Subaru Impreza Named "Best Compact"

Consumer Reports has released its 2016 list of "Best Cars", and the Subaru Impreza tops the rankings for the compact car segment.  

Consumer Reports describes the Impreza as a "smart, practical car".  "Despite its compact size, the car’s ride and overall comfort will surprise you. It has expansive window glass, lots of interior space for a car of its size, intuitive controls, a suite of available safety technology, great crash-test results, and an available hatchback version to haul bulky cargo. If you live where there’s heavy snowfall, you’ll appreciate its superb all-wheel-drive traction."

Features of the 2016 Impreza include the Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive system, which delivers optimum distribution of power for maximum traction, and an entire array of available safety features.  The Impreza also boasts impressive fuel economy, with an EPA estimated range of up to 28 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway.  

The starting MSRP is just $18,295**, and Gurley Leep Subaru has a great selection of new and used models for you to browse.  Stop by and see us at 5302 North Grape Road in Mishwaka or give us a call at 574-258-7700 to schedule a test drive today.  

* EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary.

** Manufacturer's suggested retail price does not include destination and delivery charges, tax, title and registration fees. Destination and delivery includes handling and inland freight fees and may vary in some states. Prices, specifications, options, features and models subject to change without notice.

 

Mid-engine Sports Concept for Subaru?

Subaru is looking to build on their momentum.  With sales up over 13 percent in the US, Subaru is on pace to produce over a million cars for the first time in company history.  Now word is out that Subaru is looking to get more adventurous, and the result may be a new mid-engine sports car.

Details are far from clear, but speculation could be that a new sports model would be in line to replace the Subaru BRZ.  Above is an artist's rendering (from caranddriver.com), and is obviously quite speculative. 

Going with "insider" belief, though, the thought is that the mid-engine concept would be an all-wheel drive vehicle.  Currently, the BRZ is the only rear-wheel drive car in the Subaru lineup.  It is assumed that the new model would be based on Subaru's brand new Subaru Global Platform, and a variation of the company's Japanese=market 1.6-liter turbo is the most likely engine.  Keep updated by checking in here regularly and visiting Gurley Leep Subaru.