8 Most Expensive Subarus Ever Released

Subaru is a Japanese car manufacturer that is known for its rugged, reliable, and fun-to-drive vehicles.  Subaru has enjoyed success in both global markets with its vehicles, with sales of more than 2 million units per year worldwide and over 500,000 units sold in North America alone.

They also make cars that are easy to repair and maintain, which means people can take their vehicles in for tune-ups or repairs without having to worry about paying out of pocket. With that being said, some of their vehicles stand out from the crowd and are worthy of their place in Subaru’s impressive collection.

Here is a list of the most expensive Subaru cars ever released in the market that you may or may not have heard about before.

8. Subaru 360 ‘Police Car’

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Subaru produced and sold the Subaru 360, a rear-engined, two-door city automobile, from 1958 until 1971. Over the course of its 12-year model run, 392,000 of the company’s first cars were produced. The 360 was one of Japan’s most famous automobiles and was only offered in a single generation as a two-door, station wagon.

The weight of the Subaru 360, which is made up of a single fiberglass monocoque, is just 444 kg. The rear air-cooled two-cylinder two-stroke engine follows that at that point. It flies the flag of the New Zealand Ministry of Transport, a body created in 1968 with the mandate of managing everything from flight control to the enforcement of traffic laws.

Along with sporting the institution’s colors, the auctioned vehicle also has sirens, a light beam, and a rear-mounted engine that is probably still in working order.

Did You Know?

It was known as the “ladybug” in Japan until being replaced by the R-2.

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7. Subaru Brat

photo source: Bring a Trailer

The increased desire for smaller, compact vehicles in the United States led to the development of the two-door Subaru BRAT, a ute-like compact truck from Japan. Its foundation wasn’t a brand-new one. Instead, it utilized the Subaru Leone station wagon’s chassis and AWD technology.

By adding a bed, Subaru was able to enter the growing market for tiny pickup trucks, which also included bigger body-on-frame vehicles from Japanese manufacturers and car-based variants like the contemporaneous Volkswagen Pickup made in Pennsylvania.

The BRAT had roughly the same length as the single cabs and had a shorter wheelbase than the tiny trucks.

Did You Know?

In the United States, the Subaru BRAT was only produced from 1978 to 1987. Up until 1994, it was imported into international markets in Europe, Latin America, New Zealand, and Australia.

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6. Subaru 360 Sedan Deluxe

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Although it wasn’t Subaru’s initial model, the 360 was their first mass-produced vehicle. The 360 was manufactured in a range of body types, including sedan, station wagon, and roll-back fabric sunroofs. All of these variations had suicide doors. The 356-cc inline two-stroke inline twin engine that Subaru uses inspired the 360 monikers.

One of the 10,000 vehicles brought into the US is this 360, which was sold by a Chevrolet dealer in Seattle, Washington, at a significant discount from its $50,000 auction price.

Did You Know?

From 1973 through 2011, it was parked in the original owner’s garage, according to the Bring A Trailer ad. After that, it was restored and renovated.

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5. Solterra Touring

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With the brand-new Solterra, Subaru is making a foray into the electric vehicle market. The Solterra has AWD as standard, as one would expect from a Subaru vehicle. It should be well-equipped for off-the-beaten-path excursions thanks to this capacity, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and an X-Mode off-road drive mode.

In the bZ4X, the Solterra’s 215 horsepower and 249 lb-ft of torque allowed for a 5.8-second 0-60 mph pace.

As part of Subaru’s EyeSight system, the Solterra is equipped with a comprehensive selection of driver assistance functions as standard. These include adaptive cruise control, automated high beams, lane departure and sway warning, automatic emergency braking, and automatic emergency braking. For Subaru, a 360-degree camera system will be a first.

Did You Know?

This all-electric SUV, which was created in collaboration with Toyota, will be on sale for the 2023 model year.

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4. Subaru WRX STi S209

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The Subaru WRX STI S209 is the first STI model with the S badge to be sold in the US. Subaru has made additional improvements outside the engine. The S209 is equipped with exclusive BBS 19-inch wheels and custom Dunlop GT600As tires. The sportier sedan has a track width that is 0.6 inches larger and is 1.7 inches wider in overall dimensions than the standard STI.

The limited-edition model’s price was just released by Subaru, and it is far more than anticipated. Starting at $64,880 with delivery, the performance sedan is priced.

Did You Know?

The high-performance sedan can provide 1.0 g of lateral grip when combined with upgraded suspension elements, such as Blistein shocks, firmer springs, a bigger stabilizer bar, and other parts

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3. Subaru WRX Custom “Baby Driver”

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The box office smash starring Ansel Elgort and Kevin Spacey was shot in five red Subaru WRXs, but this one was changed to rear-wheel drive and given an improved differential to handle all the powerslides and handbrake bends. It had 158,000 miles on it when it was sold, which is a lot.

A fair $27,600 was being offered in the bidding. However, the price quickly increased to well over $30,000 until landing slightly below $70,000.

Did You Know?

In order to shoot the movie Baby Driver, the producers put up numerous unique Subaru vehicles, including one WRX that the team modified from Subaru’s distinctive AWD powertrain to RWD.

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2. Subaru Impreza 22B

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Through Bring a Trailer, a 1998 Impreza 22B STI with more than 25,000 miles on the odometer sold for an astounding $312,555. The 22B is an extremely uncommon homologation special that was created to commemorate the Japanese automaker’s 40th anniversary and its third consecutive victory in the World Rally Championship. It is revered by rally racing enthusiasts all over the world.

It is essentially a street-legal version of the Impreza that raced in the series, but it has a ton of body and power upgrades as standard equipment. This right-hand drive 22B was manufactured in Japan and afterward brought to the US under the Show or Display exemption statute. It seems to be in fantastic shape and comes with all the paperwork despite having a lot of mileage on it.

Did You Know?

All of the Impreza 22B STI were sold in a matter of 48 hours during their brief five-month production run in 1998. That was a big accomplishment in a period when social media and the internet had gained widespread use.

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1. Subaru Impreza S6 WRC

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The sale price of roughly $860,000 plus a buyer’s fee of $5000 makes the Subaru Impreza S6 WRC the most valuable Subaru in existence.

During the 2000 WRC season, the late Richard Burns participated in the Tour de Corse, Rallye Sanremo, and Network Q Rally of Great Britain. Although a mishap in Finland earlier that year ended his prospects of winning the overall championship, he was nevertheless motivated to provide a stellar performance in his home event and won the Network Q Rally overall.

After the race, the owner decided against having the Impreza S6 WRC rebuilt and instead immediately put the winning vehicle into a collection.

Did You Know?

To enable a thorough inspection, the engine, gearbox, and driveline were carefully taken apart, reconstructed with brand-new drive belts, and then reinstalled.