Subaru is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. The company is one of the strongest players in the crossover and SUV market. Many experts call Japanese-made all-wheel drive vehicles the best in the world. Any car company is able to challenge the most productive SUVs of its price segment in terms of parameters such as reliability and cross-country ability. The lineup of Subaru crossovers consists of 3 vehicles:
- Forester
- Outback.
- Xv.
But already in 2018, he will replenish with the fourth model - Subaru Ascent. In mid-April 2017, a concept car was presented at the New York Auto Show. At the moment, little is known about the new Subaru vehicle. The Japanese manufacturer said that Ascent will receive a new 2.4-liter engine.
A hallmark of every car is practicality. All of them are able to surprise even the most demanding motorists with the comfort and a pleasant combination of price and quality for the buyer.
Forester
Subaru Forester - Japanese crossover, which was first released in 1995. In 1997, the car was first presented at an exhibition in Detroit. Even according to the first photos of the Subaru crossover, many experts had the opinion that this vehicle looks more like a station wagon than an SUV. At the car dealership, these suspicions were confirmed.
In 2002, the Japanese concern released the second generation Subaru Forester. The crossover was equipped with a two-liter engine, but there was also a small STI series with a 2.5-liter engine. The car consumed from 9 to 15 liters of fuel per 100 km.
In 2007, the Japanese presented the world the third generation of Forester. The mass of the car was almost 1600 kg. The crossover is available in specifications with an engine capacity of 2 and 2.5 liters. Power is 175 horsepower. In Europe, a car version with a capacity of 145 horsepower is available.
In mid-November 2013, Subaru introduced the fourth generation. In the country of manufacture, the vehicle was sold with a 2 liter engine. Specifications were also available with an engine capacity of 2.5 liters. The car lost about 100 kg in weight compared to its predecessor.
Forester 2017
The model was presented at a motor show in the capital of Japan. Restyling of the crossover indicates that the manufacturer does not plan to give up in the competition. Particular emphasis was placed on the design, which has completely changed, and on car safety. The last parameter was brought to perfection by the creators.
According to the appearance of the vehicle, we can conclude that Forester repeats the features of South Korean-made SUVs. The hood of the car is made of light alloys. This is to reduce crossover weight.
Inside, there is a seven-inch touch screen and 4 speakers. Also, the vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth, rear-view cameras and ports for connecting gadgets. Forester has only a gasoline engine. Its power can be 151, 171 and 243 horsepower. In Russia, a car can be purchased at a price of 1.7 to 2 million rubles.
Outback
Like the Forester, this model was first released in 1995. The machine has four-wheel drive. At the end of 1996, the Japanese company released the Legacy Outback car. The second generation was born 4 years after the release of the first Outback vehicle and was called VN. Engines with 4 cylinders and a volume of 135 and 165 horsepower were placed on the crossover.
In 2003, Subaru introduced the third generation. The vehicle was developed following the example of the fourth generation Legacy. In early autumn 2009, the company released the fourth generation.
Outback 2017
This crossover is the most expensive car of the entire model range. The cost of a vehicle in Russia is from 2.3 to 3.3 million rubles. The advantage of Outback 2017 is a large and spacious interior.
The machine is available with two engines: a volume of 2.5 liters and 3.6 liters. The first (4 cylinders) is quiet and consumes less fuel. The second (6 cylinders) is considered more powerful and productive. Engine power - 175 horsepower. The maximum speed that the vehicle is capable of picking up is 198 km / h. Fuel consumption per 100 km - 6.3 liters and 10 liters on the highway and in the city, respectively.
Tribeca
This Subaru crossover was introduced for the first time in 2005. In 2014, vehicle production ceased. The car belongs to the class of mid-size crossovers. Body type - five-door.
Many experts and critics noted the ugly design of the first generation of the crossover. In 2007, a Japanese company introduced an updated model at the United States Motor Show. Vehicle design has become more restrained. The SUV was equipped with a 3.6 liter engine and a capacity of 258 liters. from.
In mid-autumn 2013, Subaru executives decided to abandon the production of Tribeca. The latest crossover was released in 2014. The reason the car was discontinued was the low sales level - since 2005, the Japanese auto giant has sold only 78 thousand cars.
XV
This is the newest Subaru crossover. The car was first introduced in 2011 at the motor show in the German city of Frankfurt. The car was created based on the concept car of the same name, which was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show six months before the official show of the vehicle.
Auto belongs to the class of compact crossovers. In the United States market, it is sold under the designation Subaru Crosstrek. XV is equipped with 1.6 and 2.0-liter gasoline as well as 2.0-liter diesel engines. The latter is not supplied to the territory of the Russian Federation.
XV 2017
The vehicle was introduced in early spring 2017, and the car concept was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016.
Engine power is 156 horsepower. The all-wheel drive car with a clearance of 200 millimeters is an excellent SUV. The crossover is equipped with an X-Mode system. Its purpose is to control the engine and transmission while driving on a wet track.
In more expensive trim levels, a touch screen with a diagonal of 8 inches is available. Also for rich specifications, an Eye Sight blind spot monitoring system is provided.
In mid-spring, the main show of the car at the New York Motor Show took place. After that, the official value of the vehicle was announced. So, the price of a Subaru XV will be from 24 to 28 thousand euros.