BRITAIN DEBUT OF THE 2010 SUBARU LEGACY WAGON

Subaru Legacy 2010

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Led Zepplin said it best, "The song remains the same." Especially if you’re an American fan of good old station wagons. You’re looking at the just-released-to-our-shepherd’s-pie-eating-brethren 2010 Subaru Legacy Wagon and we (yet again) can’t have it. Wah.

Based entirely on the fifth-generation Legacy (built right in Indiana) the Tourer comes standard with a 2.0-liter diesel boxer mill mated to a six-speed manual transmission. That particular car, the Legacy Tourer 2.0D, can hustle itself to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds, go 120 mph and get around 38 mpg. Not bad. You can also go for the Tourer 2.5i which has a 2.5-liter gasoline boxer engine and a new "Lineartronic" CVT, notable because it’s longitudinally mounted behind the boxer engine, which sounds highly efficient. The petrol-powered car is about a second slower to 60 mph and surely costs more while getting worse mileage.

Subaru Legacy 2010

We would like to remind Subaru that they are selling us Americans the Outback (which is a jacked up Legacy Wagon with plastic cladding and a name derived from Paul Hogan), the Forester (another high-riding Legacy derivative with a tall roof that looks exactly like a station wagon) and the Tribeca (the less said here, the better). Oh, and the Impreza/WRX also come as five doors. Hey, the STI is wagon-only. In fact, the only car Subaru sells in the U.S. without a rear hatch is… the Legacy. Hey Subie, you know how you made all-wheel drive standard on every car and that helped to differentiate you from the competition? Why not go all wagon, all the time and see how that sets you apart? Just a suggestion.

Subaru Legacy 2010

PRESS RELEASE:

SUBARU CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF LEGACY TOURER WITH LAUNCH OF ALL-NEW MODEL

  • Fresh, modern styling for longer, wider, taller Legacy Tourer
  • Peerless all-weather traction from updated Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Choice of diesel or petrol ‘Boxer’ engines and manual or auto transmission
  • More room inside high-quality cabin, and up to 1,726-litres of luggage space
  • Recently awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash safety rating
  • Five-model range on sale now priced from £23,295 (OTR)

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Subaru’s flagship Legacy Tourer, and to celebrate, the marque has launched an all-new, fifth-generation version of its charismatic estate car. On sale from 1 October, the Legacy Tourer features a bold new look, increased space and comfort for all occupants, improved dynamics and refinement, and enhanced safety.

Every Legacy Tourer offers the combination of Horizontally-Opposed ‘Boxer’ engine – in diesel or petrol guise – and Symmetrical AWD (All-Wheel-Drive). This well-proven set-up, further refined by Subaru’s engineers for the fifth-generation car, has made successive generations of Legacy Tourer the preferred choice for motorists seeking a practical family car that delivers rewarding yet secure handling in all weather conditions.

The 2010 Legacy Tourer exudes on-road presence thanks to a bold front-end design and an increase in overall dimensions: the car is wider (by 50mm), taller (by 65mm) and longer (by 55mm).

The new grille (complete with ‘wing motif’) flanked by elongated headlights is both modern and instantly recognisable as a Subaru. Prominent wheel-arches hint at the impressive power running through the Symmetrical AWD system, while the strong belt line and a chrome-rimmed glass-house give the Legacy Tourer a premium feel.

The luxurious and spacious interior has been completely redesigned to give occupants more room and to improve comfort levels. For example, front headroom has risen by 21mm over the previous model, and legroom for rear-seat passengers increases by 99mm, aided by an 80mm increase in wheelbase.

Key to the Legacy’s sustained appeal over the years has been the practicality it offers buyers, and the latest incarnation is no different. Boasting a generous 526 litres of stowage capacity with the 60/40 split rear seats in place, the new model offers an additional 67 litres over its predecessor. Fold the rear pews flat, and a cavernous 1,677-litre cargo hold is created.

In a revised engine line-up, buyers will now be offered a choice of Subaru Boxer engines: either 2.0-litre diesel or 2.5-litre petrol. A six-speed manual unit comes as standard with the diesel, while the petrol benefits from the new in-house developed ‘Lineartronic’ automatic transmission.

This all-new ‘next generation’ transmission system is mounted longitudinally behind the boxer engine, ‘Lineartronic’ is a fully automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT)-type unit that enables the engine to operate continuously at the most efficient part of its rev-range – resulting in strong, linear, seamless acceleration and maximised fuel economy.

