Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
2013 Subaru Stella facelift revealed
The well known japanese based automaker, Subaru, has introduced a facelifted version of the ‘Stella’ kei car (light automobiles ) in Japan. The small city car is based on the fifth-gen Daihatsu Move.
The car has same dimensions, measuring 3395mm long, 1475mm wide, 1620mm tall and with a 2455mm wheelbase. It tips the weigh scale at 810 kg (1785 lbs) to 890 kg (1962 lbs), depending on level of equipment, it also features, a front MacPherson strut and a rear torsion bar. Some of the standard features are stop/start system, ventilated front discs, revised rear suspension, restyled front fascia and additional equipment such as obstacle detection system and much more.
Courtesy of Speed Lux
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Subaru announces their Tokyo Auto Salon lineup
Subaru has announced plans to introduce several new concepts at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
First up, the BRZ Premium Sport Package concept will feature an STI body kit, a carbon fiber roof and 19-inch BBS aluminum wheels. There will also be black exterior accents and a sports exhaust system. Interior changes are limited to tan leather seats and bright metallic trim.
Next up, the Forester Sport concept is described as an "on-road super SUV." It will be equipped with an STI body kit, a revised grille and "Akahon" leather seats. Other highlights include a Bilstein suspension,Brembo brakes, a sports exhaust system and 20-inch BBS wheels.
Subaru will also showcase a XV Sport concept which has a new front bumper, revised side skirts and extended wheel arches. The model will also have Recaro sport seats, a Bilstein suspension, Brembo brakes and 17-inch aluminum wheels by ENKEI.
Courtesy of World Car Fans
Monday, December 24, 2012
Subaru continues to lead in crash safety with Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca vehicles
Nobody thinks they’re going to have a fender-bender today, but if you have to have one, you’d best have it in a Subaru, say experts. Each of the company’s models - the 2013MY Subaru Forester, Impreza, XV Crosstrek, Legacy, BRZ Subaru Outback, and Tribeca vehicles have received the 2013 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award (TSP.)
The 2013 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback are also the first Subaru vehicles to have been tested for the Institute’s 2013 “TSP+” award which requires “good” ratings for occupant protection in at least 4 of 5 IIHS evaluations. Anything less than good is a fail. Both vehicles are now rated as TSP+.
Check out this fantastic review by a new Subaru owner!
"Thank you, Ahmad and team at Livermore Subaru!! We absolutely LOVE our 2013 Outback Limited, and will continue to recommend this dealership over any others that might be in our local area." -- Rachel S.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Subaru performs strongly in rigorous new IIHS crash test
Continuing its strong performance in crash testing, the 2013MY Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV Crosstrek, Subaru Legacy, Subaru BRZ Subaru Outback, and Subaru Tribeca vehicles have received the 2013 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award (TSP).
Furthermore, the 2013 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback are the first Subaru vehicles to have been tested for the Institute’s 2013 “TSP+” award which requires good ratings for occupant protection in at least 4 of 5 IIHS evaluations, with no less than acceptable in any test. Both vehicles are now rated as TSP+. "The strong ratings of our products in IIHS testing supports Subaru’s belief in safety" said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "Having 100% of our models listed as IIHS Top Safety Picks and now the Legacy and Outback models tested to TSP+ status demonstrates that." The TOP SAFETY PICK recognizes vehicles that in IIHS testing do the best job of protecting people in moderate overlap front, side, rear, and rollover crashes based on 'good' ratings in each category. The IIHS ranks in terms of Good, Acceptable, Marginal and Poor, with 'good' as the top rank possible in Institute tests. Winners also must have electronic stability control. "For four consecutive years, Subaru is the only automotive manufacturer with the distinction of earning IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards for every model it builds," said Institute president Adrian Lund. "Subaru deserves praise for making safety a top priority." About IIHSThe Institute's frontal crashworthiness evaluations are based on results of a moderate overlap frontal and small overlap crash test. Each vehicle's overall evaluation is based on measurements of intrusion into the occupant compartment, injury