Class-Leading Features From Subaru New Boxer Diesel Forester
10th September 2008 10:59 am Subaru
New Boxer Diesel Forester leapfrogs SUV competition
• Class-leading fuel economy at 44.8 mpg Combined (2.0D X)
• Class-leading emissions at 167 g/km (2.0D X)
• Class-leading annual VED of £170
• Class-leading range of 1,000-plus km
• Class-leading (joint) insurance rating – Group 9E
• Outstanding 115.5 mph top speed, 0-60 mph in 10 seconds
• Boxer Diesel gives exceptional refinement and throttle response
• Low centre-of-gravity coupled with all-wheel drive provides superb handling and agility
• New six-speed manual gearbox
• Full, 2,000 kg braked towing limit
• New Forester body closer in size to Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V
• New multi-link rear suspension gives ultra-smooth ride
• Retuned steering and front damping compared to petrol model
• All-wheel drive plus Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control for limpet grip
• Unbeatable standard equipment includes: AWD with Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control, self-levelling rear suspension, alloy wheels, cruise-control, climate-control air-conditioning, radio/CD player, height and reach steering wheel adjustment, leather-covered steering wheel, heated mirrors and windscreen wipers, front and rear electric windows, driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags plus vehicle information display.
• Three-model range starts at £20,295 OTR for Forester 2.0D X
Subaru’s widely-acclaimed new Boxer Diesel engine is now available in the new Forester where it is expected to account for 80 per cent of sales and eventually turn the SUV into Subaru’s best-selling model.
First introduced in the Legacy and Outback this February, the 2.0 litre, four-cylinder horizontally-opposed Boxer Diesel engine offers outstanding refinement and throttle-response plus exceptional handling thanks to its light weight and low centre-of gravity.
And in the new Boxer Diesel Forester – itself only launched in April in petrol format – the boxer diesel catapults it to the top of the class for fuel economy and low emissions. It also offers drivers the longest range of any SUV at more than 1,000 km before refuelling.
No other competitor can match the new Forester 2.0D X’s Combined 44.8 mpg nor its ultra-low 167 g/km meaning an annual Road Fund Licence of £170.
In addition, only the VW Tiguan can match the Group 9E insurance rating for the Forester 2.0D X and XC models. The Honda CR-V, for example is Group 12, Nissan X-Trail from Group 13 and Toyota RAV4 is classed from Group11 upwards.
Meanwhile, the Boxer Diesel Forester’s 115.5 mph top speed and 10 second 0-60 mph time makes it one of the swiftest of SUVs while the extra engine torque over the petrol model allows a full 2,000 kg braked towing limit.
Apart from the much-applauded new engine, key improvements over the 2.0 litre petrol Forester include a new six-speed manual gearbox, uprated front suspension and firmer-feeling steering.
On sale this September, the new Boxer Diesel Forester range comprises three models with their own specific trim levels – the 2.0D X at £20,295, 2.0D XC at £22,495 and 2.0D XSn at £25,495 (all on-the-road).
Subaru Announces New Prices For New Impreza and Tribeca Models
30th August 2008 9:37 am Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. this week announced pricing on the 2009 Impreza and the upgraded 2009 Tribeca Special Edition models.
“Subaru is proud to announce these product enhancements that continue to create value for the Impreza, WRX and Tribeca vehicle lines,” said Tom Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc.
With the final rollout of the exceptional 2009 Subaru models complete, the company is poised to continue gaining greater market share.
“Subaru has had record breaking sales this year,” said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “With the introduction of the 2009 Impreza, WRX and Tribeca Special Edition, we’ve added even more performance, equipment and value to take our sales to the next level.”
The Impreza 2.5i adds VDC - now standard on all Impreza models have this key active-safety feature, including rear disc brakes, Brake Assist, Incline Start Assist (manual transmission models) and body-color door handles/exterior mirrors with a starting price of $17,495.
The Impreza 2.5i 4 door, equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,495. While the 2.5i 5 door, also equipped with manual transmission, will have a starting price of $17,995.