On the road, the New Legacy Tourer offers competitive performance and economy. Top speed for the diesel-powered model – expected to be the most popular choice for private and business motorists – is 120mph, with a 0-62mph time of 9.6 seconds. Fuel economy is an outstanding 46.3mpg (combined cycle) and its CO2 emissions figure is 161g/km.

The 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol unit generates a maximum output of 167ps and torque of 229Nm at 4,000rpm. By adopting the i-Active Valve Lift System (i-AVLS), combined with the new Lineartronic automatic transmission, top speed for the automatic model is 120mph with a 0-62mph time of 10.3 seconds.

Subaru has adopted a revised MacPherson strut front suspension design, with the lower arm mounted on the sub-frame for greater stability and refinement. The thickness of the stabiliser (anti-roll) bar has also been increased, improving roll resistance and offering even greater agility.

Underneath the ‘new-look’ styling, the New Legacy Tourer has a completely re-engineered all-steel unitary structure that delivers the highest crash safety performance. The vehicle was recently awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash safety rating.

"The fifth-generation Legacy Tourer is a flagship model and a new technical benchmark for Subaru," explains Paul Tunnicliffe, Subaru’s UK Managing Director. "Our vehicles are designed to be different from other cars, and the new Legacy has been conceived to take on premium-brand rivals with a unique blend of attributes. Its arrival marks the latest stage in the resurgence of the Subaru brand in the UK, and it is a very fitting way of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Legacy."

Legacy’s loyal customer base of over 3.6 million buyers worldwide has come to expect high levels of standard specification, and the latest version will not disappoint. Standard on all derivatives are alloy wheels, tilt-and-slide sunroof, heated front seats, six CD tuner with RDS and six speakers, dual-zone automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, and automatic activation for wipers and headlights.

Prices start at £23,295 for the 2.0D S, and range up to £27,295 for the 2.5i SE NavPlus Lineartronic. The five-strong range

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THE SUBARU CAMPAIGN

impreza17 The Subaru Campaign
In a debate which began online in Jul 10, Subaru is compelling a 2008 Impreza WRX by exuding a history, birthright and renouned enlightenment of a home country, Japan. With an estimated bill of $10 million, a debate facilities aspects of Japanese anime drive-in theatre and manga comics; cinema similar to “The Fast and a Furious: Tokyo Drift,” “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Blade Runner”; and radio array similar to “Heroes.”

A story of a male from a unconventional city “in a land of banned secrets” —a line from a teaser trailer upon a site — who is unfailing to turn a master of a absolute jungle creature, a WRX, will be told upon 3 commercials which done their entrance upon a Subaru Web site (subaru.com/legend). Also, consumers will be means to watch a spots upon dungeon phones and television.

The title of a imitation announcement display a fire breathing monster perched atop a towering reads “Somewhere in a jungle, a fable is reborn”. The intro of a content runs: “From a East it comes, recognised in thunder, innate in lightning”.

A story told in comic-book panels and discourse balloons about a male declared Hiro, whose food at a noodle emporium is uneasy by a attainment of a WRX, is shown upon alternative imitation ads. The ads have a line “Prepare to encounter your destiny”.

Timothy J. Mahoney, comparison clamp boss and arch selling military officer at Subaru of America in Cherry Hill, N.J., a multiplication of Fuji Heavy Industries, pronounced which a organisation whose ages have been from twenty to 34 have been a dictated assembly for a WRX — which has facilities similar to all-wheel expostulate and a turbocharged engine. As such, they organisation of assembly similar to what is entrance from Middle East and a ads epitomizes that.

He one after another which such assembly organisation was a kids who grew up personification video games and most of which were, of course, sole by Japanese companies such as Nintendo and Sony.

Subaru joins a list (that is invariably growing) of advertisers who have been capitalizing upon a taking flight seductiveness in Japan between younger American consumers.

The 3 WRX commercials, any utilizing thirty seconds, have been to turn accessible online in 3 stages. The initial dual was in Jul 10 and Jul seventeen whilst a third theatre will be accessible upon Jul 31.

The commercials have been set to begin using upon radio subsequent month, during programs which will embody coverage of a X Games upon ESPN, wherein a WRX is a automobile unite of a games.

Though not endorsed by a manufacturer, you design a Impreza WRX is versed with some-more softened Subaru catalytic converter.

