Showing posts with label Subaru. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Subaru. Show all posts

Monday, September 19, 2011

Concept /// Subaru BRZ Prologue Boxer Architecture II 2011



Subaru a dévoilé au 64ème Salon de Francfort le concept BRZ Prologue Boxer Architecture II qui nous présente en quelques sorte le "squelette" de la future sportive BRZ.
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New /// Subaru XV 2012



Présentée comme concept-car en avril à Shanghai, la Subaru XV vient de faire ses débuts officiels au Salon de Francfort en Allemagne. Ce sympathique crossover est une nouveauté importante pour Subaru car il est le premier modèle de la marque dans ce segment trés lucratif.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

La nouvelle sportive de Subaru s'appellera BRZ



Le nom de la nouvelle et, oh combien, prometteuse voiture de sport de Subaru est aujourd'hui connu. Elle s'appellera "BRZ". Un avant-goût de la technique originale de cette voiture sera proposé aux visiteurs du 64ème Salon automobile de Francfort.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Le crossover Subaru attendu à Francfort



La marque japonaise Subaru attend le grand rendez-vous de Francfort pour dévoiler sa prochaine nouveauté. Elle nous en donne déjà un avant-goût avec un teaser.
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Friday, July 15, 2011

Saab 9-6: retour sur un projet avorté



Le Saab 9-6, vous connaissez? Non? C'est normal. Il s'agit d'un ancien projet de Saab sous l'ère GM basé sur le B9 Tribeca de Subaru qui n'a heureusement jamais vu le jour. Retour sur ce B9 Tribeca "suédois"...

Heureusement, en effet, car ce 9-6 n'était rien d'autre qu'un Subaru B9 Tribeca rebadgé Saab! Bravo pour l'imagination GM... Mais pourquoi prendre ce SUV Subaru comme base?

En fait, le Saab 9-6, actuellement visible au Saab Museum, est né du partenariat entre GM et Subaru. A l'époque, GM a racheté 20 % du constructeur nippon et en a donc profité pour se servir chez ce-dernier. Ainsi, les fans de la marque suédoise ont vu, à leur grand désespoir, débarquer la 9-2x, une Subaru Impreza WRX simplement rebadgée! Ce véhicule n'a évidement pas connu de succès. Saab a aussi "accueillit" le 9-7X, un grand SUV, clone du Cadillac Escalade. Là , même scénario, le succès n'a pas été au rendez-vous. Toutes ces "nouveautés" n'ont fait que salir l'image de la marque au griffon, la menant depuis 2008 au bord de la faillite...

En 2005, GM a vendu sa part de 20% dans Subaru, faisant tombé le projet 9-6 à l'eau. Ce véhicule qui ne manquait certes pas d'arguments mais qui n'avait vraiment pas sa place au sein de la gamme de la marque suédoise, a été élaboré en tant que prototype dans des carrosseries 3 et 5 portes. Il est évidement équipé de la transmission aux quatre roues.

Album Photo /// Concept Saab 9-6 2005
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Source & crédit photo: Saab

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Subaru confirme quatre nouveaux modèles d'ici 2016



Fuji Heavy Industries, propriétaire de Subaru, a dévoilé son nouveau plan "Motion V" pour les cinq prochaines années. Ce plan annonce l'arrivée en concession de trois nouveaux modèles et un véhicule hybride d'ici 2016 pour la marque japonaise.

L'objectif du plan Motion V est d'atteindre les 900 000 ventes d'ici 2016, soit une hausse de 40 % par rapport à ce que vend Subaru aujourd'hui. En Amérique du Nord, Subaru voudrait atteindre les 380 000 unités, contre 263 820 actuellement, tandis qu'en Chine, la marque compte écouler 180 000 véhicules.

Le plan indique aussi que Daihatsu continuera à fournir Subaru en compactes et Toyota sera également toujours autorisé à produire le modèle Camry dans son usine de l'Indiana (USA).

Source & crédit photo: Subaru

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

New /// Subaru Impreza Hatchback & Sedan 2012

Le coup d'envoi du New York International Auto Show marque les débuts de la Subaru Impreza de 4ème génération. C'est à cette occasion en effet que Subaru dévoile pour la première fois au public la toute nouvelle Impreza destinée au marché américain. Plus tard dans l'année interviendra le lancement chez les concessionnaires US, qui commercialiseront le modèle aussi bien en sedan 4 portes qu'en hatchback 5 portes.

