Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Subaru concept points to new fire-breathing WRX

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Remember Subaru's Advanced Tourer concept from last year's Tokyo motor show? Believed to preview the next Liberty, the silver wagon was virtually ignored as the media pored over the BRZ coupe, co-developed with Toyota.

But it turns out the Advanced Tourer could actually point to the next Impreza, or more importantly, a fire-breathing WRX, according to new reports.

Due in 2015, the next-generation ''Rex'' and its sibling, the STI, are likely to get a harder edge following complaints that the current generation is too civilised and tame. The WRX and STI have become separate models in the Subaru range, no longer part of the normal Impreza model cycle.

Though details remain few, the rorty pair are believed to be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, possibly with direct injection - down from the current models' 2.5-litre unit - with power sent to all four wheels.

The STI will again deliver even more power, bigger brakes and even sharper handling to maintain its flagship status.

Despite the engine downsize, expect the WRX to muster more power and torque than the current car's 195kW/343Nm outputs while using significantly less fuel. Subaru is believed to have taken a patent on electrically powered turbo technology, which could eradicate complicated piping associated with turbocharging and create power more efficiently with less turbo lag.

The company also plans to roll out continuously variable transmissions across all its volume-selling models, and possibly even the WRX, for a claimed 20 per cent fuel saving over a conventional automatic.

While the car's interior is said to become more mature, the exterior will be more aggressive to suit the personality of the rally-ready racer. Overall, it will reportedly adopt the Advanced Tourer's angular styling

Courtesy: stuff.co.nz

Monday, June 25, 2012

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

2012 Subaru BRZ review

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The Subaru BRZ is a low-slung, lightweight, rear-wheel-drive coupe. It represents the first fruits of an engineering partnership between Subaru and Toyota; marriage that also spawned the Toyota GT86.

Side by side the only differences between the two cars are to the front bumper and badges, while the two cars are mechanically identical, bar the Subaru's slightly stiffer suspension.

What's the 2012 Subaru BRZ like to drive?
Perhaps the best way to sum it up is to say that the BRZ is a bit of a rough diamond.

The engine is a 2.0-litre horizontally opposed flat-four much like the one in the legendary rally-inspired Impreza WRX.

Instead, the BRZ's engine produces a relatively modest 197bhp. That's not a lot in this day and age, but because the BRZ is also relatively light at 1239kg, that's more than enough puff to produce sub-7.0 second 0-60mph times.

Of course, you'll need to rev it until it's about to explode to produce these kind of figures. That's because the engine is very flat below 4000rpm; you find yourself working it for all its worth before grabbing another gear from the short-throw gearshift and spearing the accelerator back against the floor.

Due to its marginally firmer suspension, the Subaru feels slightly less at ease over lumps and bumps at low speeds than the GT86, but it also feels that little bit sharper as speeds build.

Get it flowing down a country road and it changes direction smoothly and accurately, thanks to its low centre of gravity and slick steering.

Turn the traction control off and let rip with the accelerator and the BRZ goes from being neutrally balanced to extremely tail-happy.

More tellingly, the BRZ's firmer suspension does impact on comfort, but it also gives a slight handling edge, which is more in keeping with the brief of a sports coupe.

Courtesy: whatcar.com

 

 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Preview

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In one light, the new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is little more than a lightly tweaked Impreza compact hatchback.

But looked at another way, the new XV Crosstrek is the feisty little Japanese carmaker doing what it does best: taking advantage of its all-wheel drive and U.S. drivers' desire for upright, crossover vehicles to create a new entry in a growing category.

Aside from the all-wheel drive subcompact Nissan Juke, which offers little more ground clearance than the standard Juke, and the aging, low-volume Suzuki SX4 liftback, there are precious few all-wheel drive compact hatchbacks out there--and most are made by Subaru itself.

But in 1995, Subaru added bigger wheels and some special trim to a Legacy wagon to create the Outback--the car that led Subaru's sales growth in the U.S. and is still its best-known vehicle.

The 2013 Crosstrek--a new model name making its first appearance--applies that same formula to produce a car that looks surprisingly different from its Impreza half-sibling.

Subaru started by adding larger 17-inch wheels and all-season tires to an Impreza with notably higher ground clearance, 8.7 inches rather than the standard 5.9 inches.

To accommodate the car's different driving dynamics, the XV Crosstrek comes with bigger front disk brakes. It also has a larger 15.9-gallon fuel tank, an increase of 10 percent over the Impreza's 14.5 gallons.

