NEW FORESTER AND BOXER DIESEL
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Arguably the first of a new genre of crossover Sports Utility Vehicles, Subaru’s completely new third-generation Forester makes its European debut at the 78th Geneva Motor Show.
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‘IT’S HERE’ – WORLD’S FIRST BOXER DIESEL PASSENGER CAR
Monday, January 21st, 2008
It’s here. The world’s first boxer diesel engined-passenger car has arrived, offering outstanding refinement, throttle response and fuel economy coupled with ultra-low emissions and exceptional handling thanks to the light weight and low centre-of-gravity of its horizontally-opposed powerplant.
On sale from February 2008, the Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer and Outback crossover mid-sized estates are priced from just £19,995 on-the-road for the Legacy 2.0TD R model. Saloon versions may follow once supplies become more plentiful.
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ALL-NEW SUBARU FORESTER
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
The third-generation Forester is a new-generation crossover SUV from Subaru, a car that meets the demands and needs of everyday driving. It has been designed around the concept of Best Package for Active Life, which blends high levels of comfort, performance, versatility, and safety to create the best and most versatile vehicle for drivers and their families to enjoy an active lifestyle.
Since its launch in February 1997 the Forester has earned accolades in Japan and overseas as a crossover SUV that combines passenger car comfort, handling and convenience with the high seating points and rugged off-road capability of an SUV.
FHI offers three new Forester models:
* 2.0X is the basic line with selected standard equipment, priced in a more affordable range, and offering outstanding fuel economy
* 2.0XS features convenience and versatility with expanded standard equipment and offers superb fuel economy
* 2.0XT is a premium model, delivering powerful driving performance while addressing environmental concerns
SUBARU SUPPORTS STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS
Thursday, December 27th, 2007
Subaru (UK) treated six Midlands students to an action-packed rally weekend, following recommendations by their respective teachers for their achievements during the past year.
David Preston, Ben Butterworth, Miles Tamplin, Tracey Patten, Lauren Burke and Natalie Millward from the Grace Academy school were each recommended by their teachers for the prize.
Ben Butterworth, aged 13, was nominated for ‘Personal Achievement’ – helping newcomers settle in to their new school, attending school meetings and assisting his teachers.
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SUBARU INTRODUCES JUSTY SUPERMINI
Friday, November 23rd, 2007
Subaru’s new Justy supermini is now on sale, offering outstanding fuel economy, equipment and space plus ultra-low exhaust emissions which should make it exempt from the proposed new London Congestion Charge.
In fact, with a 64.2 mpg Extra Urban figure, ultra-low 118 g/km exhaust emissions and annual £35 Road Fund Licence, the new Justy 1.0 R promises to be one of the cheapest petrol-engined cars to run on UK roads.
However, the five-door body offers interior space from the next class up while the efficient, 69 PS three-cylinder 1.0 litre engine offers sufficient power for long-distance driving. Top speed, for example, is almost 100 mph and the 0-60 mph time is 13.5 seconds.
The new Subaru Justy also carries a peace-of-mind five-year/60,000 mile warranty backed by five-years’ UK and European roadside assistance.
Standard equipment is outstanding for a small car and includes: ABS with EBD, driver, passenger, side and front and rear curtain airbags, alloy wheels, air-conditioning, radio/CD player, rev-counter, fuel-economy read-out, four electric windows, reversing sensors, remote central-locking with alarm and ISOFIX child-seat mountings.
The front-wheel drive Justy is based on the Japanese-built Daihatsu Sirion. It is supplied thanks to an arrangement with Toyota which has a share in both Subaru and Daihatsu.
Subaru’s version will be limited to only 6,000 units per year throughout the whole of Europe and 1,000 sales in the UK, ensuring strong residuals.
Strong Customer Loyalty
Lawrence Good, Subaru (UK) Limited Managing Director said: “Everyone is very enthusiastic about the new Justy as it is will appeal to environmentally-conscious motorists and those seeking ultra-low running costs.
“Subaru dealers enjoy strong customer loyalty and the new Justy gives them a much-needed entry-level car to sell to both existing customers and new prospects.”
The new Subaru Justy carries a five-year/60,000 mile mechanical warranty and five-years’ UK and European roadside assistance.
It also has a 12-year anti-perforation warranty and its Group 5D insurance rating is also highly-competitive.
Spacious Interior
The new Subaru Justy has a particularly spacious five-seat interior clothed in a stylish body with an exceptionally low 0.31 Cd drag coefficient which improves fuel economy and high-speed touring and refinement.