La nouvelle Impreza revendique haut et fort son identité Subaru, avec sa face avant puissante et expressive frappée en son centre du logo Subaru, lui-même flanqué d'éléments en forme d'aile qui rappellent que la marque a aussi, par le passé, été active dans le secteur aéronautique. Les phares au style évocateur et la forme particulière des passages de roue assurent à l'Impreza un look original et robuste, comme il sied à une voiture à traction intégrale permanente. De profil aussi, l'Impreza ne laisse planer aucun doute: il s'agit d'une voiture dynamique, conçue pour répondre à toutes les attentes de sa clientèle cible.

Avec cette nouvelle génération d'Impreza, Subaru a aussi voulu augmenter sensiblement le niveau de confort par rapport aux Impreza précédentes. Pour atteindre cet objectif sans augmenter les dimensions extérieures, Subaru a recouru à plusieurs techniques. C'est ainsi que les montants A, dans leur partie basse, ont été avancés de 200 mm et que la valeur de l'empattement a été augmentée (+ 25 mm). Cela a permis d'améliorer l'espace intérieur, y compris à l'arrière. Les portières ont par ailleurs été agrandies pour faciliter l'accès à bord, tandis que la visibilité périphérique a été améliorée en reconsidérant le positionnement du tableau de bord et en adoptant des vitres latérales avant de forme différente. Notons aussi que les dossiers des sièges avant sont plus hauts de 60 mm par rapport à l'ancien modèle.

Quant à la capacité du coffre à bagages, elle a elle aussi progressé, que ce soit sur la Sedan 4 portes ou la Hatchback 5 portes. C'est ainsi que le coffre de l'Impreza Sedan est désormais capable d'accueillir 4 sacs de golf. Besoin de plus d'espace encore? Le dossier de la banquette arrière se rabat en deux parties asymétriques, non seulement sur la 5 portes à hayon, mais aussi sur la 4 portes.

La nouvelle Impreza destinée au marché américain utilise la dernière évolution en date du moteur 4-cylindre boxer Subaru 2.0. Cette mécanique de 150 ch et 197 Nm de couple possède tous les avantages des moteurs boxer, comme un centre de gravité très bas (qui favorise la tenue de route). Mais il se distingue aussi par sa consommation de carburant en baisse et ses valeurs d'émissions.

La Subaru Impreza est disponible non seulement en deux variantes de carrosserie, mais aussi avec un choix de deux transmissions. Il s'agit, d'une part, de la transmission Lineartronic CVT à 6 rapports (virtuels), revue pour l'occasion. A côté de cette transmission automatique, qui peut, si on le souhaite, être commandée par des palettes au volant, Subaru propose aussi une boîte de vitesses manuelle à 5 rapports.

Source & crédit photo: Subaru

Album Photo /// Subaru Impreza Hatchback 2012

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Album Photo /// Subaru Impreza Sedan 2012

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Monday, November 15, 2010

2010 Subaru Outback Pricing Announced, Starts from $22,995

As well as revealing prices for the new 2010 Legacy, Subaru also announced pricing for the sedan's crossoverish sibling, the 2010 Outback. According to the Japanese automaker, prices for the Outback start at the same level as the outgoing model, at $22,995 for the 2.5i that is powered by a revised 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Boxer engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. If you prefer the ease of a CVT transmission, it will cost you another $1,000.

This base model comes with 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seats, floor mats, cargo tray, electronic parking brake with Hill Holder system, auto on/off exterior lights (autolights), audio system with single-disc CD player, auxiliary input jack and 4 speakers, dual lit visor mirrors, updated gauge cluster with 'eco' gauge, multi-function display with outside temperature, overhead console with sunglass holder and remote keyless entry system.

For those that want more, there's the 2.5i Premium that is priced at $24,295 when equipped with a manual gearbox and at $25,295 for the CVT model. In addition to the base model's standard equipment, the Premium adds fog lights, cargo cover, privacy glass, 10-way power driver's seat, driver's side window with automatic up/down, leather-wrapped steering wheel, instrument storage bin w/door, overhead console with sunglass holder and ambient light, body-colored mirrors and 16-inch alloys.