SUBARU INTRODUCES CROSSOVER CULTURE IN THE LAND OF FORBIDDEN SECRETS

impreza65 Subaru Introduces Crossover Culture in the Land of Forbidden Secrets
When experts contend ‘crossover,’ they meant a automobile which is partial competition utility, partial car. But Subaru wants to supplement piquancy to which notion. The automaker skeleton to deliver a crossover enlightenment to a land of banned secrets evoking Japanese styling and themes to capture some-more American shoppers.

Subaru of America skeleton to launch a chronicle of a tiny sporty indication which epitomizes Japan’s abounding culture. The vehicle, a 2008 Impreza WRX which facilities softened Subaru cold air intake, distinguished styling and accessories, will be corroborated by a $10 million-worth campaign.

The automaker’s website and radio debate blurb for Subaru WRX has proposed yesterday. Subaru will foster a competition application by invoking a history, birthright and renouned enlightenment of a home country. The debate is inculcated with aspects of Japanese anime drive-in theatre as good as manga comics. Movies similar to “The Fast and a Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon;” and radio array similar to “Heroes” have been integrated to a campaign.

Three commercials which have been to have their entrance upon a Subaru Web site will put in a design a story of a male from a unconventional city called a “land of banned secrets” who is doomed to turn a master of a widespread jungle creature, i.e., a WRX.

“Somewhere in a jungle, a fable is reborn,” pronounced a title of a imitation announcement which depicts a fire breathing monster perched atop a mountain. The content begins, “From a East it comes, recognised in thunder, innate in lightning.”

Other imitation ads offering a story narrated in comic-book panels and discourse balloons about a male spoken Hiro whose dish at a noodle emporium is interrupted by a attainment of a WRX. “Prepare to encounter your destiny,” a ads declared.

The dictated audiences for a WRX have been group ages twenty to 34. “Like what’s entrance from Asia, and this (WRX) epitomizes that,” pronounced Timothy J. Mahoney, comparison clamp boss and arch selling military officer at Subaru of America in Cherry Hill, N.J., a multiplication of Fuji Heavy Industries.

He added, “These have been a kids who grew up personification video games,” most of which were, of course, sole by Japanese companies similar to Nintendo and Sony. Subaru joins a lengthening list of advertisers capitalizing upon a taking flight seductiveness in Japan between younger American consumers.

“The thread of Japanese cocktail enlightenment permeates so most of American cocktail culture,” pronounced John Nash, a partner at Moon City Productions in New York, a group formulating a WRX campaign. That represents an additional component of crossover since Moon City is a group which creates ads for Subaru destined at happy and lesbian consumers. It is a initial time, Mahoney said, which ads from Moon City will crop up in media destined at a ubiquitous market.

“We wish everybody to fool around in their own sandbox,” Mahoney said, referring to a common lines of division between a Subaru agencies. “But if there’s an event to have a improved idea, so be it. We’re all operative for a brand.”

“Our featured item is in a single area,” Nash said, “but an idea’s an idea. The twelve years we’ve worked with Subaru has since us a 360-degree viewpoint of a brand.” As for a viewpoint which Moon City brings to a campaign, Nash said: “As guys, you adore a WRX. That stuff’s in a DNA.” In alternative words, a actuality which group adore quick sports cars is nature, not nurture.

The 3 WRX commercials, any thirty seconds long, have been to turn accessible online in 3 stages. The commercials have been to begin using upon radio subsequent month, during programs which will embody coverage of a X Games upon ESPN.

SUBARU IMPREZA GB270 FINAL EDITION (UK) DETAILED

impreza3 Subaru Impreza Gb270 Final Edition (uk) Detailed
Subaru is guaranteeing a business with well-developed worth from a final-edition versions, which have been singular to 400 units only, of a mythological Impreza 2.5 WRX tavern and Sports Wagon. The last-of-the-line stream Impreza is called a GB270. You will need about £7,600 for a squeeze of one more apparatus for a tavern and usually next £7,000 for a Sports Wagon. Both models retain a pricing of £22,995 on-the-road, which is usually £2,898 and £1,898 some-more than a customary Impreza WRX tavern and Sports Wagon, respectively.

Named after Subaru’s many successful WRC theatre – Rally GB – and a 270 PS which a Prodrive-uprated engine produces, a GB270 models can be systematic from Jul 10 though initial deliveries have been programmed for Sep 1. For a Impreza GB270 saloon, numbers will be particularly singular to 300 whilst a Sports Wagon will usually have 100 units.

