Every new generation has its own look, reflecting its own unique personality and identity. The Impreza Concept looks ahead with a progressive perspective on modern styling. Its sleek lines and coupe-inspired body hint at not only roomy cabin space, but also impressive aerodynamic performance.
At the core of Subaru performance is a deep commitment to putting you in control. The SUBARU BOXER® engine achieves this through its horizontally opposed design, which allows the engine to sit lower for a lower center of gravity, ultimately giving you better handling and stability. And the pistons cancel out unwanted vibrations, allowing for smooth, responsive power. With Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, you get superior balance and agility because the power is distributed more directly and efficiently to all four wheels for better grip on the road in all kinds of conditions.
The future is hard to see and even harder to touch. But the Impreza Concept imagines comfort will be something more personal and immersive. The interior is spacious and accommodating, meticulously designed to evoke dynamic style and reassuring quality.
Subaru of America understands its responsibility to the global environment, society at large, our customers, our distribution network and our employees. As we conduct our business operations, we are committed to establishing and maintaining an effective environmental management system that goes beyond just meeting the standard environmental laws and regulations, and that encompasses the integration of sound environmental practices in all of our business decisions.
Subaru of America is committed to being a world-class leader in environmental performance.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive: The Subaru Clean Plant
Subaru recognizes that clean vehicles are just one part of a clean environment. In 2004, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. became the first automotive assembly plant to be 'Zero-Landfill'. SIA achieved this outstanding accomplishment in May and has remained zero landfill.
To commit to the zero-landfill program, everything is reused and recycled. Each year SIA actively recycles 99.3% of excess/leftover steel, plastic, wood, paper, glass, and other materials. The remaining 0.7% is shipped to the city of Indianapolis and incinerated to help generate steam. In 2006, SIA recycled 11,411 tons of scrap steel, 1,537 tons of cardboard and paper, and 963 tons of wood. That's equal to conserving 31,040 mature trees, 31,572 cubic yards of landfill space, 711,631 gallons of oil, and 10,759,000 gallons of water. So the next time you take out your trash at home for collection, you're sending more trash to landfills than the entire Subaru manufacturing plant in Lafayette, Indiana (SIA) does in a year.
And SIA is no stranger to being a trailblazer when it comes to being environmentally responsible:
We've set and achieved environmental stewardship goals for manufacturing at our Subaru of Indiana plant. Click here to learn more about our environmental guidelines for our suppliers.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is based in Lafayette, Indiana and produces the Subaru Legacy, Outback and Tribeca models.
In 2003, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. became the first automotive assembly plant to be designated as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SIA's 800+ acres serves as a home for various wildlife including: white-tail deer, rabbits, Canadian Geese, Mallard Ducks, squirrels, beavers, coyote, snapping turtles, frogs, red-tail hawks, blue heron, and the Bald Eagle. Check out these pictures of our neighbors.
Subaru offers the most fuel efficient All-Wheel Drive vehicle lineup in America. Since 2003, Subaru has offered Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) certified Legacy, Outback, and Forester models for sale anywhere in the U.S. Subaru PZEV vehicles meet California's Super-Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle exhaust emission standard. Gasoline vehicles meeting PZEV emissions standards can have even lower emissions than hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles.
Cherry Hill, N.J., November 17, 2010 - Subaru of America today announced that it has received four Residual Value Awards from ALG (Automotive Lease Guide). The ALG Residual Value Awards recognize the vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of original price after a conventional three-year period.
The company, which is enjoying record sales in 2010, won awards in several categories:
The Best Mainstream Brand is retained by Subaru following its nomination in 2009. The Subaru Forester now holds three consecutive ALG titles and the Subaru Outback is also a repeat winner. The two Subaru crossovers are joined as winners for 2011 by the Subaru Legacy sedan.
Award winners are determined through careful study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, and pricing and marketing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG's residual value forecasts.
Tom Doll, COO for Subaru of America said, "These awards are a fantastic testament to the inherent value in Subaru products. Our combination of all-wheel drive, safety, reliability and value is unmatched in the industry and we thank ALG for their recognition of that."
