Tokyo, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. FHI, the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, has announced the release of the all-new Subaru Impreza which will go on sale through Subaru dealerships in Japan beginning December 20.
Tokyo, - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its world premiere of "SUBARU BRZ (display model)" at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. (Open to public from December 3 to 11 at Tokyo Big Sight)
SUBARU BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine. It was developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, to bring to the world a sports car with superior steering response and driving pleasure that everyone can experience. The Subaru Boxer engine in the BRZ was positioned even lower than other Subaru models so that the BRZ has one of the lowest possible centers of gravity s on the market today. This low center of gravity produces astonishing handling character and combined with a light-weight chassis BRZ realizes Subaru's aim for "Pure Handling Delight" -- the driving experience taken to a new level.
First hint at Subaru BRZ styling theme
STI-refinements and carbon-fiber roof deliver the ultimate in handling and CoG
First RWD Subaru sports car concept
Los Angeles---November 16, 2011. Subaru of America, Inc. reveals an all-new concept version of its upcoming BRZ sports car today at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Subaru BRZ Concept- STI - represents the next step in lightweight performance sports cars combined with the race-bred refinements of STI, a performance brand of Subaru. The first BRZ concept car to be shown with bodywork, the BRZ Concept - STI -strongly hints at the styling of the production BRZ and features unique STI performance features.
Car And Driver have published a review of the 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited. 'It was a legacy of comfort, of open spaces and soft seats, the Scooby earning trunkloads of praise for its long-haul behavior and accommodations. Five fit without much pinching, and four people could stretch out for hours at a time and still feel fresh enough to rave about the plush seats. Speaking of fresh, the interior and lightly colored leather held up well during the car's stay, too. It also left a legacy of enthusiasm, a refusal on the Subie's part to disappoint those looking for a little fun and adventure behind the wheel of their family four-door. In spite of its cushy suspension, the Legacy's balance and its quick steering relished playing cat and mouse over serpentine stretches.'
Search Chicago have published a review of the 2011 Subaru Outback. 'For 2011 Subaru markets the Outback in three different trim levels: Base 2.5i, Premium and Limited. I put the top 3.6R Limited to good use on a recent outing with my crew. Last year Subaru gave the Outback an extreme makeover to add more space, new styling and a touch more functionality to make it less wagonlike. New body modifications include bold wheel arches, thick rear roof pillars and rear side windows. Passengers will appreciate the increased space: 4.1 inches of headroom, a 2.8-inch wheelbase stretch and a body wider by 2 inches.'
A review of the Subaru WRX STI has been posted over at the Independent Online. 'The STI's chassis is even better than its predecessors'. The suspension is far stiffer than before, resulting in "flatter" cornering, while driver involvement remains high as you want it. To enhance handling, Subaru has made the suspension system's lower control arms from aluminium, reducing unsprung weight and helping the suspension to work more effectively. The six-speed manual STI retains the Driver Controlled Centre Differential, while both STI models also enjoy the benefits of Si-Drive, effectively enabling the driver to choose from three throttle maps to suit conditions and mood.'
Inside Line have published their review of the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. 'As with most all-wheel drivers, 1st gear is gone too fast to make any useful observation. In 2nd gear, however, acceleration feels suspiciously off pace and by the time 3rd arrives there's a distinct sense that all the horses haven't shown up to the party. Handling is a mixed bag. We can appreciate the impressive ride/handling balance Subaru has achieved, as the increase in spring rates hasn't translated into a proportional increase in ride frequency. And there are undeniably instances where fewer steering corrections are needed to hold a line, which is likely a product of the heim-jointed lower control arm. But, honestly, the differences as a whole are small enough that only those intimately familiar with the current STI will notice.'
The Truth About Cars have published a review of the 2011 Subaru Legacy 3.6R. 'Subaru offers the legacy in three trim levels: basic, premium and limited all of which can be had with two engine options, the 2.5L four-cylinder boxer engine, and the 3.6L six-cylinder boxer provided for our review (there's also the special 2.5L turbo GT trim for upsizing WRX drivers). The 2.5L four packs 170HP while the 3.6L model provided for our review brings 256HP and 247lb-ft of twist to the party (up from 245HP and 215lb-ft from last year's 3.0L six). Compared to the competition these power figures are adequate in a middle-of-the-pack kind of way. While the 2.5L four gets an economy-maximizing CVT, the 3.6L engine has to make do with a 5 speed slush-box which is one cog shy of most of the competition. All boxes checked thus far.'
CNET have published a review of the 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited. 'The car's 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, laid out boxer style, generates 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque, which is more than enough power to get the Outback moving quickly. In fact, it led to slightly lurching starts when we didn't modulate the gas pedal. By comparison, the four-cylinder Outback produces 170 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, making the six-cylinder the better choice for passing on two-lane highways. The 3.6-liter engine uses variable-valve timing, but no direct injection, to help it get an EPA-rated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. Typically for us, we came in somewhat low in that range, at 19.5 mpg. The best fuel economy in an Outback comes with the four-cylinder engine and CVT, with an EPA rated 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.'
Car And Driver have published their "Short take road test"" of the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan. 'Inside, new carbon-colored trim accents the top of the dash. We like the color, but between the dash, center stack, and console, there are now three different silver/gray hues, which together look a bit chintzy. A revised audio system now includes Bluetooth and iPod connectivity as standard; it's the only other major interior change for 2011. The small alterations to the footprint improve the WRX's ride and handling just as much as the burlier styling enhances its look. Previously, the WRX pushed when approaching the limit--although a four-wheel drift was (and is) always a throttle-lift away--but the newly widened stance has made it absolutely neutral.