Moving up the price ladder, buyers will find the 2.5i Limited that is offered only with a CVT and costs $27,995. It includes all 2.5i Premium model features plus dual zone climate controls, paddle shifters and a 6-speed manual shift mode, P215/50 R17 all-season tires with 17-inch alloys, perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power front passenger seat, All-Weather Package and a Harman/Kardon audio system.

The new range-topping Outback 3.6R, which replaces the 3.0R model, is powered by a 256HP 3.6-liter 6-cylinder Boxer engine matched to a 5-speed electronic automatic transmission. Prices start from $27,995, which according to Subaru, is $4,000 less than the 2009 6-cylinder Outback. The 3.6R gets all 2.5i model features plus P225/50 R17 all-season tires with 17-inch alloy rims, paddle shifters, driver's side window w/automatic up and down, instrument storage bin w/door, overhead console with sunglass holder and ambient light, privacy glass and fog lights.

The 3.6R Premium will have a starting price of $28,995 and includes all 3.6R base model features along with 10-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and All-Weather Package.

If you don't mind paying $30,995 for the 3.6R Limited you'll get all the features of the 3.6R Premium model plus perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power front passenger seat, and Harman/Kardon audio system.

According to Subaru, destination and delivery charge is $695 for all 2010MY Outback models in the Contiguous 48 States.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

2010 Subaru Legacy Priced from $19,995: Up to $1,600 Less than '09 Models

As a rule, new models usually enter the market priced higher than their predecessors, but blame the faulty economy and Subaru decided to charge less for its brand-new 2010 Legacy. More specifically, the entry-level 2.5i version is priced from $19,995 or $800 less than the equivalent MY09 Legacy 2.5i while the range-topping 3.6R starts from $24,995, a $1,600 reduction over the less powerful outgoing 3.0R. Note however that all prices don't include a $695 destination and delivery fee.

The base 2.5i Legacy that's powered by a 2.5-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder boxer with 170HP and mated with either a 6-speed manual transmission ($19,995) or the all-new Lineartronic CVT ($20,995) comes with electronic parking brake with Hill Holder system, auto on/off exterior lights, audio system with single-disc CD player, auxiliary input jack and 4 speakers and remote keyless entry system as standard.

The better equipped 2.5i Premium that costs $20,995 when combined with a manual gearbox and $21,995 with a CVT, adds 10-way power driver's seat, driver's side window w/automatic up and down, leather-wrapped steering wheel, instrument storage bin w/door, overhead console with sunglass holder and ambient light, bright exhaust tip, body-colored mirrors and 16" alloys wheels.

The 2.5i Limited is offered exclusively with a CVT and will have a starting price of $24,995. Additional features over the Premium trim include paddle shifters and a 6-speed manual shift mode, P215/50 R17 all-season tires with 17" alloys, perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power front passenger seat, All-Weather Package and Harman/Kardon audio system.

The new Legacy 2.5GT Premium and Limited that are powered by a 265HP turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer engine mated to a new 6-speed manual gearbox, are priced at $27,995 and $29,995 respectively. The 2.5GT Premium includes all the 2.5i Premium model's features plus hood scoop, P225/45 R18 summer tires with 18" rims, dual chrome exhaust tips and All-Weather Package. The 2.5 GT Limited adds perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power front passenger seat, and Harman/Kardon audio system.

The range-topping Legacy 3.6R, which replaces the 3.0R model, is powered by a 256HP 3.6-liter 6-cylinder Boxer engine matched to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Prices start from $24,995 with the basic equipment including all 2.5i model features plus P225/50 R17 all-season tires, 17" alloys, paddle shifters, driver's side window w/automatic up and down, instrument storage bin w/door, overhead console with sun glass holder and ambient light, and dual chrome exhaust tips.

The 3.6R Premium starts from $25,995 and includes all 3.6R model features plus a 10-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and All-Weather Package. Finally, the 3.6R Limited is priced from $27,995 and further includes perforated ivory / off black leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-Way power front passenger seat, and Harman/Kardon audio system.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Scooped: JDM 2010 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon

If the overly secretive teaser image of the JDM 2010 Subaru Legacy that is scheduled to be officially revealed in the Land of the Rising Sun on May 20th wasn't enough for you, Japan's Car Mode magazine has a full blown photo of the Touring Wagon version in its latest issue. Stylistically, the differences between U.S market 2010 Subaru Legacy that was unveiled in New York and the JDM model are limited to minor details like the prolonged air intakes at the corners of the front bumper and the redesigned exterior mirrors.

