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  • Subaru Family Will Be Granted With Additional Standard Features

    2016 Subaru FamilySubaru announced that the Automatic Emergency Braking system will become a standard feature for all of brand’s lineup in the US by 2022. Cool, right?

    As you might know, Subaru is one of the 20 automobile manufacturers that received excellent scores by the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

    The Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB) contributes to preventing crashes and reduces their severity by engaging the brake system instead of the driver. What the AEB does is to use on-vehicle sensors such as radar and cameras to detect imminent crash, warn the driver and apply the emergency braking, when needed.

    Based on tons of evidence that the AEB system actually works effectively, NHTSA and IIHS have created numerous challenges for Subaru and its renowned system, which were no match for all the engineering masterminds of the brand.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Subaru Outback Takes Home a Prestigious Award

    Furthermore, IIHS researches has found that the AEB system reduces the rear-end crashes by the incredible 40 per cent. Also, the earliest NHTSA tests show that the use of AEB has prevented a total of 28,000 crashes and 12,000 serious injuries. Sound good, right?

    By far the Autonomous Emergency Braking system has been installed on the 2016 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza, WRX and Crosstrec vehicles. Also, they are geared with the award-winning EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. All of these models earhed the 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.

    SEE ALSO: Subaru Announces Details for 2016 Legacy and Outback Models

    By all it looks like Subaru makes a great leap forward in delivering safe and utilized vehicles. So, what do you think?

    Source: Subaru

     

  • Subaru Reveals Details For the 2016 Crosstrek Special Edition

    2016 Subaru Crosstrek Special EditionSubaru of America, Inc. announced details for the 2016 Crosstrek Special Edition. This sweetie will be offered in Pure Red exterior finish and there will be only 1,500 units. We do expect further details at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show where it will debut.

    As you might know, the Crosstrek combines neat five-door design, versatile chasis and in-demand multimedia technologies. And with the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system incorporated, this vehicle surely deserves some more attention.

    Based on the 2.0i Premium, the Special Edition proudly demonstrates its Pure Red exterior, matching foldable mirrors and integrated turn signals. The interior also has a lot to demonstrate: just look at the red stitching components, the leather-wrapped shift lever handle, steering wheel and door panels. They simply look amazing. Also, the interior features and soft red lightning onto the front floor area and storage space below the climate control. How cool is that?

    Additional Equipment

    The Special Edition will also grant buyers with All-Weather Package that includes heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer. Further goodies include Power Moonroof, Instrument Panel with color LCD display, Keyless Access, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert system, SUBARU STARLINK 6,2-inch multimedia system, smart phone integration systems and tons of infotainment systems.

    Drivetrain system

    Subaru offers its 2.0-liter BOXER power unit with aluminum cylinder heads and a total power output of 148hp (108kW) and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4,200rpm. What is also special about this engine is the long-stroke configuration that enhances torque across the engine speed range and the dual overhead camshaft configuration with Dual Active Valve Control System for both intake and exhaust valve for optimal torque distribution and delivery.

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    Furthermore, this guy is paired to Subaru’s Continuously Variable Transmission that smoothly and continuously adapts to the performance and keeps the engine in the most efficient operating range in every given moment. This is a 6-speed manual system with paddle shifters that allows the driver to control the vehicle via six pre-set ratios. Sweet.

    Stay with us for further information!

    Source: Subaru