Subaru provides first glimpse at upcoming Forester STI

Have you been patiently awaiting an STI version of the Subaru Forester? Your wait may be over soon, good friend, as teaser images of just such a vehicle have surfaced online.

Set to debut on November 25, the 2015 Subaru Forester STI will reportedly feature more aggressive aero and cooling, upgraded rolling stock and brakes, and Subaru Tecnica International's signature bright-blue paint and red accents.

What we don't know is what will provide the motivation. There's a pretty big gap at present between the 250 horsepower offered in the top-of-the-line Forester 2.0XT and the 305-hp WRX STI, and we don't know where along the spectrum the Forester STI might fall. Nor do we know, for that matter, if it'll be offered Stateside. But we're looking forward to finding out.

News Source: Subaru via World Car Fans

The best new SUV? The 2014 Subaru Forester

The new 2014 Subaru Forester is the highest rated compact SUV on the market today, and with good reason. The newly designed Forester has advantages over all other competitors in many different aspects of itself.

The new 2014 Subaru Forester has a four-cylinder engine that offers 170 hp, with upgrades to a turbo-charged engine available that comes with a whopping 250 hp at 5,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 rpm and 4,800 rpm when consuming premium unleaded. The base model four-cylinder engine, with continuously variable transmission (CVT) achieves 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, which is at the top of the compact SUV class. This is an improvement on the 2013 Subaru Forester, which achieved 21/27 mpg with a four-cylinder engine. 

The 2014 Subaru Forester has continued it’s legacy as an extremely safe compact SUV and even going a step further, earning the 2013 Top Safety Pick. New this year is a driver knee airbag that deploys to prevent knee injuries during collisions and anti-whiplash seats. Other improvements in safety include Subaru’s new EyeSight driver assist technology, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control system, a Pre-Collision Braking system and a Vehicle Lane Departure Warning system. This is offered in select models. 

With the new 2014 Subaru Forester, along with other great selections offered by Subaru, now is the time to make your next vehicle a Subaru. Come by Huffines Subaru in Denton and our friendly staff of professionals can show you all the awesome features of the 2014 Subaru Forester. Visit us at 5150 South Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

The Motor Trend SUV of the Year: Subaru Forester

Subaru has a knack for making the right size vehicles for the marketplace, with the perfect amount of capability that people want.  As the SUV landscape has changed and the traditional body-on-frame SUVs have been overtaken by Sports and Crossover unibody vehicles, Subaru has changed with it.

The unibody crossovers designed by Subaru resonate with the consumers.  The company’s Forester and Outback hit home year after year with they’re honest and smart design.  The redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester has better efficiency, added power, and increased cargo volume.  The new Forester provides a comfortable ride with a roomy interior and its off-road capability is loved by the sport/utility buyers and offers a great deal of value while still being fun to drive.

The experts had nothing but good things to say about the Subaru Forester and Motor Trend named it the 2014 SUV of the Year, which propels Subaru as the only company to be a three-time winner of the coveted award.

But don’t just take our word for it, come see why the Forester and Subaru is deserving of the Motor Trend SUV of the Year hat trick for yourself by test driving this amazing vehicle at Huffines Subaru Denton.  Visit our showroom at 5150 South Interstate 35 E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

Subaru Forester Wins Again

Experts at Motor Trend recently confirmed something we’ve long suspected.  Well actually they confirmed it yet again, if we’re being precise, they’ve confirmed it three times now.  What have they confirmed you might ask?  They’ve confirmed the following statement to be true… “Subaru is… Awesome.”

Motor Trend, the popular car enthusiasts publication, announced today that the Subaru Forester won Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year for 2014.  This announcement marks the first and only time a manufacturer has won the title three times.  In the past six years of competition Subaru has had three winners, the 2014 Forester, 2010 Outback, and the 2009 Forester.  The 2013 XV Crosstrek also ranked as a finalist in 2012.

Editor-in-chief of Motor Trend, Ed Loh, said “The 2014 Subaru Forester beat a highly competitive field of SUVs because it best met our award’s six key criteria.  Smart design, thoughtful engineering, and a compelling performance on road and off were the keys to the Forester’s win.  Our editors were particularly impressed by the powerful yet efficient turbocharged engines, the intelligent and sporty CVT transmission, and the excellent visibility and interior package found within the Forester.  Practical, affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive -Forester truly ticked every box.

The incredible design and engineering teams at Subaru truly make it look easy.  2014 was a year full of many other all-new or significantly updated SUVs who all had to fall at the might of the Forester.  The SUVs that couldn’t make the cut included the Acura MDX, Audi Q5, BMW X1, Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Toyota RAV4, Buick Encore, and the Dodge Durango.

“We are honored to receive the MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year award for the third time,” said Thomas J. Doll, president, and chief operation officer, Subaru of America, Inc.  “Our product, engineering, sales and marketing teams all work hard to provide the best products and experiences we can for our owners.  Receiving this distinction from MOTOR TREND truly adds credence to our mission.”

To judge contenders for the award, MOTOR TREND's editorial staff conducted an exhaustive three-phase testing process. Phase one includes a full tech check and weigh-in, then full track testing to establish baseline data for acceleration, braking, and handling. Phase two involves three days of road loops offering a range of road surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. A dirt-track section tests traction, stability, and braking control systems. In the third phase the judges debate and deliberate. The judging criteria include categories of Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Performance of Intended Function, Efficiency, Safety, and Value.

The ingenious Boxer Engine, CVT technology, all-wheel drive, and IIHS Top Safety Pick +, as well as the affordable price tag, ensured Subaru a victory and the 2014 Forester is truly the ultimate all around-vehicle.

You can see the SUV of the Year for yourself by visiting the oldest Subaru dealership in Texas, Huffines Subaru.  Huffines Subaru has the best deals and widest selection of the award winning Forester, visit our showroom at 5150 South Interstate 35 E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!

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!