New Outback model merges luxury, typical Subaru performance

Subaru makes an upscale turn in its versatile 2017 Outback SUV with a new Touring model that includes every feature as standard equipment and adds an expensive-looking interior, so much so that the leather seats with ivory-colored contrast stitching would look at home inside a pricey Range Rover SUV.

The five-passenger Touring model also comes with the newest Subaru safety equipment, like lane-keep assist and reverse automatic braking that can stop the vehicle from backing up if rear sensors detect an obstacle behind. 

The 2017 Outback is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine, where reliability is predicted to be average. It also earned five out of five stars for occupant protection in frontal and side crash tests from the federal government — the same top score the Outback has had since the 2013 model year.

The five-door SUV has the highest base starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including destination charge, of all 2017 Subarus — $26,520. That gets a buyer all-wheel drive, cloth seats and a 175-horsepower, four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that a driver operates like an automatic, as well as useful features such as keyless entry, cruise control and Bluetooth hands-free connectivity.. 

The federal government estimates the 2017 Outback’s fuel mileage at 25 miles a gallon in city driving and 32 mpg on highways with the four cylinder. This is akin to the mileage of a 2017 Hyundai Tucson, which is a smaller SUV. The test Outback Touring model averaged 24 mpg on mostly on city streets for a noteworthy travel range of more than 440 miles on an 18.5-gallon tank.

Step into the new luxurious Outback today at Huffines Subaru Corinth or visit them online at http://www.huffinessubarucorinth.com 

Subaru WRX is Scorching

Subaru is on fire and the WRX has it burning even hotter.  This week at the Los Angeles Auto Show the 2014 Subaru WRX had its world premiere.

The rally-bred car did not disappoint.  It rides on an entirely new platform to make it stiffer and more agile and it has bigger brakes and a performance tuned suspension.  The new torque vectoring system reduces understeer for the all -wheel drive car.  This helps with the new 268 horsepower 2 liter turbo engine and the 6 speed manual transmission.

The car is much roomier with an extra inch on the wheelbase.  This gives the car a bolder overall look.  KBB Analyst Karl Brauer said “Subaru fans are possibly the most dedicated in the automotive world and WRX fans are the most dedicated within the group.  The latest version is a visual stunner with even more advanced performance technology.  The order line forms to the left.”

Subaru also marked the 25th anniversary of the Legacy with a stylish Legacy concept to show future design for the car.

Subaru has been growing faster than the competition with a 28.1 % increase in sales vs. the industry overall growth of 8.4%.  This is in large part due to the redesigned Forester and all new XV Crosstek.  They are also working on a Crosstrek hybrid that will be the car company’s first gas-electric car.

For more information on these and the many new vehicles Subaru is unveiling, come by Huffines Subaru Denton 5150 South Interstate 35 E Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

Star Local Media’s Readers’ Choice Awards are Underway

Star Local Media is a media company comprising of 14 community newspapers and websites serving suburban North Texas including the Allen American, Lewisville Leader, Plano Star-Courier, and The Colony-Courier, among several others.

Every year Star Local has an annual readers’ choice awards which allows readers to nominate and then afterwards vote for their favorite businesses to be honored in a special congratulatory section in January papers.

The awards are organized by publication so that each community has the opportunity to recognize outstanding businesses in their area.  Three to five nominated businesses in each category will be included on the final multiple choice ballot, which will be run through December.

The period for nominating is running now through November 30th at midnight, so don’t forget to nominate your favorite local businesses by visiting http://starlocalmedia.com/extras/readers_choice/ and fill out the form today!

Dallas Morning News Names Huffines one of the Top 100 Places to Work

“It is important for me to create an environment that our team members really enjoy.  That’s what we strive to do, is have Happy Team Members.” – Ray Huffines

The Dallas Morning News recently released the list of the “Top 100 Places to Work” in the DFW Metroplex for 2013, and for the third straight year, Huffines makes it onto the coveted list, and ranking inside of the “Sweet Sixteen.”

In 1924, Mr. J.L. Huffines Sr. founded the Huffines Motor Company in Denton, Texas based around two principles: “Treat the customer the way they want to be treated,” and “Support the local community.”  His philosophy has been followed every day since and the 800+ member team of the 8 area Huffines Dealerships believes what Mr. Huffines believed.  When you help someone purchase or service a vehicle, you are making a friend.  Perhaps that is one reason why the employees at Huffines enjoy what they do so much.

Huffines priority on value, integrity, loyalty, hard-work, and honesty isn’t just intended for the customers and the community.  Rather, these moral philosophies begin with the interactions between the team members and is then able to extend everywhere else.

“The Huffines vision states the Huffines experience leaves our customers, our community, our team members, and our peers saying ‘Wow!’”

We are truly thrilled to be a part of the community and to be honored as one of the best places to work in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, and without the hard-work and dedication of each and every single employee it would not be possible.  And on behalf of everyone at Huffines we would like to thank our terrific family of customers for supporting us and allowing us to go to work serving you.

For more information about Huffines Subaru of Denton visit http://www.huffinessubaru.com 

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Huffines Subaru Denton Offers the Highest Demanded Vehicles

Subaru has a problem other auto makers would love to have.  They’re selling too many cars.  Subaru-brand sales in the United States are up 27% through the first seven months of 2013, and is on track for a sixth-straight year of sales gains.

What does this mean to you?  For Subaru consumers and potential consumers the high demand is nothing but good news.

The good news for you is the high demand is a strong statement towards the quality and reliability you receive when you make your new car a Subaru.  The demand also means that when it’s time to trade it in, you will receive top dollar.  The higher the demand, the better the re-sale value, and no other brand has a higher demand than Subaru.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized Subaru as the only manufacturer with a “Top Safety Pick” for all models and 96% of all Subaru vehicles built in the last 12 years are still on the road, that’s a level of quality that is unrivaled.

The awards and 5-star reviews Subaru receives all contribute to the increased sales and demand for the automaker.  There’s truly no better time to become a Subaru customer and the best place to get a great deal is at Huffines Subaru.

No one has been providing Subaru’s to Texas customers longer than Huffines Subaru and we have all the great vehicles in Subaru’s line-up waiting for you!  Come visit our showroom at 5150 South Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

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Huffines Subaru Screams for Ice Cream!

It is summer time in Texas, that means the weather is getting hot and here in Denton everyone is looking for a way to cool down and get a reprieve from the heat.  There’s lots of ways too cool off, but none are as tasty as some good homemade ice cream, and Huffines Subaru has you covered!

Come visit Huffines Subaru in Denton on Saturday, July 27th starting at 2:00 pm where there will be free ice cream to celebrate and thank our wonderful family of customers.  

Plus our staff of employees will be competing in a Homemade Ice Cream Making Contest and we know that no one can judge it better than you can!  So be sure to stop by our showroom and have some ice cream and some fun on the 27th.  We are located at 5150 South Interstate 35 E in Denton, Texas and we hope to see you soon!