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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Save on Service, Accessories
The Gift that Gives Back
2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback
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Watch 'Introducing the Subaru XV Crosstrek' on YouTube

Exciting new footage of the all-new Subaru XV Crosstrek

As a Subaru Insider, we want you to be among the first to view exciting footage of the all-new Subaru XV Crosstrek™.

Powered by the SUBARU BOXER® engine and fueled by adventure, the XV Crosstrek delivers 33 mpg highway — making it the most fuel-efficient All-Wheel Drive crossover in America.* It's even built in a zero landfill plant.

Learn more about the XV Crosstrek's go-anywhere versatility and see it up close this fall at a Subaru dealer near you. Check out the XV Crosstrek Pre-launch Dynamic Brochure.

*Based on JD Power crossover segmentation and EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for competitive models. Manufacturer estimated fuel economy for 2013 XV Crosstrek 2.0i CVT. Actual mileage may vary.
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Save on Subaru Service and Dealer‑Installed Accessories

Now through August 31, you can save up to $110 on Subaru service and dealer-installed accessories at a participating Subaru dealership. It's a great way to keep the love going.

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SIA Makes History ... Again

In 2004, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. became the first automotive assembly plant to be "Zero-Landfill". In June, SIA captured global attention by becoming the first U.S. car manufacturing plant to become certified in energy management.

SIA complies with the International Organization for Standardization's global energy standards, which are meant to increase a company's energy efficiency.

The SIA team spent six months monitoring energy consumption data in order to figure out how to improve its current processes to gear up for its certification audit, which will be rechecked annually.

The Gift that Gives Back

Dan Vespertino, Director of Service Operations at Subaru of America in Cherry Hill, NJ delivered the keys to the car to Ronald J. DeFelice, Principal of the Atlantic County Institute of Technology and Curt Silver, Technical Instructor at the Academy.

Subaru of America, Inc. will inspire a new generation of students with the donation of a 2011 Subaru Outback to the Atlantic County Institute of Technology's Academy of Transportation Technology.

The donation supports the Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES), a school-to-career program that is a partnership among leading automotive manufacturers and is designed to encourage young people to consider satisfying careers in the retail automotive service by preparing them for entry-level career positions or more advanced studies in automotive technology.

Along with the vehicle, the academy will have access to some of Subaru's computer diagnostic tools and service information which will help to encourage the students to learn more about a career in automotive technology.

Subaru Trek MTB: Going for Gold

The Subaru Trek Mountain Bike Team proudly sends two of its riders to the 2012 London Olympic Games. Sam Schultz will compete for the U.S. and Emily Batty will ride for Canada. Watch highlights of the team riding the Olympic course and read about Sam's mountain bike training in the Summer 2011 issue of Drive.

Subaru Trek Mountain Bike Team

Wicked Amazing

Wicked Big Meet (click to enlarge) Subaru owners show their passions on their vehicles in every way imaginable at the 7th Annual Wicked Big Meet.

More than 3,000 Subaru owners and enthusiasts converged upon the Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut last month for the 7th Annual Wicked Big Meet. More than 1,600 Subaru vehicles were on display at the festival, which is the Largest Subaru Enthusiast Festival in America. Parked together, that's a full seven acres of cars! Watch the official recap video.

Read about the Big Northwest Subaru Meet that was held July 14 at Pacific Raceways in Kent, Washington.

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Drive Performance

New! Drive Performance

The latest issue of Drive Performance is hot off the press and will soon be available for viewing on the Subaru website. Don't miss the exciting Subaru Motorsports 2012 midseason review, WRX modifications for the street and 2013 Subaru BRZ driving impressions written by the first two new BRZ owners.

The Subaru Guide to Everything

Subaru Guide to EverythingSubaru, Lonely Planet, and Subaru owners bring you The Subaru Guide To Everything. It's a guidebook written for and by Subaru owners. There's still time to submit your reviews on your favorite places to see, hike, camp, bike, dine, and take your dog. Do it before July 31!
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Exclusively for Subaru Owners

The Guaranteed Trade-In Program guarantees the minimum trade-in amount you will receive for your qualified Subaru vehicle when a new or later model year Subaru vehicle is purchased. Subaru GTP enrollment comes with every consumer purchase, and the Guaranteed Trade-In Value is good for six years from original warranty start date. This is unmatched in the industry!

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2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback

Take a look at the new 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback models and see what the buzz is all about!

