Subaru GL
JDM · Subaru
The 1980s all-wheel-drive workhorse. Boxer power and quirky, durable versatility.
The Subaru GL (part of the Leone family) is a 1980s compact available as a sedan, wagon, and hatchback, known for its rugged all-wheel-drive capability, boxer engine, and quirky, durable character. These cars helped build Subaru reputation for affordable, dependable all-weather transportation. The GL wagons in particular, with their available dual-range all-wheel drive, became beloved workhorses in snowy and rural areas, and have a cult following today for their simplicity, capability, and 1980s charm. Turbo versions add interest. On WhipJury, the GL appears as a rugged, charming 1980s Subaru workhorse.
GL specifications
1980s compact (Leone family), sedan, wagon, and hatchback, boxer engine, available dual-range all-wheel drive. Rugged, durable, quirky character.
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A rugged, charming 1980s Subaru workhorse.
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