Subaru

One of the best things about auto shows is the oddball vehicles that often come out of private collections, museums, and warehouses of the local area. In Chicago, there are a lot of goofy things to see while looking for the latest from automakers.

The midsized sedan segment may be fading, but the Subaru Legacy has been seriously revived. It looks far more compelling, has more power under its hood and a huge amount of tech beneath its premium level interior.

As Subaru's top-selling Outback enters its 6th generation, it's ready continue to be a light, capable all-terrain wagon. The all-new 2020 Outback carries over the model's legendary safety and capability, adding upgraded infotainment, in-vehicle Wi-Fi and the first turbo engine option in a decade.

Subaru has unveiled its seventh-generation Legacy sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The all-new Legacy is more upscale in looks, has a new turbocharged engine option, and improved interior. A huge tablet-sized infotainment screen and driver safety and road aids are also added to the new Legacy.

Debuting at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the STI S209 is a new S-line performance model to be sold in limited numbers in the US in order to qualify as a racing machine in competition. The S209 embodies the aggressive performance of STI's new S-line.

The 2019 Ascent is a three-row crossover offering from Subaru aimed towards growing families who need a larger vehicle, but also want to stay with the brand. It remains true to the Subaru persona while showing that the company is actually capable of upsizing.

The Subaru BRZ is a fun, low-cost little rear-drive sports car. For 2018, the Subaru BRZ gets a special edition tS model, of which only 500 will be built. A true enthusiast’s car, the BRZ rides on the ideal of an accessible, well-balanced, fun-driving sport coupe. And it succeeds admirably at that.

Toyota has introduced a new “Ultimate Performance” 86 model for 2019. The Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition features Brembo brakes, SACHS dampers, a Toyota Racing Development body kit, specialized Michelin tires, and a TRD-tuned exhaust. It will enter showrooms next month.

Named for the wilds of Australia, the Subaru Outback has become popular as the most upscale and family-friendly of the Subaru offerings. For the 2018 model year, the Outback sees a few improvements to what is already a very well-done wagon-style crossover. After a week, we’re impressed.

Subaru has unveiled the new fifth generation of the Forester crossover at the New York International Auto Show. The 2019 Subaru Forester is based on the new Subaru Global Platform and showcases DriverFocus, a distracted driving prevention technology.

Subaru has unveiled its largest vehicle ever at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ascent is a family-sized SUV that stretches the Subaru Global Platform to its limits to create enough space for three rows of seating, and it comes with an all-new engine​ and Subaru's tried and true Symmetrical AWD.

Subaru's been building its Viziv concept family for years, adding everything from virtual track cars to 7-seat SUVs. Prior to the Viziv Performance Concept, however, the family lacked a sedan. Subaru makes up for lost time, showing a hard-bodied four-door molded around boxer-inspired performance.