Its wide-opening doors and 590 mm seat height allow easy entry and exit – especially appreciated by older customers. The rear doors, for example, open to 80 degrees. Luggage space measures 225 litres with the rear seat up and 630 litres (VDA) when folded, making it a practical small family car. Its turning circle is an especially tight 9.4 metres.
Well-Proven Powertrain
The punchy 1.0 litre twin-overhead camshaft petrol engine – mated to a manual five-speed gearbox is not only extremely economical and low-polluting but also well-proven.
In fact, the same three-cylinder engine not only sees service in the Daihatsu Sirion but also in the Toyota Yaris and Aygo, Citroën C1 and Peugeot 107.
Producing 69.3 PS at 6,000 rpm and 69.3 lb ft of torque at 3,600 rpm, the 12-valve unit offers some of the highest outputs for its class.
And the variable valve-timing enhances both low-speed pulling power and high-rev responsiveness.
Top speed is a highly competitive 99.4 mph with a 0-60 mph time of 13.5 seconds. Meanwhile fuel economy figures are class-challenging at 46.3/64.2 and 56.5 mpg on the Urban/Extra Urban and Combined Cycles.
In addition, the CO2 emissions are among the lowest available in a petrol-engined car at 118 g/km.
This puts the Justy in Band B for Road Fund Licence at only £35 per year and should result in it being London Congestion Charge-free when proposed new changes take place in 2008.
European-Tuned Chassis
The new Subaru Justy benefits from a European-tuned chassis which has long suspension-travel for a smooth ride. Unusually, anti-roll bars are fitted at the front and rear which combine with firm damping to aid agility.
The front suspension is via MacPherson struts and the rear is equally conventional featuring a torsion bar with separate coil springs. Its power steering is via an electric system which helps fuel economy but has been tuned for more feel than provided by some competitors.
Safety-wise, the new Justy’s multiple airbags are complemented by an advanced braking system featuring not only anti-lock ventilated front discs and rear drums (ABS) but also Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). This optimises the braking force according to the weight distribution of passengers and luggage.
VULCAN’S RETURN TO THE SKIES
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007
Subaru (UK) Limited is proudly supporting the restoration of the Avro Vulcan XH558 Bomber to the Skies of Britain, following its recent maiden-flight at Bruntingthorpe Proving Grounds.
With funding from the government lottery commission, and many of the companies who produced the original components being reformed, the restoration was the culmination of a massive team effort by Dr Robert Pleming, David Walton and generations of dedicated engineers.
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HARDCORE NEW IMPREZA WRX STI REVEALS ALL
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Subaru has at last revealed details of its hardcore new Impreza WRX STI which is substantially different to the non-turbo five-door models now being delivered to first customers.
Developed by a dedicated team of performance-loving engineers, the stunning new WRX STI debuts at the Tokyo Motor Show on 24 October, with first UK deliveries due next spring.
And with a heavily-revised new 300 PS turbocharged 2.5 litre ‘boxer’ engine, totally new platform and suspension plus even more advanced symmetrical all-wheel drive system, the World Rally Championship look-alike is sure to satisfy Subaru traditionalists.
SUBARU LAUNCH NEW IMPREZA ACCESSORIES RANGE
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
Only weeks after going on sale, the new Subaru Impreza can be personalised thanks to items from the all-new accessories range.
Already winning praise for it’s space, ride and refinement, the new normally-aspirated Impreza starts at just £12,495.00 OTR, with a limited supply of 2.5 WRX turbos joining the range in November, costing only £19,995 OTR.
Owners can upgrade their Imprezas with front, side and rear under spoilers at £245.00, £395.00 and £275.00 respectively, and choose from a range of alloy wheel options, such as the top of the range GT1 version, in Gold, Bright Flitter or Black at £425.00 per corner, including the latest Pirelli P-Zero Corse Tyres.
NEW IMPREZA WRX STI COMES OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Subaru has finally released detailed pictures of its range-topping new Impreza WRX STI which debuts at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show at the end of October.
This follows the recent release of a moody studio shot which gave very little away apart from highlighting the turbocharged car’s substantially wider body.
‘SUBAGLUE’ TRANSPORTER TO SPARK ‘RUBBERNECKER’ OUTBREAK
Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Subaru’s latest advertising initiative for the new Impreza looks set to spark off a ‘rubbernecker’ outbreak throughout the UK’s roads.
