2013 Subaru BRZ specification and feature

2013 Subaru BRZ: specification and feature. The new Subaru sport has caused a sensation around the world, but its appearance is more familiar to us. We have seen before under the name of Toyota GT86 and apparently the only thing they do not share is the name. It is a vehicle that has been developed together to ensure a perfect and appealing to most fans of the automotive world. We call BRZ or GT86 call him, is a sport that has been created so that drivers will have a great time driving it on the roads. The low center of gravity is one of the most characteristic elements.

A compact design, along a boxer engine and a very low total weight, make it one of the most attractive toys, besides presenting amazing prices, much lower than at first we could have imagined. Japanese technology wants to appear above any competitor and both Toyota and Subaru are satisfied with the end result of the product.

It is a sport that unlike many other shows with a comfortable cabin, offering four real seats, both of which can later be completely removed to give more space to boot. This is postulated as a good sport but also as a vehicle offering convenient to use daily. The major reference, as might be the Nissan GT-R is the Subaru BRZ as a serious rival, due to its characteristics, performance and above all price.

2013 Subaru BRZ

Standard Equipment
In a quality sports, can not miss good high-level equipment. When we first saw the Subaru BRZ prices we feared the worst, that could incorporate minimum equipment and have more, users should pay exorbitant price. But we check its standard equipment to see which offers the new sports. Then reflect its elements:
• alloy wheels 16 "or 17"
• Xenon HID headlamps with automatic ignition
• Power Mirrors with LED
• Lenses with UV protection
• Front and rear fog lamps
• Rear spoiler
• Rear diffuser
• Headlamp washers
• Heated sports seats (front)
• Smart Entry and Push Button Start
• Automatic Dual zone climate control with dust filter
• Radio CD with auxiliary input and USB with Premium audio system
• Cruise Control System
• Aluminium pedals
• System Vehicle Dynamic Control
• Functions and SNOW SPORT mode
• ABS + EBD
• Anti-theft system with immobilizer

As we can see, the equipment is quite complete, also in line with that found in other models from the same manufacturer. In a matter of comparing the BRZ with Toyota GT86, is practically the same, but inside each firm has chosen his own path. You can also select the following additional items:
• side-fin spoiler
• Adorno for tank cover
• Lighter

These are details to improve the aesthetics and practicality of the sport and if its costing us opt between Toyota and Subaru; we get harder when they offer a range of prices identical, starting at € 29,900. So if we want a sport, its time for the bet or the BRZ or GT86, choose the one we choose, we will win.

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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Review

2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Subaru Impreza WRX STI, having the highest trim line of compact cars Subaru Impreza, Subaru cars produced by Japan. In the late 1980s, Subaru Tecnica International creates Subaru (STI) Division to coordinate the construction of the FIA World Rally Championship and other motor sports activities.

Last year, Subaru WRX line of high-performance moving away from the ordinary with the Impreza line wider, more performance-oriented bodywork for ordinary models and STI top-of-the-line, and offers expanded with four IMS-door sedan body styles in addition to the five-door hatch earlier. 2012 Redesigns always has been completely redesigned. Highlights include a more efficient engine of baker. High-performance WRX and WRX STI variant is largely unchanged. WRX five seats are much stronger than usual but not Impreza unfettered as a WRX STI

2012 redesigned Subaru Impreza is available as a sedan or hatchback. Both came in 2.0 i Premium, 2.0 i and 2.0 i trim level Limited, while the hatchback adds Premium Sport 2.0 i and trim Sport 2.0 i limited. WRX STI and trim level high-performance version of the previous-generation Impreza. WRX STI equipped similar to the WRX, but ante up the performance further. This advantage six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch wheels, high-performance tires, Brembo brakes, front and rear limited-slip differential, SI-Drive vehicle, setting even more aggressively tuned suspension and a larger hood scoop along with xenon headlights, heated seats and suede upholstery and leather-imitation.

Interior more spacious and design, construction and materials have been fixed. In terms of quality, 2012 Subaru Impreza now has one of the best cabins in the small car market. WRX STI sedan is as smooth as latest bomb thermonuclear. This wing is small only in comparison with the Plymouth Super bird, and if the blisters are less radical than the fender on the U.S.-spec STI first, they were still yells "race car!" The functional, WRX has wider body and aggressive exterior styling. Features include fender, squares-off bumpers, grill and a black hood scoops functional used to channel the air into the engine turbocharged piping.

