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Subaru is rolling out a brand new model for the 2013 model year, the BRZ. For the ultimate in response, Subaru engineered the BRZ to send its power to the rear wheels. Combined with a compact, naturally symmetrical drivetrain design, you get a sports car with optimal balance and one of the lowest centers of gravity in its class. The horizontal layout of the SUBARU BOXER engine combines balance with power and efficiency. And the all-new direct injection technology adds to that power without turbocharging. Vehicle Stability Control automatically senses steering and braking inputs to help keep the vehicle on the driver’s intended path. The 2013 BRZ features an 8-speaker audio system with an in-dash CD player, MP3 playback capability and XM Satellite Radio. BRZ features a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel with red accent stitching along with a leather wrapped-shift knob. Limited models add leather-trimmed upholstery with Alcantara seat inserts.

The Outbacks have comfortable, versatile cabins. The front seats in the base 2.5 i model are comfortable, but not what one might call cushy, upholstered in a durable fabric that’s reasonably grippy, more so than the leather in the 2.5 i Limited. Rear seats are bolstered about the same as the fronts, with a minimal rise in the center in recognition of the driveline hump. The leather in the Limited had a thick feel, but it is richly surfaced. The front seats in the XT and more expensive models have fuller bolsters and better overall support; the lumbar adjustments can be set from very soft to accommodate sensitive lower backs, to very aggressive to brace a classic ramrod spine. Bottom cushions are deeper than many but could offer more thigh support. The perforated leather insets in the XT Limited add some grip that is lacking in the smooth-finished leather and allow a small amount of air flow that’s refreshing on hot and cold days.

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One of the highlights of the Philadelphia Auto Show this year for me would be seeing the Subaru Impreza Concept up close and personal. Long regarded as an extremely capable sedan or station wagon, this latest concept shows the possible future direction the Impreza might take in styling and green technologies. Showcasing the all new, third generation 2.0 liter boxer engine, mated to a continuously variable transmission and all wheel drive, this means Subaru remains committed to providing economical yet confident and enjoyable cars.

So, how do you get into the Philadelphia Auto Show for free to check out the future of Subaru for yourself? We are giving away 3 sets of 4 tickets each! Simply go to Reedman-Toll Subaru’s Facebook wall and answer some trivia about this legendary car manufacturer! See you at the show!

Whether you are carrying just yourself around, your work car pool, or your entire family, the ultimate goal in driving from one point to another is safety. For those who live in areas where the temperatures drop, and roads get slick, even covered in ice or snow, it is important to have a vehicle that is meant to handle these conditions. And while many automakers offer all wheel drive, Subaru features standard all-wheel drive on ALL of their vehicles! Not every all-wheel drive system is the same, and none provide traction and control in quite the same way as Subaru AWD.

Subaru’s goal is to gain the ultimate amount of traction onto the road. Better traction expands a vehicle’s versatility and capability. It creates better handling and control. It can be the difference between you avoiding a dangerous situation. Keeping a sure grip of the road increases the confidence you feel behind the wheel. Subaru has spent almost forty years developing their driving systems.  The result is Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Its unique design keeps more power routed to all four wheels and keeps the vehicle exceptionally balanced for poise and tight handling.

Many all-wheel drive systems found on other vehicles don’t start as all-wheel drive. These systems are adapted from 2-wheel drive to be all-wheel drive. Each Subaru model, unlike most other vehicles in its class, starts out as all-wheel drive. Power is fed directly from the engine, through the transmission, then to the driveshaft and then delivered to each wheel in the most direct route possible.

The Subaru WRX  has been one of the world’s least pretentious performance buys since its creation. For 2011, the WRX got an extensive update.  Meanwhile, the car’s big brother – the WRX STI – has been fitted with a completely reworked suspension and an all-new four-door body style.

Subaru has managed to sharpen both the WRX and the WRX STI for 2011, but in different ways. The base WRX now wears a body befitting a budget performance heathen while the mighty WRX STI has been given some much needed focus for the first time in years. The big news on the WRX STI front is what’s under the car. Subaru has built in sway bars that are about 30 percent more rigid, stiffer springs (16 percent in the front and 55 percent in the rear), stiffer bushings and a lower ride height for 2011. The company has even moved to steel-ball type bushings where the front control arm meets the body for added rigidity, though it’s surrounded by a rubber bushing to keep noise and vibration down.

For more details, pictures, and video, read our 2011 Subaru WRX in Philadelphia review!

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI sedan and wagon land in showrooms in late summer, the turbocharged model has been updated with a new body style: sedan. Subaru is reviving a large rear spoiler of its own on the new 2011 Impreza WRX STI four-door, which debuted at the New York auto show. The sedan joins the five-door wagon in Subaru’s flagship performance lineup and marks the first time the STI has been offered in two body styles. The STI sedan adopts the wide-body design found on the wagon, with heavily flared front fenders and rear quarter panels. In addition, the bumpers feature a more aggressive look with blacked-out fog lights, a new grille with black inset and the aforementioned oversized rear wing.

Helping to raise the handling prowess in both wagon and sedan versions, Subaru reworked the suspension tuning, which was previewed on the 2010 Impreza WRX STI Special Edition. Ride height is lowered, spring rates increase, antiroll bars are thicker, and front pillow-ball bushings and rear subframe bushings are stiffened. The standard 18-inch wheels are also new and weigh 17.6 pounds less than the previous wheels. All of this results in reduced body roll, more neutral handling response and better lateral grip capability.

