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Subaru to rev up
A SUBDUED Subaru is about to start making some noise with more power and a range of new models to be introduced over the next year.

In Australia, the 2008 Liberty and Outback models will arrive with beefier engines and extra safety features.

They will be followed by the launch of the new Impreza later this month, then a facelifted Tribeca luxury SUV with a more efficient 3.6-litre boxer engine and five-speed auto, and a new Forester in March.

Subaru Australia managing director Nick Senior said: “It has been relatively quiet for us on the model front, but the avalanche is here.”

Subaru will also launch a new model blitz at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Leading the line-up is the new Impreza five-door hatchback, an Impreza-based World Rally Car Concept, new Justy one-litre supermini and a horizontally opposed boxer turbo-diesel engine, due to be progressively installed in models from early next year.
ubaru Australia corporate affairs manager David Rowley said there were “no firm dates on diesel yet”.

“We understand Europe will be the initial focus,” he said.

The new Liberty and Outback, on sale now, look the same from the outside, but feature new engine technology, safety features and new prices.

While the entry-level $31,990 Liberty 2.0R has gone and the new entry level is the Liberty 2.5i at $32,490, that price is down from $34,990. Read Article
Subaru to rev up



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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 8/23/2007 7:29:45 PM
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"Tribeca luxury SUV with a more efficient 3.6-litre boxer engine and five-speed auto," Wow a 5 speed automatic, it's not even out yet and is already obsolete.


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turbo28turbo28 - 8/23/2007 7:51:14 PM
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little benefit to design a 6 speed from scratch for a vehicle with relatively wide torque curve. I'm sure they can't borrow existing transmission and adapt to boxer engine without incurring some cost.


EnnNorakEnnNorak - 8/23/2007 11:08:23 PM
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The Tribeca is on my shopping list. We looked at the Forester but they were smoking the wrong stuff when they designed its doors without proper frames to guide the side windows. At least with the Tribeca I won't have to worry about wind noise from side glass that fails to seal properly.
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