Affordable and Dependable Subaru
Subaru are great looking and powerful line of cars with the unique distinction of offering All-Wheel Drive on every car. Some dealers even provide an advanced driving course for new owners.
The least expensive yet powerful model Subaru makes is the Impreza. With a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and have both driver and passenger airbags, as well as side curtain airbags and lower seatbelt restraints specifically planned to protect toddlers in the backseat. The car is economical as well, running 27 MPG on the highway and still costing under $25,000 brand-new.
The Subaru Outback received the coveted 2010 Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award. It has a great body-style, created for function, strength and class. With 170 horsepower, the Outback is suitable for family or the single person with a more active lifestyle. It is one of the most affordable small SUV, at just over $40,000.
The top of the line Tribeca is the luxury SUV by Subaru. Prices for this SUV starts at $68,000 and you’re treated to the luxury finish you would expect in a higher-end vehicle: leather seats, sunroof, heated front seats and a backup rear-vision camera.
In between these models are the Liberty and Forester, also highly rated for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It should be mentioned that Subaru’s have a good resale value and an impressive engine life. Buying a used Subaru that has passed an inspection is still a good investment.
The symmetrical All-Wheel Drive feature is standard across the Subaru line. Instead of having to engage 4-Wheel Drive, each tire moves when you’re driving. This includes turning, giving the Subaru uncomparable turning radius and traction.
This unique feature is a little different from what you may be used to, which is why some Subaru dealerships actually offer advanced driving courses. They are designed to instruct new Subaru owners how to embrace the AWD, as well as various defensive driving techniques. Customers that attend the defensive driving courses find that they become better familiarized with their new vehicles and wind up enjoying them more.