This version of the turbocharged WRX employs 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder Subaru which produces 265 horsepower and 244 pounds-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission only, and all-wheel drive standard using the viscous coupling Center differential.

Any 2012 Subaru Impreza come standard with stability and traction control, ABS, brake discs front side airbags and side curtain airbags. I also have Model 2.0 whiplash-reducing restrictions on the head and driver knee airbag. Subaru Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame anybody structure taking care of the basics of passive safety with front and rear crumple zones and strong safety cage around the passenger compartment.

Competitors include the Mazdaspeed3 can be more stylish and more fun to drive. And the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Other top contenders, as models like the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra

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Next Toyota Highlander to form basis for new Subaru Tribeca

From the sound of things, Subaru and Toyota are getting cozier than ever. According to Motor Trend, the two companies are currently exploring ways to integrate platforms, and the fruit of that exploration may very well be the next Tribeca. MT is reporting that engineers are currently looking for ways to base the next-generation Subaru crossover on the bones of the Toyota Highlander. Both models are slated for replacement in 2014, and there’s some indication that the two vehicles will share more than a few bolts when they debut.

According to MT, the project isn’t without hiccups, however. As with the FT-86, both companies need to find a way to work around the Subaru 3.6-liter flat-six found in the nose of the current Tribeca. MTpoints out that the FT-86 avoided this issue by simply using the Subaru engine in the Toyota variant of the sports coupe, though at this point it’s unclear how the Tribeca/Highlander will overcome that particular hurdle. In addition, the crossover platform will also need room for the Highlander hybrid model’s battery packs, which may mean that Subaru will jump into the gas-electric game as well.

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Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 production is carried out

Finally, after what seems to be two centuries since the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, which both cars displayed, the Toyota GT 86 and BRZ Subaru began production last Friday, March 16. Presidents of both car companies attended the event.

After being unveiled last year, both the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GT-86 have now officially started production at Subaru’s Gunma factory in Ota-city, Japan. FHI President Yasuyuki Yoshinaga commented: "This car symbolizes our corporate strategy in two significant aspects: good progress in our alliance and advancement of our ‘select and focus’ approach. TMC President Akio Toyoda said: "The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 could not have been successfully developed without collaboration between FHI and TMC.

Presidents of both Toyota Motor Corporation and Fuji Heavy Industries were on hand at the Subaru Gunma factory yesterday to watch the first models come off line, the culmination of a significant retooling that will allow the plant to make both Toyota GT 86/86 / , Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S. Both the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S will be 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 200 new horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque through a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The cars are differentiated by some subtle styling cues, different levels of standard content.
A Subaru BRZ runs about $ 24,000 in its least expensive form.

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Subaru Forester tS served in Moscow Motor Show 2012

Moscow Motor Show 2012: Subaru Forester tS presentation. The Moscow Motor Show has become a meeting point for manufacturers of east and west, counting in this edition of 2012 with leading news from all over the world. Presentations among which includes the new Subaru Forester tS, a model that incorporated mechanical equipment and the sports cars of the Japanese, which has provided a significant improvement in terms of dynamic performance, sport appearance and versatility of your engine. A comprehensive list of details with which this model can win many converts, especially among those seeking powerful SUVs.

The new Subaru Forester tS is the result of significant developments, a new phase marked by major changes besides aesthetic level, by a series of adjustments and modifications to items such as suspensions, springs and the direction that manage to give it a dynamic behavior much more efficient. Aspects to which must be added the presence of an engine already known in other models of the Japanese, as the Subaru Impreza, which is a guarantee of good performance.

2.5 turbo boxer engine
the new engine comes from Subaru Forester tS sports models Subaru STi identified with the firm. These cars have a 2.5 turbo boxer engine with multi-valve cylinder head, capable of reaching 263 hp and a maximum torque of 347 Nm. A block now incorporated this terrain, allowing you to achieve a top speed of 224 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds starting from standing as approved data.