The Legacy Touring Wagon that is featured in these scoop photos is in effect an Outback stripped out of its 'crossoverish' doodads and plastic add-ons for a more conventional look. If you happen to prefer the simplicity of the Touring Wagon over the Outback then tough luck because while the Estate is scheduled for a European launch, Subaru has no plans of bringing it to the States.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com


Thursday, November 11, 2010

Subaru to Race Impreza WRX STI at 24h of Nurburgring

Fans of Subaru will be happy to know that the Japanese firm's STI motorsport division will take part at next month's 24-hours of the Nurburgring endurance race with a specially-prepped Impreza WRX STI hatch that will be campaigning in the SP3T class for cars with 2.0-liter turbo engines. Among other improvements, the race-spec Impreza WRX STI features numerous body stiffening components, the necessary safety equipment and weight-reduction measures.

Behind the steering wheel of the Impreza WRX STI will be four professional Japanese drivers: Kazuo Shimizu, Toshihiro Yoshida, Naoki Hattori and Koji Matsuda

Entrant name

SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL(STI)

Participating car

SUBARU Impreza WRX STI(GRB type)

Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder EJ20 2.0litter DOHC turbo / SYMMETRICAL AWD

Suspension

Front - strut, rear - double wishbone

Vehicle manufacturer

STI

Team director

Hideharu Tatsumi (STI General Manager of Vehicle Experiment Division)

Drivers

Kazuo Shimizu, Toshihiro Yoshida, Naoki Hattori, Koji Matsuda


source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

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My Two Dents on the new Subaru Legacy's Styling

Well, it's official. The new Subaru Legacy didn't make the transition from concept to reality as smoothly as we would have hoped. Whereas the chunky concept seemed to have its proportions pretty much in order, the production car appears bloated if not downright overweight. But that's being a bit too vague, isn't it? Many things can be bloated and attractive, especially if you happen to have a fetish. So, other than looking fat, what is wrong with this car? Let's take a look, starting at the front and moseying on toward the back. Then we'll hop inside.

The headlights appear to have lost their aggressive lines in favor of a Sebring-esque pinched look, and apparently it was decided that the front fascia needed the obligatory smiley-face wide-mouth opening found on at least one car from every brand out there. It looks like a slow child about to drool all over itself, once more reminding me of that "Don't worry, drive happy" commercial. What they were selling I can't recall, but two things are certain: 1) That song will be in my head forever, and 2) I hate that song.

Moving along the side we have those absurd fender flares; this is a family sedan, Subaru, not a rally car. It doesn't need to be an STI (cheap shot alert: didn't you drop out of WRC?). Appropriately-sized wheels would be a plus, but looking at the 2.5GT we see larger wheels only go so far.

The rear would lose points strictly for the fact that a more realistic trunk was needed, but we can hardly fault them for that. What we can fault them for (cha-ching!) is the fact that it looks like Honda humped a Lexus GS's rear.

As for the interior, there isn't anything downright terrible about it, but at the same time there is nothing exceptional. Oh ok, I can't resist. Just to be an ass, I don't like that shift knob on the 6-speed stick; it looks like it belongs in a modded '95 Civic or something. Also, I am tired "aluminum-look" trim (otherwise known as silver plastic). Whether it's in a Subaru or a Porsche, it still screams cheap.

Positive aspects are limited to drive train improvements - which provide buyers with the usual upgraded engines and transmissions (including a CVT) – and an increase in space all around. Aaaand.... nope, no complaints there; none at all.

For me, this car is just boring, unattractive, and a little confused. If it's possible to be blandly extreme, the new Legacy would be exactly that; overwrought sides with a boring front and back. To ever compete with the Camry or Accord, Subaru needs to realize that purchasers of these cars are socially beige; the Legacy's flares alone will scare them off the lot. If, however, someone wants a spacious, all-wheel-drive family sedan and isn't concerned with style, they should definitely take a gander.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

By Phil Alex

Phil Alex was born in Rhode Island in 1985, yet for reasons unbeknownst to him moved to South Carolina. He graduated with degrees in Finance and German from Wofford College in 2007 and has had a strange obsession with cars and travel. When not back in Sparkle City, he resides near Japan's international airport in Narita. He makes no apologies for his articles and welcomes all feedback, as long as it is adamantly worded. Oh, and if for any reason you are inclined to vent some more, check out more of his posts on the Examiner here.