SUBARU is a Japanese car manufacturer with a distinctive range of practical cars, crossovers and SUVs. In the UK, it’s a smaller, more specialist choice than brands such as Toyota, Nissan or Hyundai. Many SUBARU models are known for all-wheel drive, which can provide extra confidence on wet roads and rougher routes. Popular used models include the Forester, Outback and XV (now known as the Crosstrek). SUBARU is also recognised for its rallying heritage and its horizontally opposed “boxer” engines, which help give the brand a character of its own. Compared with many mainstream rivals, SUBARU tends to focus less on offering a huge choice of models and more on practical, sure-footed driving. For used-car buyers looking for a capable family car or SUV with a difference, a SUBARU could be worth considering.