Used Subaru Cars at Vertu

Nearly every Subaru sold in the UK arrives with two things a used buyer rarely gets as standard elsewhere: permanent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a horizontally opposed Boxer engine. That pairing is the reason to look at a used Subaru. It gives you all-weather traction and a low centre of gravity in a practical family SUV or estate, and none of it fades with the first owner.

Subaru has built cars this way since 1954, and the approach still earns recognition. The brand topped the Auto Express Driver Power manufacturer survey in 2024, the sort of owner-rated result that matters most when you're buying second-hand.

The used Subaru range at Vertu spans the current Forester and Outback alongside earlier names kept in demand long after production ended, including the XV, Levorg and Legacy. Every one is prepared and checked by our colleagues before it reaches the forecourt, then backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee, so you have a fortnight to exchange it or take a refund.

Flexible finance, including PCP and HP, runs across the range, and part-exchange lets you put your current car towards the one you're moving to. Buying used also widens what your budget reaches, because a Subaru that has already been through the steepest part of its depreciation can move you up a model or a powertrain for the same money.

Why Buy a Used Subaru?

A used Subaru earns its place on three counts: all-weather capability, value, and the fact that what makes a Subaru worth driving carries straight over to the second owner.

The capability is engineered in, not bolted on. Permanent all-wheel drive and the Boxer engine work exactly as they left the factory, so a used Forester still climbs a muddy field or a snowy driveway the way it did when new. That's a genuine head start over rivals that reserve all-wheel drive for their pricier trims.

What changes is the price. A year or two of someone else's ownership takes the hardest depreciation hit, so a used Subaru often lands you a higher trim, or a hybrid powertrain, inside the budget that would only stretch to a basic rival when new.

Choice is the third draw. Between the current SUVs and the earlier estates and crossovers, the used market carries Subarus for active families, rural commuters, towing duties and long motorway miles, in a spread of trims, colours and mileages no single showroom holds at once.

Used Subaru Models at Vertu

The table below groups the used Subaru range by body type, with a note on why each one makes sense used and the drivetrain you'll find. Select a model to view stock.

The highlights describe each model in general terms. Used examples at Vertu span several model years, so specification, powertrains and equipment vary by age and trim. Confirm the details of any specific car with a colleague.

Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Boxer Engines

The two features that define a Subaru are its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and its Boxer engine, and both are standard on almost every model, which is unusual at any price. Together they explain why the badge is trusted by people who actually drive in bad weather and off the beaten track.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive sends power to all four wheels through a layout balanced evenly across the car. That balance, combined with permanent drive rather than an on-demand system, gives steady traction on wet, icy or loose surfaces without you having to think about it.

The Boxer engine sits low and flat, with its cylinders horizontally opposed. Mounting the engine this low drops the car's centre of gravity, which helps a tall SUV like the Forester feel more planted through corners than its ride height suggests. On later Foresters and the XV, the e-BOXER self-charging hybrid adds electric assistance without any need to plug in.

Why Buy a Used Subaru from Vertu?

Buying a used Subaru from Vertu means a checked, prepared car and the same guarantees whether you buy online or in person. Here's what that looks like.

Subaru Finance and Part-Exchange

Spreading the cost of a used Subaru is straightforward, with two main routes and a part-exchange to put towards either.

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) keeps monthly payments lower by settling most of the cost at the end. You can then pay the final amount to own the car, hand it back, or part-exchange it for your next one.

Hire Purchase (HP) is the simpler ownership route, with fixed monthly payments and the car yours once the last one clears.

A free, no-obligation valuation tells you what your current car is worth towards the deal, and Vertu will still buy cars that have finance outstanding. Our finance explained guide sets out each option, and your local dealership can prepare a personalised quotation.

Find a Used Subaru at Vertu

Ready to start? Browse the used Subaru stock at Vertu, reserve or buy online, or book an appointment at your nearest dealership to see a car in person. Free home delivery is available up to 30 miles, and every used car carries the 14-day money-back guarantee.

If you'd like to move your current car on at the same time, a free valuation shows what it's worth towards the deal. For prices or a finance quote on any car, contact your local dealership and a colleague will talk you through the options.

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