2016 Subaru Forester

This crossover sport utility vehicle is a very solid, practical and flexible offering that is easy to drive and has off-road capability with tons of cargo room.

You have an option between two different engines.  A 2-liter, turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder makes 250 horsepower and 258 foot-pounds starting at a low 2,000 rpm in the Forester 2.0XT.  It boasts a federal government fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon in combined city/highway travel.  The more popular engine is the base 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter, non-turbocharged four cylinder, which is rated at 25 mpg to 27 mpg in combined city/highway travel, depending on whether the engine is mated to a manual transmission of a more fuel-optimizing CVT.

All Foresters, including base models, come standard with all-wheel drive, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, rear-vision camera, power windows, door locks and outside mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning and AM/FM radio with CD and MP3 players.  There's no denying the Forester offers good room for front- and back-seat passengers, and everyone sits up from the pavement and gets decent views.  Cargo space expands to a full 68.5 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down, which is surprising for a vehicle that's only 15 feet long and has good maneuverability.

Also, the 2016 Forester earned five out of five stars in federal government crash tests that measured occupant protection, continuing its high rating since the 2014 model year. It's also a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine.

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2016 Subaru WRX

Subaru has announced the 2016 Subaru WRX has received the 2015 Top Safety Pick award and, when equipped with the optional Eyesight Driver Assist Technology, the 2015 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2016 WRX achieved the highest possible rating of ‘Good’ in the Institute’s crashworthiness evaluations of front small overlap, front moderate overlap, side impact, roof crush and rear impact.  The vehicle also received a ‘Superior’ rating in the Institute’s front crash avoidance testing.  The rally-bred WRX is powered by a 268 hp 2.0-litre turbocharged boxer four-cylinder engine.

New features available on the 2016 WRX include Blind Spot Detection/ Rear Cross Traffic Alert System with Lane Change Assist, as well as Eyesight with Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Lane Departure Warning.  To win 2015 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must have “Good” ratings in all four tests of high-speed front and side crash tests, a rollover test, and evaluations of seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.  In addition, “Good” or “Acceptable” performance in a small overlap front test introduced in 2012 is also required. The same level of performance in those tests, along with an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention, is required for the higher accolade, 2015 Top Safety Pick.

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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!