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 ...

Erik Sherman is an automotive journalist and motorcycle enthusiast. Although he has served and worked all over the world in different capacities, his passions belong to all things automotive. His love ...

Boxer engines offer superior balance and lower center of gravity vs inline engines, but cost more to build and maintain.

For over three decades, the EJ20 was the workhorse of Subaru, as the 2.0-liter flat four boxer engine would power models throughout the brand's lineup. However, it's the engine's generations of ...

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 ...

If an engine has four cylinders, chances are they’re arranged in-line—unless that engine was made by Subaru, of course. A boxer-four is second only to all-wheel drive as a Subaru calling card. But the ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

We explain why Subaru’s boxer engine layout is especially well-suited for off-roading, from stability to traction advantages. View post: A Friend Drives a Jeep Wrangler and Wants to Buy a New Honda ...