Good looking and powerful, these are the features of Subaru line of cars with the special distinction of offering All-Wheel Drive on every car. Selected Subaru dealerships also have an advanced driving course for new owners.
Affordable yet powerful, the Impreza still packs a punch. It was awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and have both driver and passenger air bags, as well as side curtain airbags and lower seatbelt restraints specifically designed to protect kids in the backseat. The car is economical as well, running 27 MPG on the freeeway and still costing under $25,000 brand new.
The Outback won the coveted 2010 Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award. It has a great body-style, made for function, strength and class. With 170 horsepower, the Outback is worthy for family or the single person with a more active life-style. 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 begins at $68,000 and you’re treated to the luxury finish you would expect in a higher-end vehicle: leather, sunroof, heated front seats and a backup rear-vision camera.
Mid-range models by Subaru are the Liberty and Forester, also highly rated for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A benefit of owning a Subaru is its great resale value and an impressive engine life. Buying a used Subaru that has passed an inspection is still a good investment.
All Subaru cars have the All-Wheel Drive feature as standard. Instead of having to engage 4-Wheel Drive, each tire moves when you’re driving. This includes turning, giving the Subaru unrivalled turning radius and grip.
It s also a little different from you may be used to, which is why some Subaru dealers actually offer defensive driving courses. They are intended to tutor new Subaru owners how to embrace the AWD, as well as various defensive driving techniques. Customers that attend the defensive driving courses discover that they become better familiarized with their new vehicles and wind up enjoying them more.