Subaru of America is recalling more than 29,443 MY 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles because a crack can occur in the CVT cooler hose, resulting in a fluid leak.
The issue affects cars with a continuously variable transmission, or CVT. While Subaru did notify NHTSA of the consequence of this, a lack of fluid in the transmission is known to cause serious damage.
According to Subaru spokeswoman Jessica Tullman, no injuries or deaths have been related to the issue.
The vehicles covered in the recall were manufactured between July 31 and ...
The 2010 Legacy is a sporty and capable car, albeit in a slightly larger package than the smaller Impreza. The latest Legacy has received been officially named ‘Japan's safest car', after being awarded the Grand Prix 09/10 in Japan's New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP).
This is the third consecutive year in which a Subaru vehicle has taken the jury's top honours. Following in the footsteps of the Impreza in 2007 and the Forester in 2008, the Subaru Legacy was the only vehicle out of the 17 ...
Subaru of America today introduced a new 4-door version of its Impreza WRX STI performance flagship model. This will be the first time that the WRX STI has been offered in two body styles (5-door and 4-door). In addition to the new styling, the 2011 WRX STI features significantly revised suspension tuning and lighter 18-inch wheels for even sharper handling.
New Designs for 2011
In front, the 2011 WRX STI models feature sharpened bumper corners and wider, blacked-out fog lamp nacelles to accentuate the "wide and low" profile. A jutting lip spoiler ...
Subaru America introduced the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX models, which now use a wide-body design like the WRX STI® performance flagship model.
An approximately 1.5-inch increase in front and rear track, firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels and tires deliver improved grip in the 2011 WRX. The standard wheels are now 17 x 8-in. vs. 17 x 7-in. in the 2010 model, and tire size is now 235/45R17 vs. 225/45R17.
The 2011 Impreza WRX 4- and 5-door models arrive in Subaru dealerships this summer. Both are powered by a ...
Subaru announced pricing on new mid-year 2010 Impreza WRX Limited Models. The 4-door WRX Limited will be priced at $28,495 while the 5-door model will be priced at $28,995.
The Limited models are priced $1,000 more than the Premium models, and are enhanced with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio and leather-trimmed seats.
2010 Impreza Model Pricing
Destination and delivery for all 2010 Impreza models is $695 (excluding Alaska).
2010 Subaru Impreza
The new 2010 Subaru Impreza Special Edition is priced $2,000 lower than the base price of the 2010 WRX STI and will be limited in production.
The vehicle features an upgraded performance suspension from the Japanese domestic market WRX STI spec C and spec C wheels.
Available in early spring, only 125 units of the 2010 WRX STI Special Edition will be painted in exclusive Aspen White. The WRX STI Special Edition will also be available in Obsidian Black Pearl, WR Blue Mica and Dark Gray Metallic colors. All models will ...
Subaru of America, Inc. announced record-breaking October sales. The company not only had its best October sales ever, but also had its best October sales for the Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback models.
The Company sold 18,169 units in October 2009 versus 12,917 units in October 2008, resulting in a 41-percent gain year-over-year. Subaru had a 13-percent gain year-to-date with 176,590 units sold in 2009 versus 156,706 units sold in 2008.
Sales for the following models broke all previous October records: the Subaru Forester had a 13-percent sales increase, the Subaru Legacy ...
Subaru of America, Inc. is showcasing the Legacy GTk, a concept for a track-ready sport wagon, at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3-6. A unique design and "added bonus" in the cargo area make the Legacy GTk the perfect car for a family day at the track.
If a turbocharged, lowered, beefed-up Subaru sport wagon sounds like a great car for taking to the track for some autocross action, then wait until you open the rear liftgate. In the generously sized ...
The Subaru WRX STI, when equipped with proper tires, is capable of impressive all-weather performance. But when even snow tires are not enough, Subaru offers a solution - a 400-hp WRX STI equipped with a snow tracks system, as showcased at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3-6.
Starting with a rally-prepared 2009 WRX STI, Subaru Rally Team USA's technical partner, Vermont SportsCar, built the one-off 400-hp TRAX STI envisioned by, and built for, DC Shoes co-founder and SRT USA driver Ken ...
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Subaru Outback has been named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year.
The Subaru Outback's victory follows the Subaru Forester's win for the 2009 award, making Subaru the first automaker to win two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year awards.
MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, said, "The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value. It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the ...