Subaru’s plans for the 2010 Geneva motor show include the new Impreza XV model – a crossover model which, for now,  will be offered exclusively in Europe.

Subaru says it sports a new grille, unique two-tone paint job, flared wheel arches, a roof rack, and a rear spoiler. Power will come from your choice of either a 2.0-liter gasoline or turbo-diesel flat-four.

It may sound similar to the Subaru Outback, and in fact will borrow some key design traits. Regardless, it’s likely a niche Subaru wants filled in Europe as soon as possible, seeing as Mitsubishi is launching its new RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport in the market this year. Subaru has yet to release any official images or details of the Impreza XV yet, and it is unknown whether this new Impreza crossover will reach stateside in the coming years. It will officially debut at the motor show, which runs in Geneva for the 80th consecutive year on March 4-14. Should be interesting to see what Subaru’s come up with.

Subaru of America, Inc. sold 216,652 vehicles for 2009 – a 15-percent jump over calendar year 2008. They have announced new versions of its top-selling Forester compact crossover SUV at the North American International Auto Show, which runs January 11-24 at Cobo Center. The Forester was Subaru’s top-selling model in 2009, with 77,781 sold — a 28-percent increase over 2008.

The new option packages will be available in February and further demonstrate the market agility that allows Subaru to respond quickly to customer trends.  The Forester has a NHTSA 5-Star Ratings and IIHS Top Safety Pick. The Forester 2.5X with Special Edition Package adds 16-inch alloy wheels and roof rails for a discounted package price of $400 over this model’s $20,295 MSRP.

The Forester 2.5X Limited, already luxuriously equipped with leather appointed interior, 10-way power driver’s seat, automatic transmission, panoramic power moonroof and other amenities, offers a new Navigation System and Convenience Package for $2,300. At $500 more than the regular Navigation System, the new option also includes the Forester line’s first-ever HID headlights, plus a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, one-touch folding rear seats and a cargo area cover.

In addition to the new option packages, the Forester also features other enhancements for 2010, including a standard 10-way power driver’s seat for the 2.5X Premium and Bluetooth wireless capability for the available navigation system in Limited trim lines. Forester is offered in five trim lines for 2010. The Forester 2.5X, powered by a 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine, is one of the best values in the crossover SUV segment. The 2.5X Premium adds a 10-way power driver’s seat, large panoramic power moonroof and interior enhancements and offers an available All-Weather Package (heated front seats, heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer). The Forester 2.5X Limited includes the All-Weather Package and offers more luxury and an available navigation system. For powerful, sporty performance, the 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Limited are powered by a 224-hp turbocharged/intercooled Boxer engine.

Subaru of America will roll out a 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition model at $32,995 plus $695 D&D. The new model is priced $2,000 lower than the base price of the 2010 WRX STI and will be limited in production. The vehicle features an upgraded performance suspension from the Japanese domestic market WRX STI spec C and spec C wheels.

The 2010 WRX STI Special Edition is aimed at the driving enthusiast who is willing to trade a few amenities to gain an extra measure of handling performance over the already extraordinary WRX STI. Suspension for the new version of this high-performance machine is adopted from the Japanese domestic market WRX STI spec C model, which adds a 1-millimeter thicker rear stabilizer bar, stiffer rear sub-frame bushings plus upgraded springs. The front springs are 16-percent stiffer, while the rear springs have been stiffened by 29-percent.

Available in early spring, only 125 units of the 2010 WRX STI Special Edition will be painted in exclusive Aspen White. The WRX STI Special Edition will also be available in Obsidian Black Pearl, WR Blue Mica and Dark Gray Metallic colors. All models will be set off by the charcoal-colored 18 x 8.5 in. 14-spoke alloy wheels from the JDM WRX STI spec C.

Compared with the standard 2010 WRX STI, the WRX STI Special Edition features halogen rather than HID headlights; a single-disc CD player / 4-speaker audio system instead of the 6-CD / 10-speaker system; manual air conditioning in place of automatic climate control, and side mirrors without integrated signals.

Subaru, along with Ford and Volkswagen are the new leaders in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) top safety picks for 2009. The IIHS awarded its “top safety pick” this week to 19 passenger cars and eight sport utility vehicles for the 2010 model year. The institute substantially reduced the number of awards compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength. The awards given to Subaru only provide more proof that the automaker leads the insurance list in safest new vehicles.

Subaru recorded winners with the Subaru Legacy, Outback and Impreza cars and Tribeca and Forester SUVs. Subaru was the only automaker with an IIHS winner in all four vehicle classes in which it competes. The automaker, which has bucked the brutal U.S. sales market with a 13 percent increase during the first 10 months of 2009, attributed its safety success to a unique engine design that sits low in the vehicle chassis and moves down and under occupants in a frontal collision. Tom Doll, executive vice president and COO of Subaru of America, said the awards were a “tribute to the engineering that goes into Subaru products.”

The awards are based on the best front, side and rear crash tests based on Institute evaluations during the year. The vehicles are required to have electronic stability control, or ESC, to qualify for the award. Earlier this year, the Institute said vehicles would need to receive its highest score in its roof strength evaluation to qualify the safety pick designation.