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 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 […]
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 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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Subaru Slope Taxi Scales Snowy Summits for Skiers at Shinshu Sugadaira
We Spent A Good 15 Minutes Working On That Title
Last winter, Subaru helped skiers ditch the cold ski-lift by giving them cool rides in 2015 Foresters, XV Crosstreks and Outbacks. The Subaru Slope Taxi, as it is called, took skiers at Shinshu Sugadaira Pine Beak ski area up the slopes for free back in February, showing off the all-wheel-drive capabilities of the brand’s SUVs. […]
$90 Million Powerball Winner Buys Subaru Forester
When car lovers talk about Ferraris, Bugattis, and Lamborghinis, you’ll often hear them preface any such discussion of their dream car by saying, “Boy, if I had a couple of extra million dollars just lying around…” Rarely do you hear that phrase attached to a Subaru Forester. Yet Lisa Quam, a Washington state woman and […]
Subaru October Sales Break Company Records
Subaru of America had a pretty good October this year. In fact, it was their best ever, with Subaru October sales totaling 43,012 vehicles; good for a 25% increase over 2013 Subaru October sales (which totaled 34,483 units). It was the seventh consecutive month of 40,000+ sales, which has led to a year-to-date total of […]
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 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 […]
Subaru June Sales Up 5 Percent for 31st Month of Growth
Subaru keeps rolling along with a five percent year-over-year sales jump in June. With figures reaching 41,367 units, Subaru June sales were the best that they have ever been and further position the automaker for yet another year of double-digit sales growth in the United States. More from Subaru: Enjoy Peace of Mind with Subaru […]
Subaru’s April 2014 Sales Up 22 Percent
Subaru sold 40,083 vehicles in North America this past April, marking a 22 percent year-over-year gain and the company’s best April figures in its history. Subaru’s year-to-date vehicle sales in North America now total 152,471, which is 21.5 percent better than the total from the first four months of 2013. Subaru’s April 2014 sales also […]