2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and XV Crosstrek Hybrid Receive New Safety and Infotainment Tech
This December, when the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and XV Crosstrek Hybrid crossover models arrive in dealerships, they will be sporting some new infotainment and safety features. To start with, the XV Crosstrek will now carry optional driver assist technology developed by Subaru, including EyeSight, which features adaptive cruise control, pre-collision warning and braking, pre-collision […]
Subaru Introduces 2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek Hybrid
Subaru is making headlines with its updated and new models this year. New for 2014 is a host of revamped technologies throughout its lineup. For example, the Legacy and Outback will see audio upgrades and new standard features. In addition, Subaru will utilize its award-winning EyeSight® (which is the highest-rated front crash prevention system by […]
Subaru Bids Farewell to Crosstrek Hybrid, Steps Away from Hybrid Market
Of Subaru’s robust, outdoorsy lineup, the Crosstrek might not necessarily be the most recognizable SUV–especially compared to the hot-selling Forester and Outback–but the compact crossover still stands strong and returns for the 2017 model year. At least, part of it is. The automaker has announced that while the Crosstrek will be priced at $21,695 for the 2017 […]
2016 Subaru Crosstrek Overview
The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek ditches the XV from its name (previous model years were called the Subaru XV Crosstrek). The all-new Crosstrek, like all Subarus, is built to take drivers and passengers off-road, but is a viable, safe, and efficient option for families of small and moderate sizes. The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is available in […]
Subaru Impreza, Crosstrek Priced for 2016
Both the 2016 Subaru Impreza and the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek are slated to hit dealerships near the end of the autumn season. The Impreza will start at $18,295 while the Crosstrek will be available for $21,595 MSRP. The Impreza has an additional destination and delivery charge of $795; the 2016 Crosstrek ups that to $850. […]
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Overview
The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek offers off-road capability and real-life utility. Whether you’re buying a vehicle to serve as your daily commuter or want a capable vehicle to help you explore the wilderness, the Subaru XV Crosstrek is well worth consideration. Its fun-to-drive personality more than makes up for its sometimes lackluster acceleration, and its […]
New Subaru Commercial Portrays 2015 XV Crosstrek as Fountain of Youth
A new Subaru commercial for the 2015 XV Crosstrek makes the crossover seem more like a DeLorean, thanks to its apparent time-traveling abilities. Set to the tune of Joshua Radin’s “Beautiful Day,” the ad claims that “You’re only young once – unless you have a Subaru.” Take a look: New Subaru Commercial – “Fountain” Related […]
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Special Edition Announced
The limited production of one thousand 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Special Edition models was just announced by the Japanese automaker. Based on the XV Crosstrek’s 2.0i Premium trim, the Special Edition will arrive in dealerships this spring. The 2015 XV Crosstrek line will now consist of the 2.0i base trim, 2.0i Premium, 2.0i Limited, and […]
New 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Earns Highest NHTSA Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the new 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek with the organization’s highest safety rating. Both the gas and hybrid versions of the crossover SUV earned a 5-Star Safety Rating from the Federal government, after passing recently conducted crash tests with flying colors. The new 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek received […]
Subaru XV Crosstrek History
Introduction Subaru is known for its rugged, outdoorsy cars, and the XV Crosstrek is no exception. When it was first introduced in 2012, the Crosstrek offered the car market something that was rare—a crossover that was more a car than an SUV. Since then, it’s been a contender in the crossover segment, standing out amongst […]
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek features the addition of a hybrid version to the lineup, along with smartphone integration for Crosstreks equipped with the navigation system. All the Details: 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Specifications 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Exterior Like any Subaru, the 2014 XV Crosstrek […]
Subaru Considers Adding Electric Vehicle to Lineup
Gas prices remain low in the United States, yet automakers are pouring money into alternative fuel vehicles—partly due to regulations requiring them to improve their lineups’ overall MPG ratings, but also partly to be at the cutting edge. Surprisingly, Subaru has thus far been pretty absent from the whole EV/hybrid market, with the exception of […]
Yahoo! Autos Announces 12 Most Popular Green Vehicles
Is yours on the list?
Green vehicles have become a dime a dozen, and for those of us who enjoy being able to breathe here on earth, that’s a really good thing. Of course, no vehicle is 100% green: EVs and fuel cell vehicles still rely on coal, hybrids still rely on gasoline, and diesel-powered vehicles still rely on diesel […]
Toyota Prius Most-Searched Green Car on Yahoo! Autos
Many consider the Toyota Prius to be the ultimate green car, and with good reason. The hybrid vehicle, which first began sales in the US in 2000, has expanded its lineup to include a plug-in, a city car, and a wagon, as well as the original. It’s not unusual to see the Prius in its […]
Subaru Outsells Tesla 100 to 1 in July
Subaru has been having some pretty decent success in the U.S. market recently, selling 45,714 cars in the month of July alone. To put that in perspective, that’s a 27 percent increase over Subaru’s sales in July of 2013, and roughly 100 times as many cars as Tesla sold in July of this year (which […]
Hyundai NAIAS Display: The Genesis Bows
Subaru NAIAS Display lacks my beloved orange XV Crosstrek
After Marci popped a few pills to alleviate the headache from Nissan’s Scent of the Future, we stepped over to the Hyundai NAIAS display. By now, our feet weighed us down like throbbing cinderblocks, but we had just a few hours left to fit everything in. Hyundai’s layout was pretty basic compared to the one […]
Subaru to Take Impreza and VIZIV Concepts to Tokyo Motor Show
The 44th annual Tokyo Motor Show will run from October 30th through November 8th, with press days on October 28th and 29th. So much for taking Halloween off from covering cars, amirite? In all seriousness, the show in Tokyo will be a big one for Subaru, which is preparing to introduce a new global architecture […]
Subaru to Unleash New Global Architecture Starting with 2017 Impreza
Crosstrek will lose “XV,” new seven-seater will join the lineup, and more
Subaru’s popularity has been soaring over the last couple of years. The Japanese auto brand has something of a cult following here in the US, especially in the Pacific Northwest, but in recent years, thanks to an extraordinary lineup, symmetrical all-wheel drive, and stellar marketing (including an adorable dog bucket list commercial), the brand has […]