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When the Subaru XV crossover arrives onto our shores sometime next year, it will come with a different name. During a presentation at the LA Auto Show this week, Subaru of America's Executive Vice President, Thomas J. Doll confirmed the Impreza-based crossover will be named the Subaru XV Crosstrek, not the Impreza Outback Sport. Why the name change? Well there could be two reasons. The first is the Impreza is known as the inexpensive compact car in Subaru's lineup. By separating all the different variants of the Impreza (XV Crosstrek, WRX, and STi), they can charge more for them. Secondly, Subaru has seen good sales results from separating the Legacy and Outback …
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Due to some stock dealings recently, Toyota now holds just over 20% of Subaru's stock. As the two companies grow closer together, we can expect more platform and engineering sharing to happen. Case in point, the next WRX. The next WRX is still a few years away, however, Toyota and Subaru are already collaborating together on a shared platform the WRX would use. There is also a rumor that the pair are working on something new called "Super AWD", but it doesn't go into detail as to what the technology would be. There is also the possibility of an AWD compact sports coupe that would have the same performance level as the WRX STI. The current STI is fading out …
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com February 20, 2013 Subaru was one of the automakers who actually saw increase in sales during the recent recession. But with auto sales coming back to pre-recession levels, Subaru is pondering whether to add models to help fill in product gaps in the lineup. Wards Auto recently talked with Ken Lin, director-product management for the brand. Currently, the biggest void in Subaru’s lineup is the lack of a competitive three-row crossover, something the Tribeca isn’t. Lin admits this, but doesn’t say that Subaru will end production of the model. Instead, Subaru is looking at creating a larger, three-row crossover. Lin als…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 27, 2012 On the face of it, these spy pictures of a Subaru Impreza undergoing some hot weather testing might not deserve the attention of a news story. Its only when you notice the large vent on the hood that you realize why we're talking about. Say hello the next WRX. The vehicle in the spy photos looks to be mule for the next generation WRX and underneath the hood is likely the new turbocharged 2.0L Subaru FA engine. We're expecting a modest increase in horsepower and torque from the previous generation WRX. Source: Autoblog William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at william.m…
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com August 23, 2012 Subaru has announced pricing for the new XV Crosstrek, aka the rugged Impreza. Starting at $21,995 (doesn't include a $795 destination charge), the XV Crosstrek gets rugged, SUV-like styling, a stiffened suspension, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance (about 3 inches higher than the normal Impreza). Standard equipment for the XV Crosstrek include a 2.0L boxer four-cylinder that produces 148 HP and 145 lb-ft of torque, five-speed manual, a six-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system with iPod integration, USB and AUX inputs, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The options list includes a…
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Subaru's booth at the Tokyo Motor Show has two concepts that will give us an idea of what the brand has in store for the future. First up is the Impreza 5-Door concept. Subaru is keeping quiet for the most part on this concept by only releasing some stylish renders and saying this will be the first model to debut a new modular platform for the company. Second is the Viziv Future Concept which gives a preview into what could be coming down the line in terms of powertrain and safety. The vehicle boasts a hybrid powertrain with turbocharged four-cylinder and an electric motor on the rear axle provides all-wheel drive. Also, the Viziv has an intelligent traffic commu…
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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 13, 2012 If you were thinking about buying a Subaru BRZ, you might want to do it soon. A Subaru dealership tells Car & Driver that the company is planning on bringing only 6,000 BRZs to the states for the 2013 model year. When asked for comment, Subaru wouldn’t confirm the figure. Previously, Subaru said the business case of the BRZ would be around 5,000 to 7,000 at a $25,000 base price. Now, if you want to get your hands on a BRZ, Subaru dealerships are taking pre-orders. Deliveries are expected to begin sometime in May. Source: Car & Driver View full article
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com October 23, 2012 According to a new report from Automotive News, Subaru is working on a turbocharged version of the 2.0L boxer-four used in the BRZ. A source tells AN that this 2.0L will utilize a new a twin-scroll turbocharger and a new direct-injection system that will produce an estimated 280 HP and a excess of 250 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged BRZ will arrive sometime in the 2014 model year. This is a 180-degree turn from earlier this year when Subaru global marketing manager Atoshi Atake said there would be no turbo BRZ due to space constraints of the BRZ's engine bay and wanting to keep turbocharging separa…
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Trying to haul some scrap materials to my cousin and would tow it with https://www.subarupartspros.com/sku/l101sxc004.html. Any ascent owners who tried towing? Would extending until 2,500 be okay? Not sure if that hitch is okay to use or what other tow kit I should use. I think this would be helpful when just carrying some equipment here in our house.