That engine has the new Subaru Forester tS to obtain consumption data of 10.5 l/100 km, leaving their emissions to 248 g / hm carbon dioxide. A figure somewhat high considering the objectives of all brands with the launch of SUV and hybrid SUVs, such as the new Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid, but expected considering the size of the car and the power it has under the hood.

Equipment and drive system
incorporating elements of the new sports Subaru Forester tS goes beyond the mechanical, but it is also seen in the interior. There we met with sports seats, steering wheel and shift knob identical to those mentioned STi versions, and aluminum pedals and more aesthetic elements. Furthermore, this model series will feature automatic climate control, power seats and thermal speed control crystals, boot button, stereo, USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

A comprehensive package of options for a Subaru Forester tS with AWD drive system to ensure good performance on rough terrain off road, thank terrain where improvements in aerodynamics. Changes that, as often happens in most of these cases, involving a reduction in the ride height of the car to gain stability control and better the overall weight.

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Subaru XV SUV You will drive GPL

Subaru XV: You will drive GPL. This year Subaru SUVs featuring the launch of the fifteenth, a good product which still has the good line from the rest of the range. Despite the competing models, Subaru is known to defend well, offering some specific elements found only in this model. The attractive image is convincing in the world and the manufacturer has now announced that the range will be expanded in the coming days. This extension is to introduce LPG-powered system between versions to choose from. Represents the option that combines gasoline and liquefied gas.

From next week at dealerships have Spanish versions available for the new version of Subaru SUVs. This option is available in versions 1.6 l and 2.0 l will now 106CV and 145CV having respectively. The performance of both engines is hardly altered while its maximum torque is slightly reduced.

All versions are equipped with four wheel drive permanent and this is a higher consumption cost than in the case of two-wheel traction. Anyway not have a high consumption despite this and despite offering a good height, superior to that of direct competitors. These levels of consumption will be increased with the new GPL. Gas capacity of 48 liters will be added to the tank 70 series. If version 1.6 its consumption is 6.5 l/100km, will now be of 8.9 l/100km and in the case of version 2.0, will be from 6.9 l/100km to 9.6 l/100km with the GPL.

If the system uses more gas, what are the advantages? Combining the LPG conventional fuel (petrol) with the liquefied gas is not to reduce fuel consumption but reduce CO2 in the case of SUVs and SUVs, for example, acquire excessive levels. Thus, the Subaru XV with the LPG system happens to have CO2 emissions of 139 g / km for the 1.6, compared with the 151 g / km for the petrol version, and the 2.0 option is passed to an emission of 160 g / km to 150 g / km.

Here in Spain the liquefied gas system is not abundant among the vehicles on our streets today, however most of the Spanish gas stations have the necessary elements for this type of fuel subminiature. In one of the territories for many years this type of system is common between users is Italy. We predict that Spain will not convince most but in Italy itself it will.

The Subaru XV will now feature an expansion of the range to be more respectful of the environment by reducing CO2 emissions. Within the Asian SUVs, we found a strong rival, the new Kia Sportage which also has very competitive prices.

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2011 Subaru Forester

In the years since Subaru last gave its workhorse flat four-cylinder engine a significant revision, an entire generation of customers has gone from pulling up their Huggies to donning college graduation gowns. More than two full decades have passed since the company’s engineers seriously sat down to re-examine the engine’s architecture, and in that time, there’s been an explosion of automotive technology geared toward squeezing every last bit of energy out of a drop of gasoline. With fuel economy and emissions standards growing tighter by the day, the minds at Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru’s parent company, unveiled the third-generation of their boxer engine recently.

But at first blush, the new heir to the Pleiades throne looks to be little more than a carbon copy of its predecessor. Horsepower, torque and fuel economy figures are all within a shave of the old engine’s numbers, and while the company’s competitors are investing heavily in direct-injection systems, Subaru passed on this tech all together. Where was the improvement? Judging by the specs alone, we had to wonder why Subaru went through the trouble of building an entirely new facility just to produce what looked to be the same old beating heart we’d known and loved for years. We jumped behind the wheel of the 2011 Forester to find out just what had changed beneath the hood of its all-wheel-drive family hauler.

