Steering is rack and pinion with engine speed sensing variable power assist. Turning circle is a very tight 33.5 feet. Some may find it a little hard, but it has the best feel of the road I experienced in a long time. It's that good. The Subie rides on fully independent suspension with struts, coils and control arms up front and parallel links in the rear.
Stabilizer bars are at both ends.
The RS has sport tuned this set up with slightly stiffer shock valving and spring rates. I like the ride, it is supple and very well controlled. Ponderosa Road was tamed from the washboard surface and bumps. Bumpy corners didn't so much as faze the RS as the rear end stayed firmly planted to terra firma. The ride is smooth and it suppresses road irregularities like a large sedan.