Subarus aren’t just cars. They’re rolling personality quizzes. Buy one, and suddenly strangers think they know your entire life story. The scary part? They’re usually right.
Here’s a definitive ranking of Subaru stereotypes — light roasting, heavy accuracy.
🚬 WRX Owners — Vape Clouds & Rally Dreams
Stereotype: Street racer energy. Monster Energy can in the cup holder. Coilovers that cost more than the car’s resale value. The phrase “bro, it’s basically a rally car” has been uttered more times than “hello.”
Reality Check: Painfully accurate. WRX drivers are keeping Subaru’s motorsport heritage alive — just with more vape smoke than Subaru’s WRC team ever expected.
Accuracy Score: 9/10
(Minus one point because not every WRX has an obnoxious muffler… but most do.)
🐕 Forester Owners — Dog Moms & Trailheads
Stereotype: Two golden retrievers in the back, a yoga mat on the seat, and a Subaru bumper sticker that says “Rescue. Adopt. Repeat.” The official car of people who own more reusable grocery bags than shoes.
Reality Check: 99% true. Subaru literally ran ads with dogs driving Foresters. That wasn’t marketing — that was a documentary. If you see a Forester at a trailhead, assume at least one wet Labrador will jump out.
Accuracy Score: 9.9/10
(Docked 0.1 points for the rare Forester owner who bought it just for Costco runs.)
🏔 Outback Owners — The Vermont Starter Pack
Stereotype: Flannel shirt, craft beer growler rolling around in the back, skis on the roof year-round (even in July). Lives somewhere with more maple syrup than people.
Reality Check: If you drive through Vermont, it’s 50/50 odds whether the car passing you is an Outback or… another Outback. But it’s not just Vermont — Oregon, Washington, and basically any place where Patagonia is considered formal wear are also Outback territory.
Accuracy Score: 10/10
(This isn’t a stereotype. This is census data.)
🎒 Crosstrek Owners — REI Loyalty Card Holders
Stereotype: Camp stove in the trunk, hammock in the glovebox, and a playlist called “Acoustic Mornings.” Drives straight from Whole Foods to trailheads. Considers the Crosstrek a personality trait.
Reality Check: Also true. The Crosstrek is basically an Impreza that went on a gap year to find itself. And people love it. REI should honestly bundle a free membership with every purchase.
Accuracy Score: 9.5/10
(Half a point off because a surprising number of Crosstreks are owned by suburban parents who just like the color orange.)
🏁 Bonus Round: The Subaru Baja — Chaos on Wheels
Stereotype: The owner wanted a truck, a car, and a conversation starter all at once. Probably owns Crocs. Definitely tells strangers “yeah, it’s rare.”
Reality Check: Every Baja owner is either the coolest person you know… or completely unhinged. No in-between.
Accuracy Score: ∞/10
Final Thoughts
Every Subaru stereotype comes with a grain of truth. That’s what makes them fun. Whether it’s vape clouds, trailhead dog hair, Vermont ski racks, or Crosstrek camping gear — Subaru isn’t just a brand, it’s a lifestyle.
And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.