A new report from 7Tune suggests Subaru may abandon plans to create an AWD version of its FT-86 model.
The FT-86, a co-developed two-door sports coupe between Toyota and Subaru, was supposed to be offered in RWD for Toyota and AWD for Subaru. But with costs escalating, Subaru may have to ditch these plans meaning both [...] - Tags:
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Following last week’s announcement of the Mitsubishi Lancer ACTiV, direct rival Subaru has today announced their own limited edition to go head to head with the Lancer. The Subaru Impreza R will now come with leather trim.
The leather packed Impreza R is a proper limited edition with only 1,000 headed to Australia (arriving in April). [...] - Tags:
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Seems as though Toyota’s inclination to stick with its hybrid strategy has affected Subaru (which Toyota partially owns) with reports that the Japanese based company will bring out a hybrid version of the Subaru Impreza when the new model comes out in 2012.
Although previous suggestions of a hybrid car were thought to be for the [...] - Tags:
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Well you’ve all asked for it and Subrau has listened, after the success of the Subaru Outback Diesel, the Japanese giant has decided to add diesel to the one of the best SUVs on the market. The Subaru Forester will soon be available with the world’s first boxer diesel engine.
The Subaru Forester diesel range will [...] - Tags:
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The new Subaru Impreza XV, previously known as the Subaru Imprza RV has just been unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motorshow.
The newest addition to the Impreza range will fill the hole left by the RV by providing agile road performance with the recreational styling.
The Subaru Impreza XV is already confirmed for Australia with a release [...] - Tags:
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Subaru has made a strong start to 2010 selling 3,260 vehicles in January – a 7.8 per cent jump on the same month last year.
Leading the charge is the group’s Subaru Forester model selling an impressive 1,205 units for the month. January also saw strong sales of the new generation Subaru Liberty (654 units) and [...] - Tags:
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Easily managing 1,100kms from a single tank, this is the Outback you’ve been waiting for.
Model Tested:
2010 Subaru Outback Diesel Premium Sat-Nav; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel; six-speed manual; wagon – $47,392*
Gutsy turbo-diesel engine; excellent fuel economy; rear seat legroom; high-beam lamps
No automatic option; notchy gearshift feel; slightly heavy clutch; some wind noise
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The Impreza N2010 from Prodrive is its latest FIA specification group N rally car.
Now using a larger 33mm air restrictor which was introduced by the FIA and helps balance the performance of Group N as well as the unrestricted Super2000 rally cars. Peak power has increased by 15kW by increasing the restrictor from 32 to [...] - Tags:
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Liberty Exiga is clever package that’s pleasant to drive and great value for money.
Model Tested:
2010 Subaru Liberty Exiga 2.5i; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed CVT; wagon – $37,490*
Smooth engine / CVT combination; spacious cabin & cargo area; AWD grip; comfortable ride
Uncovered storage; second- & third-row ventilation; wing mirror visibility; speedometer error
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Luckily the new Liberty is nothing like the old one.
Model Tested:
2010 Subaru Liberty 2.5i; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; CVT; sedan – $33,990*
Options:
Automatic transmission $2500
Price, fuel efficiency, all-wheel-drive grip
No rear parking sensors standard
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I’ll be the first to admit I didn’t really like the previous generation Subaru Liberty. It was slow and there was [...] - Tags:
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Subaru Tecnica International (STI) has today launched a special performance edition of its Impreza WRX STI dubbed “R205” for sale in Japan only.
Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the R205, “R” standing for Road Sport, enhances the already impressing performance of the STI with new and exclusive equipment specially designed for the WRX STI spec [...] - Tags:
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205
As the remainder of the manufacturers tally their results, Subaru has announced a strong finish to 2009 with 36,506 units for the year.
Subaru’s Forester model has taken the honours of Australia’s best-selling SUV across all categories, according to official VFACTS figures released yesterday.
In a market down 7.4 per cent for the year, Subaru’s range dropped [...] - Tags:
Subaru have announced nationwide driveaway pricing on its popular all-wheel drive Impreza R manual sedan and hatch from just $24,990.
The discounted price comes as Subaru applies the Federal Government’s full tariff reduction to the variant.
Prior to the recent limited driveaway offer, Impreza R manual had a recommended retail driveaway price that varied between $26,400 and [...] - Tags:
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Sportswear company Columbia and Subaru have joined together to produce a special edition Forester X Columbia.
The Forester is Australia’s best selling SUV and the special edition adds a long list of extras from $33,990 driveaway.
Forester X Columbia comes with 16-inch allow wheels, fog lights, roof cross bars, cargo tray and rear step panel. It also [...] - Tags:
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Launching his Subaru Impreza STI off the Long Beach pier in California, Travis Pastrana has set a new world record for the longest jump in a rally car. At 269 feet, he smashed the previous record set by driving superstar Ken Block, who previously jumped 171 feet.
“I was really nervous all day long, but when [...] - Tags:
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The 2010 Ward’s 10 Best Engines winners have been announced with efficiency and downsizing the winning themes.
In North America’s only award program honouring engine excellence, the list of 10 symbolises the automotive industry’s swift movement towards smaller engines and greater technological advancements.
Among the winners were two hybrid systems, two diesels, six four-cylinder units, and just [...] - Tags:
The Outback, but not as you know it.
Model Tested:
2009 Subaru Outback Premium; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed CVT; wagon – $46,490*
Options:
None fitted.
Safety; comfort; space
Steering; engine noise
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If we were playing that word association game, the words outback and comfort are hardly a winning combination – unless of course you’re talking about the Subaru [...] - Tags:
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Subaru’s hero car the Impreza WRX has passed 30,000 sales in Australia.
The WRX is a turbocharged Symmetrical All Wheel Drive model from the Impreza family also known as “Rex”. Launched in March 1994 it changed the Australian automotive market and the perception of what a fast car should have under the bonnet. 15 years on it still [...] - Tags:
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Three weeks ago CarAdvice showed you renderings of what Subaru’s version of the FT-86 “Toybaru” sports car may look like, and the information about the car continues to trickle slowly out of Japan.
The latest news is that the Subaru will be around 50hp (37kW) more powerful than the FT-86, which could see the naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre [...] - Tags:
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It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since Ken Block’s first Gymkhana film made its debut on the web, attracting more than 24 million views and even a video game spin-off.
To celebrate this milestone, Ken Block himself has addressed many of the questions posed by fans about the first video, including his major [...] - Tags:
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