measures recorded on a 50th percentile male Hybrid III dummy in the driver seat, and analysis of slow-motion film to assess how well the restraint system controlled dummy movement during the test. Building on its long-running vehicle ratings program for consumer information, IIHS introduced the small overlap test in 2012 to further improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. Most automakers design their vehicles for good performance in the IIHS moderate overlap frontal test and the federal government’s full-width frontal test, but many haven’t addressed the problem of small overlap crashes. In a 2009 IIHS study of vehicles with good ratings for frontal crash protection, small overlap crashes accounted for nearly a quarter of the frontal crashes involving serious or fatal injury to front seat occupants. The small overlap test is a demanding crash that replicates what happens when the front corner of a car collides with another vehicle or an object like a tree or utility pole. In the test, 25 percent of a car’s front end on the driver side strikes a 5-foot-tall rigid barrier at 40 mph. Side evaluations are based on performance in a crash test in which the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 mph. The barrier represents the front end of a pickup or SUV. Ratings reflect injury measures recorded on 2-instrumented SID-IIs dummies representing a small (5th percentile) woman, assessment of head protection countermeasures, and the vehicle's structural performance during the impact. Rear crash protection is rated according to a two-step procedure. Starting points for the ratings are measurements of head restraint geometry -- the height of a restraint and its horizontal distance behind the back of the head of an average size man. Seat/head restraints with good or acceptable geometry are tested dynamically using a dummy that measures forces on the neck. This test simulates a collision in which a stationary vehicle is struck in the rear at 20 mph. Seats without good or acceptable geometry are rated poor overall because they can't be positioned to protect many people. In the roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating for rollover protection, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush. This is called a strength-to-weight ratio. For an acceptable rating, the minimum required strength-to-weight ratio is 3.25. A marginal rating value is 2.5. Anything lower than that is rated poor.
Courtesy of Subaru
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
SUBARU BRZ ENGINE EARNS WARD’S “10 BEST ENGINES” RECOGNITION
Subaru of America, Inc. has earned a place on the 19th annual Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. The 2013 Subaru BRZ’s 2.0 4-cyl. Boxer engine makes its debut on the list. The all-new BRZ sports car also boasts an impressive 34 mpg highway fuel economy.
"The BRZ engine delivers luscious mid-range torque, loves to rev hard and sounds tremendous, while being sedate at idle. And it's efficient -- we hammered the BRZ and still managed nearly 29 mpg,” said Tom Murphy, executive editor at Ward’s. “It's hard to do a small naturally aspirated engine that makes your palms sweat, but the BRZ succeeds. And it can be had for about $25,000, well equipped." Ten WardsAuto editors chose the winners by evaluating 40 new or significantly upgraded engines in their routine daily commutes around metro Detroit between October and early December. Editors scored each engine based on power, technology, observed fuel economy, relative competitiveness and noise, vibration harshness characteristics. The Subaru Outback 2.5L engine was also among the 40 engine nominees. According to Ward’s, “the 2.0L 4-cyl. boxer engine from Fuji Heavy Industries in the Subaru BRZ coupe proves forced induction is not essential for engines to achieve today’s high specific outputs.”Courtesy of Subaru
Friday, December 14, 2012
Here's a closer look at the 2013 Subaru Forester
If you are looking for a multipurpose and fuel efficient vehicle which is the perfect blend of practicality and style, then it doesn’t get better than the 2013 Subaru Forester which offers a symmetrical all-wheel drive with Vehicle Dynamics Control and many more power packed features.
2013 Subaru Forester Review: Specs and Features
Before proceeding to the detailed 2013 Subaru Forester Review, let’s look at some of the highlighting features of this car at a glance.
■HID headlights
■Rear lift gate that gives access to a large cargo and rear hatch area.
■68 cubic feet of underfloor cargo storage capacity.
■Panoramic glass sunroof atop
■5 passenger seating
■Heated front seats
■Climate control
■Leather upholstered seats
■Blue tooth connectivity
■Voice-Control GPS Navigation system
■Front and rear air bags with front side-impact airbags as well.
