a manual, high-performance WRX has been answered with thunderous applause in New Zealand. The recently arrived 2025 All-Wheel Drive WRX 2.4T tS Spec B is not just a car; it’s a statement – a $69,990 performance masterpiece engineered to thrill and re-engage the pure driving spirit 1. This special […]
Inchcape NZ puts its foot on the accelerator
As part of our invite to Inchape’s brand offerings (Subaru, LDV and KGM) at this year’s Fieldays, we managed to spend time over lunch with Kym Mellow, General Manager, Inchcape New Zealand and the core management team. Here’s what we discovered. Powering Growth: Inside Inchcape’s Multi-Brand Strategy Driving Automotive Expansion In a dynamic NZ automotive […]
Next-Gen Subaru Forester Roars into NZ – Price and Specs
Subaru has officially unveiled its all-new, sixth-generation Forester—a bold leap forward that promises to redefine the mid-size SUV landscape in New Zealand. With order books now open and the first vehicles set to arrive in July 2025, anticipation is at fever pitch among adventurous Kiwis, family drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Subaru’s latest Forester is […]
Subaru BRZ Tsubasa gives you wings
Subaru has introduced the highly anticipated BRZ Tsubasa to New Zealand, marking a significant moment for performance car enthusiasts in the country. Limited to only 10 units, the BRZ Tsubasa derives its name from the Japanese word for ‘wings’, symbolising freedom, speed, and agility. This special edition is not merely a visual statement; it represents […]
Adventurous EV – Subaru Solterra review
A wee while ago we attended the (long-awaited) local launch of Subaru’s all-electric Solterra. It’s impressive of course (or should that be imprezive because the new Impreza was there too), but we wanted to take a closer look. Subaru NZ were happy to oblige. To recap, the Solterra is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that […]
The Imprezive new Subaru Impreza
Now in its sixth generation, the new Subaru Impreza hatch comes fully loaded with category-leading spec while offering the confidence to ‘go-anywhere’ courtesy of the brand’s legendary synchronous all-wheel drive capability. For over 50 years, Subaru has consistently impressed adventurous kiwi drivers, and the Impreza is no exception. The nameplate first burst onto the scene […]
Getaway Drivers – Subaru Solterra and Impreza first drive
With their synchronous all-wheel drive system and go-anywhere attitude, Subaru vehicles have been a big hit with adventurous Kiwi’s for over 50-years. Last week, the intrepid brand released two new ‘getaway’ models to their stable, the 6th generation Impreza and the (long-awaited) all-electric Solterra. To help celebrate, we took a drive from Auckland to Napier […]
Cross-treking – Subaru Crosstrek first drive
In the realm of automotive exploration, where intrepid brands vie for supremacy, a new nameplate emerges from before, introducing the Subaru Crosstrek. Formerly known as the XV, this small SUV has been rechristened and reimagined, and boldly seeks to redefine the fiercely competitive category it initially pioneered. Subaru has long since captivated the hearts of […]
Adventure boost – Subaru Outback XT 2.4T review
They say that ‘getting there is part of the adventure’, and if that’s true then Subaru’s new 2.4T GOOAT (Greatest Outback Of All Time) has just taken about a third off your ‘getting there time’. But don’t worry, it’s also added a heap more fun to your adventure too. The Subaru Outback XT 2.4 T […]
Fast, not so furious – 2022 Subaru WRX tS review
Synchronous All-Wheel Drive, boxer engine and WRC heritage, it can only be a Subaru WRX, but does the latest ‘more connected’ model still have the model’s animalistic tendencies? Subaru New Zealand let us find out. It’s been a couple of decades since I was last behind the wheel of a WRX, and time has a […]