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New Subaru Boxer Manufactured 2012

New Subaru Boxer with a model of transparent, so the engine and the legs clearly visible. In this project, Subaru BOXER supplies the normal engine capacity 2,000 cc horizontally mounted near the front. Subaru Boxer uses aluminum to reduce weight. Compared with the Subaru AWD (All Wheel Drive), according to the Subaru, "The position of the machine is now located lower and result in better balance, good handling and a lower center of gravity." In terms of dimensions, they are different. If a Toyota has a long 4235 mm, width 1795 mm, height 1270 mm with a wheelbase of 2570 mm. Medium Subaru, a lower height of 200 mm and 350 mm shorter in length.

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2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited sedan

WRX STI

This, combined with the STI softer suspension and horrendous body roll and an easier-to-drive demeanor, failed to please a large portion of Subaru’s hard-core customers.

Subaru heard the complaints and has made an effort to right its wrongs for 2011 by returning the STI sedan to the lineup and thoroughly reworking the suspension. This leads us to our newest long-termed, a 2011 “WR blue pearl” Impreza WRX STI Limited sedan.

To morph the sedan into an STI, it gained the wide-body panels from the hatch, bigger wheels and tires, STI budging and the signature tall rear wing. Central to the suspension improvements are new pillow-ball bushings attaching the aluminum lower control arms to the front suspension’s sub frame. While the old STI used less expensive rubber bushings with steel sleeves, the new design employs steel bearings to provide twice the stiffness to fore/aft forces and to improve camber and toe stiffness.

In addition, spring rates are increased 15.6 percent up front and 53.0 percent in the rear, ride height drops five millimeters, and the ant roll bars are thicker compared with those on the 2010 STI. The result, according to Subaru, is 33 percent less body roll.

The 2008–10 Subaru WRX STI was something of an enigma, a bit like people who enjoy eating headcheese. Stiffer springs, thicker front and rear anti-roll bars, revised front control-arm bushings, and firmer rear sub frame bushings have been fitted.

Unlike the WRX, the STI features the adjustable SI-Drive system that allows the pilot to tune throttle response, and there are multiple modes for the STI-specific driver-controlled center differential (DCCD). At 3420 pounds, the sedan we tested here was 34 pounds heavier than our long-term 2008 STI hatch. Both STI models get a more aggressive front fascia and a blacked-out grille; the sedan gets a wing that’s big enough to adorn a Formula 1 car.

The STI rides in a suppler, controlled manner than the previous car, despite the stiffer front springs, which also help mitigate under steer at the limit.
The only thing separating them visually is the BBS wheels and the STI sedan’s gigantic wing. We’d stick with the WRX.

This latest version of Subarus venerable Impreza WRX STI features a striking exterior that understates this cars very real performance credentials.

Standard front seat mount, and front and rear curtain airbags offer occupant protection. All STI receive standard heated mirrors, front seats, and windshield wiper de-icier for 2011. The standard audio system now features a single CD, USB port, and audio streaming.

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New Subaru Forester exposes himself at LA Auto Show

New Subaru Forester. Subaru has two pictures and some minimal information on the brand new Forester released. The fourth generation Forester will end this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show debut and after the summer of 2013 in Europe at the dealers are driven inside.

A big surprise, the two Subaru released photos not, we have thanks to a leaked brochure because a first impression. But nevertheless we can be excited by the progress that has been made Subaru compared to its predecessor nevertheless very dated. The nose - which is clearly in agreement with the XV - smoelt good and for Subaru definitely a foundation for the future.

Boxer
What the Forester is concerned, the future is not even that far away. Homeland in Japan and in the United States, the new Subaru Forester this year are available. In Europe we have to wait until after the summer of 2013. And partly because it is still guess at details. Subaru indicates that the Forester is available with a 170 hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine and a 2.0 liter measuring specimen with a turbo that generates 250 hp. But whether these two sources also Europe will achieve is completely unknown.
SUV

AWD is standard on all models, just as it befits a genuine Subaru. The Japanese have also know a lot to have been tampered with offroad characteristics that make the Forester it has to be stronger than ever. In order to emphasize the SUV character delivers Subaru things like a reversing camera, Harman / Kardon audio system and large color display with lots of entertainment features. Finally bear the increased dimensions therein undoubtedly a bit.

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