As to a Standard Prodrive Performance Pack, both models good from a 270 PS which boosts energy by 40 PS and hanging ornament by a mind-blowing 74 lb ft to 310 lb ft. As a result, there is a 0-60 mph marked down time from 5.9 to 5.3 seconds and a 0-100 mph time of 13.9 rsther than than 14.4 seconds. Also significantly softened is a mid-range response. Other common facilities have been a lowered open kit, ‘quickshift’ gearchange, special runner mats, MOMO ‘Air-Race’ rigging knob, larger-diameter 18×7.5ins GT1 amalgamate wheels and GB270 extraneous badging and away numbered interior plaque. We have been still not nonetheless sure, however, which an Ingen cold air money coming in can fit in a GB270.

The Impreza GB270 Saloon

Specific facilities of a Impreza GB270 tavern embody a WRC-style back spoiler, stainless-steel filigree front grille, STI front mouth spoiler and silver-finished amalgamate wheels.

The Impreza GB270 Sports Wagon

Further creation a GB270 Sports Wagon mount out have been a back waist spoiler, front and back aero dash guards, back remoteness glass, black stainless-steel filigree front grille and gloss-black amalgamate wheels.

Aside from those, both models will be come with an discretionary ICE container which is consisting of a Clarion SatNav and iPod adaptor and Bluetooth ’phone container for £1,750. Other one more price upgrades embody a GB270-branded tanned hide or Alcantara/leather interior for £1,400 or £1,600 respectively and a remoteness potion window tinting for a tavern at £405. All prices embody VAT.

A all brand new 5-door Impreza will be launched in a autumn in 1.5 and 2.0 liter naturally-aspirated versions only, whilst a turbocharged STI earnings in a spring.

SUBARU CROSSES OVER WITH WRX

impreza21 Subaru Crosses Over With WRX
The automobile courtesy has been abuzz with a word crossover. The crossover marketplace after all is a hottest shred today. Fusing a coherence of a vast SUV with car-like attributes such as handling, cessation and fuel potency creates crossovers renouned between automobile buyers in a country. But for Subaru, crossover equates to regulating a Japanese judgment in selling a Japanese automobile to American automobile buyers.

The “crossover” selling plan by Subaru will be used to foster a ultimate monthly payment of a Subaru Impreza WRX, a turbocharged chronicle of a renouned Impreza. For a 2008 indication year, a redesigned WRX good well known as Rex or Scooby will be promoted regulating Japanese cocktail culture.

According to a Japanese automaker, a 2008 Impreza WRX will be promoted by regulating concepts from a company’s home nation of Japan anticipating which it will capture a courtesy of younger automobile buyers. Subaru is reported to have earmarked $10 million in a selling strategy.

According to sources, a ad debate for a Impreza WRX will embody aspects of Japanese anime cinema and comics good well known as manga. Themes from cinema with Japanese cocktail enlightenment will be enclosed similar to premises from cinema similar to “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift”, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, and “Blade Runner”.

The automaker voiced which they will run 3 advertisements upon their website which will foster a Impreza WRX with a have make use of of of characters used in Japanese cocktail culture. According to a teaser from a Japanese automobile manufacturer, a ads will discuss it a story of a masculine from a destiny “in a land of banned secrets”. The pronounced masculine is unfailing to turn a master of a absolute jungle author which of march will be a WRX. Aside from using a ads upon their site, Subaru will additionally concede consumers to perspective a Japanese-themed ads upon their mobile phones and upon radio as well.

The have make use of of of opposite media in compelling a WRX will safeguard which they can strech some-more consumers. With a radio reaching most consumers, they can capture some-more automobile buyers. With a ads using upon their site, they can strech those who have been some-more internet-based who have been spending some-more time online than examination television.

Some of a Japanese themes used in a ads have been a approach a tract is unraveled. Printed ads for a WRX reads “Somewhere in a jungle, a fable is born”. And then, a ad continues observant “From a East it comes, recognised in thunder, innate in lightning.” This might be a risk for Subaru given a tab lines might divide those who have been not wakeful of Japanese cocktail culture.

The aim marketplace by Subaru for a WRX as a outcome a ads have been masculine elderly twenty to 34. According to a investigate conducted by Subaru, this demographic is receptive of vehicles entrance from Asia. This is of march a outcome of a trailblazing bid of Japanese automobile manufacturers which have shown which their vehicles have been some-more arguable than done at home vehicles. Until now, American carmakers have been still battling with a notice which American cars have been defective to Japanese in conditions of reliability.

Another reason for a ad is which a aim marketplace for a Subaru CV boot-equipped Impreza WRX grew up personification video games done by Japanese companies. Subaru is anticipating which this actuality will have them some-more receptive to a WRX.