by Subaru in the News on November 9, 2010
The popular Subaru Forester is known for conquering both difficult terrain and difficult-to-please customers, thanks to features like standard all-wheel drive and an approach to occupant protection that earned the Forester “Top Safety Pick” status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. And if you thought the 2010 model was impressive, it’s an equally safe bet that you’ll like the 2011 Forester even more.
The new model year brings an all-new version of Subaru’s hallmark “boxer” engine, which leverages horizontally opposed cylinders for compact packaging and a lower center of gravity. The new 2.5-liter mill still provides plenty of pep, but now it also offers up to 10 percent better fuel efficiency. EPA ratings on the new Forester can reach as high as 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway/23 mpg combined, regardless of whether it’s equipped with a standard five-speed manual transmission or Subaru’s optional automatic gearbox. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on October 29, 2010
Entering the third year of the third generation, the Forester lineup is rearranged some for 2011, with the Touring taking over as the top model from the Limited in the turbocharged XT models. The 2.5X lineup is now Premium, Limited and Touring. The XT retains its turbocharged engine from the 2010 model.
The normally aspirated 2.5X models get a new engine with slightly larger displacement. It’s still 2.5 liters and, of course, horizontally opposed. Horsepower is the same—170, but peaking at a slightly lower RPM and torque is up to 174 lb.-ft. from 170. Fuel economy for manual and automatic transmission is 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway, up from 20/27 for the manual and 20/26 for the automatic. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on October 13, 2010
What do you get when you set a rally-prepped Subaru WRX STI loose on the famed Mt. Washington Hill climb course in New Hampshire, boasting more than 100 turns and a 4,168-ft. change in elevation? Well, if you’re extreme motorsports icon Travis Pastrana, the answer is simple: Another world record.
Pastrana—whose list of accomplishments range from setting the record for longest car jump at 269 ft. to winning the Rally America National Championship on four separate occasions—covered the tortuous course in just over 6 minutes, 21 seconds, shattering the old record by more than 20 seconds. It was the perfect conclusion to his latest Red Bull Speed Chasers project, which had been scoping out the course prior to the Hillclimb’s reboot, scheduled for 2011 after a ten-year hiatus. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on October 6, 2010
The midsize sedan segment is filled with high-volume monikers like the Camry, Accord, and the Altima. But while these vehicles garner staggering sales, largely for their reliability, affordability, and fuel efficiency, a small proportion of midsize sedan owners are likely to call them ‘beautiful’ or ‘stunning’ to look at.
Playing on that stigma, Subaru has launched a new viral marketing campaign promoting the 2011 Mediocrity. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on September 27, 2010
Just in case you might have missed it, here’s another look at Travis Pastrana’s record-breaking trek up Mt. Washington. The video provides all-new high definition footage of the run.
If you recall, Pastrana was able to beat the previous record by about 20 seconds while behind the wheel of a highly modified 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on September 23, 2010
Boxer engines are the cornerstone of Subaru’s products. After 21 years in service, the current second-generation of the automaker’s boxer engine will be getting a much needed replacement.
Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company of Subaru, announced that an entirely new factory has been built just to produce the new mills. The four cylinder engine will be available in two displacements, a 2.0- and 2.5-liter. The bore and stroke have also been increased along with lighter pistons and connecting rods. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on September 14, 2010
Travis Pastrana recently took on the Mt. Washington Auto Rd and broke a record in the process. Pastrana was able to cover this challenging road 20 seconds faster than the previous record, which was set by Frank Sprongl back in 1998.
Behind the wheel of a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI that’s been prepped for rallying, Pastrana covered the 7.6-mile course in six minutes and 20.47 seconds. The road features more than 100 turns and climbs a staggering 4,618 feet. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on August 17, 2010
Once again emphasizing that high performance doesn’t necessarily require a high sticker price, Subaru has announced that the starting MSRP for the 2011 Impreza WRX lineup will see a mere $500 bump for the new model year, while drivers will be able to get into a 2011 Impreza WRX STI for a sticker price that’s a full $1,000 lower than that of the 2010 models.
Wearing aggressive new body work—including new front and rear bumpers along with wider fenders and quarter panels—the exhilarating Subaru Impreza WRX has a base sticker price of $25,495 for both the four- and the five-door models. Other upgrades for the 2011 model year include an improved sound system that now features six speakers, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and new alloy wheels wrapped in wider summer-performance tires. WRX sedans also get chrome satin accents and quad tailpipe outlets. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on August 12, 2010
The versatile Subaru Outback is already known for its ability to take its drivers just about anywhere, and now that includes online: For the 2011 model year, the Outback is available with the Subaru Mobile Internet (SMI) system, which essentially turns the already hot crossover SUV into a mobile wireless hotspot.
Leveraging technology from the world’s first in-car Internet service provider—Autonet Mobile—the system operates on the 3G network and is compatible with all Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including laptops, netbooks, smart phones, game controllers and, of coures, the latest iPad and iPod Touch models. SMI is designed to provide uninterrupted wireless access both when the vehicle is at rest and, for the benefit of Outback passengers, while the vehicle is in motion, and it features average download speeds of 400kbps-1.2mbps, allowing users to quickly and easily check e-mail, surf the web, listen to Internet radio, post to social-networking sites and more. [click to continue…]
by Subaru in the News on July 19, 2010
For 2011, the Subaru Outback will feature WiFi as a dealer installed option. This move follows similar offerings from Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and even Avis.
The connection will be an encrypted 3G network and is usable for up to 150 feet around the vehicle. To subscribing to the WiFi connection will cost $29 per month, but the first three months are free courtesy of Subaru. [click to continue…]