■Backup camera in some trims
■Four wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Providing good acceleration with good traction, the 2013 Subaru Forester definitely takes the lead from its predecessor. The 5-speed manual is proving to be a better option than the 4-speed automatic. 2013 Subaru Forester is not awe-inspiringly stylish but its clear lines definitely help in its power and acceleration and the straight corners add to the space inside.
The 2013 Subaru Forester combines ultimate comfort of ride and seating with high-end utility and fuel efficiency making it one of the best compact crossovers on the road right now. Fuel efficiency has become one of the greatest concerns of the consumers and this is one of the hottest features of the 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because of its high ground clearance, rear camera, six airbags, tire-pressure monitoring system and anti-lock brakes, we can safely say that it takes the top notch in safety features as well.Courtesy of carsreview.us
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The new year means you deserve a new toy
Stop by Livermore Subaru and test drive this 2013 Subaru Impreza 2.0i.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
SUBARU BRZ NAMED A 10BEST CAR BY CAR AND DRIVER MAGAZINE
Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the all-new 2013 BRZ sports car has earned a spot on Car and Driver’s 10Best list. The rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ delivers pinpoint handling precision and an unmatched driving experience for sports car enthusiasts of all skill levels.
“The Subaru BRZ is a worthy addition to the 10Best list,” said Eddie Alterman, Editor-in-Chief, Car and Driver. "It has a low center of gravity, a perfectly balanced chassis, and not much else to get in the way of all that. This is a driver's car pure and simple; a powerful counterbalance to the forces of automotive bloat." Subaru developed the rear-wheel drive BRZ with the fundamentals of sports car design in mind: low vehicle weight, an ultra-low center of gravity and precision steering. Utilizing Subaru’s new naturally aspirated 200 horsepower horizontally opposed (BOXER) engine design, the BRZ is a sports car that does not sacrifice everyday comfort and practicality. With 2+2 seating and a folding rear seat, there is sufficient cargo space to transport four race tires and tools to track days. Combined with the Subaru brand's renowned safety and quality, the BRZ is a sports car with practicality as well as performance. According to Car and Driver, “Electrically assisted steering that actually communicates and a chassis balance that ebbs and flows between understeer and oversteer with brake or throttle applications are hallmarks of [the Subaru BRZ] personality.” Courtesy of SubaruMonday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
We are counting on you to "Share the Love" what foundation will you support?
Over the last four years, our owners have helped us donate nearly $20 million to charity by purchasing or leasing a new Subaru during the "Share the Love" event.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Subaru Wins L.A. Auto Show Design Challenge
In the future, highway patrol vehicles are likely to look a lot different from the police cruisers of today. This year’s Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge asked automakers to sketch what the ideal highway patrol vehicle of 2025 might look like, and top honors go to Subaru for its SHARC design.
Short for “Subaru Highway Automated Response Concept,” Subaru Global Design’s entry may look a bit insubstantial for police work, but its wheels can rotate ninety-degrees downward, forming propeller blades. That gives the SHARC the ability to fly, negating any worries about traffic or terrain.
It’s designed for autonomous use and fueled by renewable energy, which means it meets the criteria for Hawaii’s “Ultra-Green” carbon-neutral environmental mandates, too.
Still, the innovative concept was up against some serious competition from the likes of BMW’s Designworks USA, General Motors Advanced Design California, Honda’s R&D design studios from both Los Angeles and Tokyo, and Mercedes-Benz R&D North America’s Advanced Design Center California.
The SHARC won out, however, as it “captured the vision of the Design Challenge theme by combining functionality and problem-solving technology around a dynamic and plausible story,” in the words of Chuck Pelly from Design LA.
The concept may offer police departments of the future greater patrol flexibility, but we can’t imagine that many police unions will be happy about its staff-reducing fully-autonomous design.
Courtesy of CBS Sacramento
Monday, December 3, 2012
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