The new 2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback

The sporty 2013 Subaru Legacy delivers a smoother ride, improved handling and fresh new front styling; while the new Outback takes a more aggressive stance and generates higher power and better fuel efficiency than ever before. Both models come with an available new double-overhead-cam (DOHC) 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine and standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for all road, all conditions capability.

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View the 2013 Digital Brochures

Get an up-close and interactive presentation of the new 2013 Subaru Legacy and 2013 Subaru Outback; along with dynamic demonstrations of exclusive Subaru Symmetrical AWD, the SUBARU BOXER® engine and the benefits of Subaru ownership.

Subaru Digital Dynamic Brochures
COOL CLIPS
Watch 'High-speed ride with Subaru Rally Team USA's David Higgins at STPR 2012' on YouTube

Ride inside the cockpit with Subaru drivers David Higgins and Craig Drew in their Subaru Rally Team USA STI as they race flat out through the forest stages of Pennsylvania's Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR).

Watch 'Inside the Action with Subaru PUMA Rallycross Team at GRC Texas 2012' on YouTube

Go behind-the-scenes with Dave Mirra, Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen of the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team USA as they battle in Round 2 of the 2012 Global RallyCross in Fort Worth, Texas.

YOUR LOVE STORIES

High-Mileage Hero

Lew Frisch of Nazareth, PA offers a unique love story. His experience is not just a Subaru love story, but also a true American tale of triumph over adversity.

I bought my 2002 Subaru Outback in 2001 when I was a high-paid sales manager for an audio and video cable manufacturing firm. In 2004, my position was eliminated in a corporate restructuring and I found myself unemployed with few prospects at age 56. I had one son starting college, a daughter in high school preparing for nursing school, my wife was seriously ill, and we had only eight months earlier purchased a home with a high monthly mortgage payment.

I started up my own business importing and distributing audio cable, but during its first five years it provided insufficient income, so to make ends meet I also worked as an independently contracted courier making same-day expedited deliveries. I've been doing this now for over 7 years and for some 360,000 business-related miles.

My reliable Subaru truly kept us in our home and kept the lights on through the darkest of times. It got us through these very lean years and saw my daughter finish high school, graduate from nursing school, marry, and eventually buy her own 2007 Subaru Impreza.

Her husband also drives a Subaru and since 2009, I keep a 2000 Legacy Wagon (only 175,000 miles) as a spare vehicle so that my Outback can get a rest every now and then.

I am currently up to 419,000 on my Outback's original engine and transmission and she's running well enough that I am contemplating using her for a trip to Buffalo and Toronto this summer.

Lew Frisch and his daughter
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New product introduced for 2013 Outback models: The Rear Seat Back Protector provides additional protection to the back of the rear seat backs when lowering the seats to transport larger cargo. The Rear Seat Protector is used in conjunction with the Rear Cargo Tray. Applicable to all 2010 -2013 Outback models. See your Subaru dealer for details and pricing.
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Take it with you when you go! The Roof Cargo Carrier provides 13 cubic feet of lockable storage. It opens from the rear to accommodate loading from three sides. Measures 56" L x 36" W x 18" H. Crossbar set required. Consult your vehicle owner's manual for total roof load limit. For more information, contact your Subaru dealer.
INSIDER TIPS

Pets and Hot Cars Don't Mix

Subaru of America, Inc., The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®), and animal care activists can't stress it enough — never leave dogs or other pets locked inside vehicles.

It's a heartbreaking fact that many animals die each summer in hot cars. According to the ASPCA, even with the windows left open an inch or two, it only takes ten minutes for the inside of a vehicle to reach 102 degrees on an 85-degree day.

The APSCA also reports that within 30 minutes, a car's interior can reach 120 degrees. When the temperature outside is a comfortable 70 degrees, the inside of your car may be roasting — as much as 20 degrees hotter.

Shade offers little protection on a hot day and moves with the sun. Pets most at risk for hyperthermia (overheating) include young animals, elderly animals, overweight animals, those with short muzzles and those with thick or dark-colored coats.

Tempting as it may be to bring your cherished pets with you wherever you go, remember that stopping for even a quick errand can cause fatal overheating. Spread the word — even the most loving pet owners may be unaware of the danger.

Did You Know? Fourteen states have enacted specific laws that protect dogs in hot cars, as have many municipalities — but even in places lacking such a law, leaving an animal in a hot car may constitute cruelty.

Source: ASPCA

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