Exterior styling includes contrasting door sill moldings and wheel-arch trim, along with a new front grille and fascia and new rear bumper design, plus a different roof spoiler and standard roof rails. Subaru has also made tinted glass standard.

All 2013 Subaru XV Crosstreks are powered by the same 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter flat-four engine as in the Impreza, paired either to a five-speed manual gearbox or Subaru's LInearTronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Subaru projects 25 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, for a combined 28 mpg--pending official EPA ratings--for the CVT version, and 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined for the five-speed.

With the 60/46 split folding rear seat back down, it has 52.4 cubic feet of load space--plus whatever can be carried on the roof, of course.

In addition to a rolling cargo cover that can be removed, Subaru owners will recognize the waterproof tray, the tie-down loops, and the grocery-bag hooks in the load bay.

And the interior is largely unchanged.

There's no base model of the 2013 XV Crosstrek; it's offered in Premium and Limited trim levels.

The Premium model comes standard with a tiling and telescoping steering wheel that includes audio and phone pairing controls; power locks, windows, and mirrors; a security system; a multifunction display in the instrument cluster that shows outside temperature and gas mileage data; and carpeted floormats.

The six-speaker standard audio system includes iPod control, a USB port and audio input jack, and Bluetooth connectivity for audio streaming and hands-free mobile phone use.

The Limited model comes with the CVT standard, and adds automatic climate control; leather interior trim; a rear-seat armrest; and a 4.3-inch display audio system that includes images from a rear-vision camera as well as HD radio.

A power moonroof and a navigation system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen are optional on both trim levels.

Premium buyers can also order the All-Weather package that includes heated front seats, exterior mirrors and a wiper de-icer. Those features are standard on the XV Crosstrek Limited.

Pricing for the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek hasn't been released yet, but it should be available at Subaru dealers sometime this summer.

Coutesy: The Car Connection

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Fly by the seat of your pants with David Higgins and Craig Drew in their Subaru Rally Team USA STI and prepare yourself for one thrilling ride!

Customer Testimonial

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"I’m hoping you receive this e-mail since I guessed at your address.  My wife and I went to the Couples’ Club play and enjoyed it once again – great job!   We just had the timing belt on my wife’s Eclipse changed last week at the Mitsubishi dealership and I wanted to bring to your attention that John Robinson was a real pleasure to deal with and is a great employee.  I did not previously know John, but it’s b/c of employees like him that customers will choose to return in the future.  I don’t normally do this, but felt compelled in this case.  Hope all is well." - Jason Uhler

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Kick off the summer with one of the hottest cars out there, the Subaru Impreza WRX

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Come out and celebrate this summer by getting into the hottest car around! For a limited time you can get an all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX starting as low as $25,595.

Check out more summer specials here!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Subaru of America, Inc. Breaks May Sales Record

Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for May 2012 of 29,724 vehicles, a 48 percent gain over May 2011.  The company also reported year-to-date sales of 136,602, a 22 percent gain over prior year.

The all-new Impreza continues to achieve triple-digit sales gains.  May Impreza sales are up more than 235 percent over May 2011; year-to-date sales represent a 170 percent gain over 2011.

"Strong demand and a great product lineup are driving record sales for Subaru," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc.  "Demand for the newly-introduced Impreza has far exceeded expectations.  With new

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product launches just around the corner, we know the upward sales trend will continue throughout the year."

Carline

May-12

May-11

% Chg

May-12

May-11

% Chg


MTD

MTD

MTD

YTD

YTD

YTD

Forester

7323

5193

41.02%

29863

31676

-5.72%

Impreza

6786

2021

235.77%

34677

12837

170.13%

Impreza WRX

1525

589

158.91%

5706

5510

3.56%

Legacy

4462

3618

23.33%

20378

17813

14.40%

Outback

9192

8431

9.03%

44800

43325

3.40%

Tribeca

165

184

-10.33%

907

1094

-17.09%

BRZ

271

0

0.00%

271

0

0.00%

TOTAL

29724

20036

48.35%

136602

112255

21.69%

"May marked the much-anticipated arrival of the new BRZ sports car and a resultant spike in showroom traffic," said Bill Cyphers, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc.  "We anticipate similar enthusiasm for the new XV Crosstrek, our exciting small crossover vehicle, when it arrives at dealerships later this year."

Courtesy: Subaru Media