The Impreza WRX 4 door has a starting price of $24,995 and is available exclusively with the 5-speed manual transmission, the All-Wheel Drive Impreza WRX features a 2.5-Liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged engine delivering 265 horsepower, larger 225/45 R17 lower profile summer performance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels, an Aero Package, WRX upholstery
w/red stitching and WRX logo on front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and red stitching, and STI type grille w/WRX badge. The Impreza WRX 5 door model has the same features as the 4 door, it also has an STI rear spoiler with a starting price of $25,495.
An Optional Premium Package offers a power tilt/slide glass moonroof for the 2.5i and WRX. Satellite and Navigation are also available.
New to the family - the Impreza 2.5GT 4 door has a starting price of $26,995 and is powered by 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine and teamed to standard 4-speed automatic transmission and Active AWD version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The all-new 2.5GT model also features Impreza Premium Package equipment, including new power glass moonroof, plus All-Weather Package. The all-new Impreza 2.5GT 5 door is comparably equipped for $27,495.
Pricing for the popular Outback Sport models remains unchanged starting at $19,995 as does pricing for the Impreza WRX STI model starting at $34,995.
Destination and delivery for all 2009 Impreza models is $665 ($815 for dealers in Alaska).
The 2009 Tribeca Special Edition models will soon be arriving at dealerships as well. These models have been created to add more value at a lower price to create a competitive advantage in this ultra-competitive segment.
- 2009 Impreza Includes Rear Disc Brakes, Brake Assist and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- 2009 Impreza WRX Boasts an increase of 41 horsepower, new suspension tuning and an Aero Package
- Newly introduced Impreza 2.5GT is powered by a 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine, has standard 4-speed automatic transmission, Active AWD and power moonroof.
- 2009 Special Edition Tribeca includes Leather Seating, 2-Position Memory Drivers Seat and an upgraded 160-Watt audio system with a 6-disc in-dash CD Changer, 8 speakers and Rear Subwoofer
Subaru Appoints Another New Dealership
22nd July 2008 12:57 pm Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company has appointed Teton Motors in Jackson
Hole, Wyo., a Subaru dealership.
“We are excited to welcome Teton Motors into the Subaru family,” says Jim Pernas, regional vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. “The Northwest region has long been a stronghold for Subaru and this new franchise will continue to solidify our presence in the area.”
The Subaru dealership, recently purchased from Cowboy Motors, combines Jackson Hole’s most popular vehicles with Jackson’s largest and only full-service, family-owned dealership.
“The initial inventory of new vehicles is beginning to arrive and will be available for immediate delivery,” said David Auge’, president of Teton Motors. “We expect that there is going to be some pent-up demand for local sales and service and we ask all current and future Subaru owners to be patient as we integrate the Subaru franchise into our existing system.”
Within the next four weeks the dealership will be able to offer the full lineup of Subaru models, including the popular Subaru Outback and the newly redesigned Subaru Forester.
Teton Motors has been fulfilling Jackson Hole’s automotive needs since 1972. They are Jackson’s only full service dealership providing sales, service, parts and collision center services via three locations in west Jackson. Automotive franchises represented include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, Jeep and now Subaru.
Subaru Sponsors “A Passport to Science”
22nd July 2008 12:19 pm Subaru
Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company will be the Title Sponsor of the Mount Washington Observatory, 2008 Subaru Science in the Mountains: A Passport to Science series.
“Sponsoring the Science in the Mountain Series makes sense for Subaru,” notes Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and CMO, Subaru of America, Inc. “We know that our customers enjoy the types of educational activities offered through the Mount Washington Observatory and hope that our support over the past sixteen years has helped expand their educational offerings.”
In summer 2007, the Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) brought global environmental issues to the community forefront through a six-week lecture series called “Science in the Mountains.” That series brought some of the region’s most noteworthy climate scientists to North Conway to present engaging and informative programs about climate.
This year, the program, now titled the 2008 Subaru Science in the Mountains: Passport to Science, will continue to offer its participants exciting science content. Utilizing videoconferencing technology, each Subaru Science in the Mountains session will take more than one hundred participants to interesting and exotic science-related destinations around the country.
The 2008 Subaru Science in the Mountains: A Passport to Science destinations include:
July 16: Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, AK
July 23: Space Center Houston, Houston, TX
July 30: University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI
August 6: South Pole, Antarctica
August 13: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, NY
August 20: Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.
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