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DRIVE SUBARU NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019

#SUBIENATION

New Additions

2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Outback

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Compact Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Compact Sport Utility Vehicle

The 2019 Subaru Forester ranked #1 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements. It offers a smooth, comfortable, and agile ride; its infotainment system is easy to use; and it has more cargo space than many rivals.

The 2019 Subaru Outback ranked #3 in Wagons. Currently the Subaru Outback has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data elements. It has more cargo space than most wagons, as well as a roomy interior, a well-equipped infotainment system, and newly added standard safety features.

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek ranked #9 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Crosstrek has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 29 pieces of research and data elements. Few class rivals have better interiors, but many of its competitors deliver better performance.

MSRP: $24,295

MSRP: $26,345

MSRP: $21,895

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2019 Subaru WRX

2019 Subaru BRZ

2019 Subaru WRX STI

Sports Car

Sports Car

Sports Car

The 2019 Subaru WRX ranked #13 in Compact Cars. Currently the Subaru WRX has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements. It’s one of the most athletic cars in the class, but it does not offer the practicality or interior refinement of many if its other competitors.

The 2019 Subaru BRZ ranked #6 in Sports Cars. Currently the Subaru BRZ has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements. It provides a lot of driving enjoyment for its price point and has enough cargo space for an extra set of tires.

The 2019 Subaru WRX ranked #7 in Compact Sports Cars. Currently the Subaru WRX has a score of 9.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements. It’s one of the most athletic cars in the class, but it does not offer the practicality or interior refinement of many if its other competitors.

MSRP: $27,195

MSRP: $30,140

MSRP: $41,395

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Going, Going Gray ALL-NEW EXCLUSIVE MODELS: THE SUBARU PERFORMANCE SERIES. GRAY. With its performance upgrades and subtle styling, the 2019 BRZ, WRX, and WRX STI Series.Gray are rare new breeds of Subarus. Clad in exclusive Cool Gray Khaki paint with black badging, and riding on unique black-finished wheels, these special edition of cars offer LED steering-responsive headlights and LED fog lights for visibility to match its confident style. RecaroÂŽ performance-design front seats deliver extra comfort and stability during spirited driving, and red-finished brake calipers with JuridÂŽ high-performance pads give superior fade resistance. The Series.Gray models are an even stronger statement of performance and style creating sumpreme power and look.

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Feature Comforts THE ALL-NEW 2019 FORESTER IS FILLED WITH SAFETY AND CONNECTIVITY FEATURES.

Safety First Driver Assist Technology is like having an extra pair of eyes. With the latest STARLINK Safety and Security2,3 system, which includes Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance and more, is available.

The new available DriverFocus™2,4 Distraction Mitigation System helps guard against distracted or drowsy driving and can remember settings.

Smart Start The all-new available Remote Engine Start with Climate Control8, accessible via your smartphone, ensures your Forester is ready and comfortable. There’s also the new available STARLINK Concierge service for personal assistance with tasks such as navigation, restaurant reservations and service appointment scheduling.

Connected & Immersed Standard Apple CarPlayTM, AndroidTM Auto integration and built-in Wi-Fi2,6 capability put music and other entertainment at your fingertips. Plus, with the all-new available EVEConnect app, you can even control your smart home devices from inside your Subaru.

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Style for Miles The new Sport model features updated styling, inside and out, plus 18-inch wheels, exclusive LED lighting and roof rack tie-down points for extra versatility.

Eyes Everywhere EyeSight4 Pre-Collision Braking apply full braking force and bring you to a complete stop in emergency situations.

Room...With a View More than 76 cubic feet of cargo space and a new, extra-wide rear gate opening make for easy loading and unloading. The available panoramic moonroof adds an airy, open feel.

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Car Culture A FAMILY ORIENTED APPROACH Subaru believes that a car is more than just a means of transport. Subaru will foster a sustainable mobility culture by providing customers with added value in the form of products and services which make the car a partner that enriches people’s lives and minds, while cherishing the human emotions of enjoyment and peace of mind. The Subaru Group has contributed to increasing customers’ options by respecting people’s diverse values and offering distinctive products tailored to diverse forms of market value. Subaru Group believes that a car is not just a means of transport, but rather a partner that enriches people’s lives by understanding and meeting their expectations. The Subaru Group will transition from being a company making things, to a company making people smile.

Continuing to cherish the human emotions of enjoyment and peace of mind experienced by each and every one of our customers, Subaru Group will develop and popularize a car culture that gives people the starring role by linking cars to changes in people’s lifestyles and life stages.

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The RumbleBee THE BUZZ ON EXTREME SUBIE ENTHUSIAST SAM SANCHEZ GOING BIG AND BRIGHT WITH HIS EPIC WRX STI, WHILE PROMOTING SUBIE NATION. There’s a reason you notice yellow cars on the road. They stand out in a sea of gray, black, silver and white. It took Sam Sanchez a try or two to settle on an impossible-to-miss bright yellow for his beloved 2004 WRX STI, but once selected, it became the core of the car’s identity. The “RumbleBee,” as Sanchez calls his ride, is an evolving project – but the yellow is here to stay. “It went through a ‘first color attempt’ that I now find silly,” says Sanchez, of Orange County, California. “There was some trial and error. Being a fan of the Sonic and Blaze yellows, though, I came to realize that re-creating a similar color on a 2004 STI was an obvious choice.” Indeed, it’s hard not to stare at “RumbleBee,” named in tribute to both the rumble of its exhaust and Transformers character Bumblebee.

For Sanchez, “RumbleBee” isn’t just a car; it’s a way of life. The founder of Los Angeles Subies, he organizes shows, cruises and events throughout the year. He’s also a SubieFest judge and has competed in the SEMA Battle of the Builders. “After I purchased my Subaru, I found the community to be very supportive,” says Sanchez, “and owners at meets were really friendly. So I started a meet in Downey, California, and it grew really large with a very consistent run.” From there he was off and running.

Vinyl specialists JDMFV in Brea, California, wrapped the WRX in Gloss Sunflower Yellow and Satin Gold Dust Black. The custom overlay features a bold honeycomb pattern with even more subtle, embossed honeycombs on the black portions of the wrap. “Luis Morones from JDMFV understood me from the start,” says Sanchez. “If it wasn’t for him, my vision would never have become reality.”

The “RumbleBee” isn’t just for show, after all; it’s his daily driver, so it needed to work for the whole clan. When he’s not living the exclusively Subie life, Sanchez promotes other auto enthusiast get-togethers through his company, AWDsome Lifestyles events. That’s a story in itself, but the gist is that Sanchez has devoted extensive time and effort to bringing the same energy he finds at Subie events to the broader auto community. The AWD, in this case, stands for “Any Wheels Driven.”

Still, Subie events, both his own and others, will always be close to his heart. “Being involved in the industry is about more than just what car projects should look like; it’s about what fuels your momentum,” he says.

“So, what fuels me? Waking up to every event and seeing all the friendly faces that decided to break out of their shell. You find yourself with the urge to quote the Subaru slogan: ‘Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.’”

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“So, what fuels me? Waking up to every event and seeing all the friendly faces that decided to break out of their shell. You find yourself with the urge to quote the Subaru slogan: ‘Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.”

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