What's New About the 2015 Subaru WRX?

 
 
What's New About the 2015 Subaru WRX? 
  • New platform offers a stiffer, more agile chassis for Subaru WRX
  • New torque-vectoring system reduces understeer
  • New 268-hp 2.0-liter direct-injection turbo SUBARU BOXER engine
  • New standard 6-speed manual transmission
  • New Sport Lineartronic CVT with manual modes
 
 
Los Angeles -November 20, 2013--  Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the 2015 WRX, a more powerful and better handling version of the brand’s iconic high-performance model, at the…
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2015 Subaru WRX and 2015 Subaru Legacy to Debut at LA Auto Show



2015 Subaru WRX and Subaru Legacy Concept to Make World Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show on November 20th, 2013

 
The following is from Subaru of America's WRX teaser page:

A lot of people think they know what the WRX is all about. But, on November 20 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, we're going to show you something new. What it's never been. What it's always been.

Meet the all-new…

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Independent Reviews of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

 
 
What are third parties and independent reviewers saying about the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid?
 
 
 

When an automotive journal or online review site takes a car for a first drive, usually it is on a nice paved test track, decent weather with perhaps a wet surface for excitement. Instead, we're going to take the brand new Crosstrek Hybrid to Iceland and see how it keeps up with a Land Rover Defender and an Arctic…

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2014 Subaru Impreza and 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Award


2014 Subaru Impreza and 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus Award

 

The following is a news release from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

ARLINGTON, Va. — The 2014 Subaru Impreza and its near-twin, the Subaru XV Crosstrek, earn the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award for good performance in each of the Institute's crashworthiness evaluations, including the small overlap front test.


Beginning with 2014 models, Subaru made structural changes to improve…

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How Does the Subaru Forester Compare to Other Vehicles?



How Does the Subaru Forester Compare to Other Vehicles in the Crossover SUV segment? | Watch these videos of the Crossover Challenge conducted by the independent testing of the United States Auto Club

  

The following is a series of videos, aptly titled "The Crosover Challenge", which puts the 2014 Subaru Forester in direct competition with the Toyota Rav4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, and Ford Escape through three tests: All Wheel Drive, Control and Braking, and Hill…
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Top 12 Most Asked Subaru Questions



Wondering what that symbol on your dashboard means? Curious about twin-scroll turbocharger technology? We have your answers! Here are the Top 12 Most Frequently Asked Subaru Questions:


This provides a handy key-to-symbols from the Subaru Owner's Manual.

Referred to as the "Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light or the Coolant Temperature High Warning Light" in…
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Sizzling Subaru Sales Prompts Subaru to Say Sayonara to Toyota Camry Production at Indiana Plant



"About all you can see these days is Subaru's tailights," reports Denis Flierl of TorqueNews

 

"2014 Subaru Forester is selling so well that the Japanese automaker needs to increase production which will force them to end Toyota Camry production in their U.S. plant. About all you can see these days is Subaru's taillights. The 2014 Subaru Forester is experiencing blistering sales in the U.S. and it’s forcing Subaru to make…

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When Does Subaru Share the Love Start? What Local Charities Does Share the Love Benefit?

For the past 5 years, Subaru of America has donated $25 million to a range of national charities. Due to this success, differentiation, and social good will of the "Share the Love" event, (which donates $250 from every new Subaru purchase or lease to one of 5 charities) we are excited to announce two changes to this year's event: 


 

Stanley Subaru owner Mark Politte and a representative from the Mary Dow Cancer Center.


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What is Crash Avoidance Technology? | Does Subaru EyeSight Have Crash Avoidance?

 
 
Subaru, with the EyeSight System, is the only car out of 74 tested to avoid a collision at 25 mph
 
 
 
In an article from TorqueNews describing the new IIHS safety rating for crash avoidance, David Flierl states that "the 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy sedan and 2013-2014 Outback crossover scored the highest in a new IIHS safety rating and they use a safety system called EyeSight that is better than all the competition."

"How can a small automaker…

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The 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the Year is the Subaru Forester!



Why Did the 2014 Subaru Forester Win Motor Trend SUV of the Year? We'll give you 5 good reasons:

 
Motor Trend uses 6 categories to determine SUV of the Year:

1.) Advancement in Design
2.) Engineering Excellence
3.) Efficiency
4.) Safety
5.) Value
6.) Performance of Intended Function

Motor Trend's Carla Sanchez explains in detail below:

"The 2014 Subaru Forester is the 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the Year.  While this year there…
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How Has Subaru Improved Vehicle Safety? What Are The New Safety Features on Subaru Vehicles?



Safety Drives Subaru Design: Safety Features of Subaru Vehicles

Control and Braking

Along with the traction that Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive gives you, Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), a stability control system, automatically senses steering and braking inputs to help keep the vehicle on the driver's intended path. The VDC system also includes an all-wheel all-speed traction control system.

In stopping situations, the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) pulses braking power to help prevent wheel lockup. Electronic…

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How Can I Keep My Pet Safe in My Car? Are Pet Restraints Safe?



STUDY SHOWS MANY PET CAR SAFETY RESTRAINTS TO BE UNSAFE 


Subaru and the Center for Pet Safety Announce Full Study and Crash Testing Results

Sleepypod Clickit Utility Harness Named 2013 Top Performing Harness


 


Cherry Hill, N.J. -  Subaru of America, Inc. and the Center for Pet Safety (CPS), announced today the results of a collaborative study to test the effectiveness of pet harnesses marketed with safety claims. Sleepypod's Clickit Utility Harness has been identified…

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What Good Things Happened on Friday the 13th?



What Good Things Happened on Friday the 13th?

 

You've heard all the bad things or superstition around Friday the 13th, but have you thought of all the good things that have happened on Friday the 13th? Surely there must have been more good things than bad things that have happened...

Today may be Friday the 13th, and although there is a technical term called friggatriskaidekaphobia for those who have a fear of Friday the…
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