January 24, 2010
Think Safety, Purchase a Subaru
Good looking and powerful, these are the characteristics of Subaru line of vehicles with the special distinction of offering All-Wheel Drive on every vehicle. Selected dealers also have an advanced driving course for new owners.
Affordable yet powerful, the Subaru Impreza still packs a punch. It is one of the safest cars in the market with a five-star crash safety rating. Equipped with both driver and passenger airbags, as well as side curtain airbags and lower seat belt restraints especially planned to protect kids in the backseat. The car is economical as well, getting 27 MPG on the highway and still costing under $25,000 brand new.
The Subaru Outback won the coveted 2010 Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award. The Outback is fitted for family or the single person, with a fantastic body-style, 170 engine HP and created for function. The price continues to be reasonable for a small SUV, at just over $40,000.
At the top of the Subaru line, in terms of price and luxury, is the Tribeca. Prices for this SUV starts at $68,000 and you’re treated to the polish you would expect in a higher-end vehicle: leather seats, sunroof, heated front seats and a backup rear-vision camera.
Mid-range models by Subaru are the Liberty and Forester, also highly ranked for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A benefit of owning a Subaru is its good resale value and an impressive engine life. Buying a used Subaru that has passed an inspection is still a good investment.
The symmetrical All-Wheel Drive feature is standard across the Subaru line. Instead of having to engage 4-Wheel Drive, each tire moves when you’re driving. This includes turning, giving the Subaru uncomparable turning radius and traction.
This feature is a little different from what you may be used to, which is why some Subaru dealerships actually offer defensive driving courses. They are designed to instruct new Subaru owners how to comprehend the AWD, as well as various defensive driving techniques. Customers that attend the defensive driving courses discover that they become better acquainted with their new vehicles and wind up enjoying them more.
