Subaru Crosstrek to go full electric

                Subaru has plans in the next couple years to produce a full electric car to their already stellar lineup of vehicles. And currently the next–generation 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is penciled in as that vehicle.

                 The Crosstrek crossover is the next vehicle in Subaru’s lineup to get a complete makeover with the new Global Platform, and it will get a complete drivetrain remodel too. Subaru’s next-generation Crosstrek, coming next year, will get a full-electric model. Before a full-electric, the Crosstrek will also likely be getting a new plug-in hybrid when it gets a remodel.

               

                The auto industry has reached a tipping point and there’s a new global shift to electric vehicles. And Subaru will need to comply with the stricter regulations in California by 2018, but it won’t stop there.

“We'll be sure to comply with regulations. But at the same time, the overall industry is now shifting its electrification focus toward EVs. We are in the age where we cannot just go on launching EVs only as regulation compliance cars.”

- Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, CEO of Fuji Heavy Industries

                Subaru has said they will develop the technology in-house. They will also need to use outside resources for their batteries and also the electric motor. Subaru could mate the motor for the hybrid model with their new 1.6-liter gas engine they developed for the new Japan-spec 2017 Impreza compact.

                While we all wait for the new all-electric Subaru Crosstrek in the near future, continue to check out our other great Subaru’s in inventory and contact us to schedule the test drive for your new Subaru today!

A Safer WRX STI

Subaru has long been known as one of the safest vehicles on the road.  Many times you hear stories of Subaru’s being totaled and its passengers walking away completely unharmed. And now, Subaru is taking their performance car and making it even safer. In 2018, the new Subaru WRX STI will be getting upgrades in terms of performance as well safety.

The WRX STI will first experience a change in design. With larger wheel, the WRX STI adds an additional 1.6 inches to the cars length and 1.5 inches to its width. Subaru also dropped the WRX STI almost a half inch to the ground.  Built as the little brother to the Subaru Impreza, the WRX STI, has enjoyed many of the same safety features.  And now Subaru has added features to help the WRX STI be the safest performance model it has ever had.

Subaru has made substantial changes that will be incorporated into the new model, particularly  in it’s driving dynamics. The new model's chassis has been increased up to 70 percent which makes steering more responsive, the WRX STI will also have 50 percent less body roll and better cornering dynamic. Lastly, crash energy absorption is increased by 40 percent as reported.

Given how the Subaru 2018 WRX STI features safety above everything else, it's clear how the automaker's tagline of "Love. It's what makes a Subaru a Subaru." is more than just that. For those that want performance but also value safety at the same time, this is a car that perfectly suits such lifestyle.

               

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