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William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com November 1, 2012 Yesterday, Subaru revealed the WRX and WRX STI Special Editions. Last night, Subaru revealed somewhat of the new Forester. The official pictures match up to a leaked brochure scan back in September. The Forester gets a more upright front end with a larger grille, more lower fascia cladding, and tauter body lines. Powering the Forester will be either, 2.5L flat-four engine: 170 HP and 174 lb-ft of torque 2.0L turbo flat-four engine: 250 HP and 258 lb-ft A six-speed manual and Lineartronic CVT is available on the 2.5L. The 2.0L turbo only gets the Lineartronic CVT. The new Forester also comes wi…
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By William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com January 24, 2013 Subaru looks to be joining the hybrid fray by readying a vehicle with a new hybrid powertrain for this year's New York Auto Show. Kenichi Yamamoto, director of product management and coordination at Subaru of America told The Detroit Bureau that Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries is getting a hybrid model ready. Yamamoto explained the Japanese market's interest in hybrid vehicles has been on the rise, with most coming from Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Details are scarce on Subaru's hybrid model. Officials say the model could debut in the spring. Subaru has previewed a hybrid powertrain wit…
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This is a awesome series that Subaru has been posting on their Youtube accounts. It follows the Subaru Rally America and Global Rallycross teams and documents their trials and tribulations. It's well produced and gives you a inside look at how much work, dedication and passion it takes to win in rally and rally cross racing. Please enjoy!
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Subaru tried to get into the crossover game in 2006 with the B9 Tribeca, but odd styling, poor fuel economy for a crossover, and an ill-fated partnership with Saab via GM to build a 9-6x version for them doomed the Tribeca to obscurity. By 2013, Subaru was selling just 120 Tribecas per month on average, and in 2014 Subaru finally pulled the plug. Now, Subaru is announcing it is getting back into the larger crossover game with a new 3-row crossover, larger than the Tribeca, due out in 2018. The as yet unnamed vehicle will be built at Subaru's plant in Lafayette, Indiana. As for what it may look like, we can get some hints on the styling direction Subaru might take …
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Yes, There Will Be An Impreza WRX & STI... In Due Time William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com October 1, 2011 With the next generation Subaru Impreza coming to dealers next month, questions have been raised about whether there will be next generation version of the WRX and STI. Well, the good news is there will be a WRX and STI versions. The semi bad news is no one knows when the cars will be brought out. Car & Driver says no one is saying a date because Subaru wants to give the new Impreza time to gain some foothold in the market and allow time for important internal decisions to be made. If you do have the craving for a WRX or an…
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For the first time since... forever, Subaru is now without a wagon. The Outback has been one of Subaru's legendary vehicles since it became a trim line on the Subaru Legacy Wagon in 1994 and a model in its own right in 1999. Sales of wagons have dwindled in recent years, and with the demise of the Subaru Legacy sedan last year, there was no longer a platform for Subaru to base a wagon on. However, the Outback name has tremendous brand cache, and Subaru is looking to build on that with a new Subaru Outback SUV. Wagon lovers, all three of them, will lament, but the march of progress never stops. For 2026, the Outback Wilderness trim focuses on…
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New York - Subaru released the updated 2026 Subaru Solterra this morning with significant upgrades to better serve EV buyers. The 2026 Solterra brings Subaru's first pure EV model up to popular specs. A 25-percent increase in range bring the expected range up to 285 miles in optimal conditions. Starting with this model year, the Solterra will adopt the NACS port, enabling charging at an additional 15,000 locations, including select Tesla Superchargers across North America. Charge speed has also increased, and when using pre-conditioning, the 2026 Solterra can accept power at a rate of up to 150kw, allowing for charging from 10-percent to 80-percent in roughly 35 minu…
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Subaru News: All-New 2027 Subaru Getaway EV brings 420 Horsepower and over 300 miles of Range to the Family EV segment
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Subaru unveiled the all-new 2027 Getaway at the 2026 New York International Auto Show, a three-row battery-electric SUV that brings 420 horsepower and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to every trim level. The Getaway is the most powerful production Subaru ever built and the brand's fourth BEV, with seating for up to seven, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and a 95.8-kWh battery rated for more than 300 miles of range. Buyers shopping the three-row electric family SUV segment may notice some familiar numbers in the Getaway's spec sheet: the 95.8-kWh battery, 45.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row folded, and 15.9 cubic feet with it upright are the same figures found …
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Subaru of America has announced the first-ever Forester Wilderness Hybrid for 2027, bringing the efficiency of Subaru's hybrid system to its most capable Forester variant. The Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses the same Atkinson/Miller-cycle 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER engine and series-parallel hybrid configuration as the standard Forester Hybrid, but output climbs to 194 horsepower total system power, up from 180 horsepower in the non-hybrid Forester Wilderness. Subaru claims up to 25% better fuel economy over the standard Wilderness, with official figures to be released closer to the vehicle's late 2026 on-sale date. Capability The Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains w…
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