Speaking of the winning Subaru products, Raj Sundaram, SVP, ALG said, "The latest Outback has been a huge success because it delivers exactly what consumers want in a crossover; the handling of a car combined with great utility and a spacious interior. The Forester offers a great mix of value, ruggedness and efficiency that continues to resonate with loyal buyers. With strategies to keep resale value strong, the Forester is the top compact utility vehicle for the third consecutive year. The Legacy has pulled off the impressive feat of ending the Honda Accord's three-year run at the top of the midsize car category. Market demand for the Legacy just keeps growing due to a fresh design combined with the all-wheel drive and turbocharged boxer engine for which the brand is famous, and the new model has commanded higher prices without the need for incentives."
Regarding the mainstream brand win, Sundaram said, "Subaru's superior quality and standard all-wheel drive inspire extraordinary loyalty among a customer base that continues to grow," said. "Subaru has realized this growth without resorting to incentives and fleet sales, helping it to earn the top spot for mainstream brand the second year in a row."
About ALG (www.alg.com)
Based in Santa Barbara, California, ALG is a leading provider of data
and consulting services to the automotive industry. ALG publishes the
"Automotive Lease Guide" - the standard for Residual Value projections
in North America, and has been forecasting automotive residual values
for over 40 years in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. ALG is a
company of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK).
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the
company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600
dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured
in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a
backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
Ford Motor Company, the police vehicle market leader for 15 years, has done it again. The company unveiled the all-new Police Interceptor Utility vehicle in Chicago.
To develop the all-new Police Interceptor Utility, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford's Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.
?Their feedback mattered to us,? said Scott Tobin, Ford vehicle line director for cars and crossovers. ?Safety and durability were at the top of their list. So safety and durability were at the top of ours.?
Since law enforcement officials have specific needs, Ford's engineers designed several features to address the special requirements of the job. Including:
Ballistic Door Panels: These are certified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to stop all Type III and all lesser NIJ rounds.
75 MPH Crash Test Rated: Ford Police Interceptors are purpose-built to pass 75-mph rear-end crash testing. (Ford is the only manufacturer to publish results.)
Personal Safety System: Designed to protect, the Personal Safety System™ is a holistic, networked safety approach. The always-on-alert Safety Canopy® System includes a rollover sensor, along with roll-fold, side-curtain airbags. Meanwhile, the Interceptors are structurally tough. A reinforced, heavy-duty unibody architecture creates multiple crush zones.
Interior Comfort: The driver seat is six-way power adjustable with lumbar support. Plus, both front seats feature sculpted foam at the bottom of the seat back to accommodate an officer's utility belt. And inserted into the seatback, are anti-stab plates, designed to protect front-seat occupants.
The Police Interceptor utility crossover complements the Taurus-based sedan in Ford's police lineup. The utility vehicle will come in front- and all-wheel-drive models, and will be powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 making at least 280 hp working with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The utility vehicle and sedan are part of Ford's dual approach to replacing the aging Crown Victoria, which remains the most popular car for police around the country. Ford is breaking away from that car's tried-and-true mold of V8 power channeled to the rear wheels, though the company is quick to say the all-wheel setup will be just as effective for officers.
"This is a very diverse industry with multifaceted requirements," said Jim Holland, chief engineer of the police utility vehicle. The utility vehicle is also said to get 20 percent better fuel economy than the current Crown Vic.
Both vehicles were tested by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police.
Ford's new Police Interceptor utility will be manufactured at Ford's Chicago (Ill.) Assembly Plant and will be offered without interruption when production of the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor ends in late 2011.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2010 Ford Flex (vehicles built after January 2010) and the 2010 Ford Fusion (vehicles built after April 2010) with Top Safety Pick.
Both Flex and Fusion received the Top Safety Pick designation last year, but in order to maintain it for 2010, each had to earn the highest rating of good for its roof strength in the Institute's new rollover test.
To measure roof strength, a metal plate is pushed against one corner of a vehicle's roof at a constant speed. The maximum force sustained by the roof before 5 inches of crush is compared to the vehicle's weight to find the strength-to-weight ratio. According to the IIHS, this is a useful assessment of vehicle structural protection in rollover crashes. Good-rated vehicles like Flex and Fusion have roofs that can withstand a force equal to at least 4 times the vehicle's weight.
In addition to the highest rating of good for front and side crash tests, rollover test and rear crash protection tests, becoming a Top Safety Pick requires that a vehicle have electronic stability control, which is a standard feature on both Flex and Fusion.
