Think Safety, Buy a Subaru
Subaru are reliable and powerful line of cars with symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard on all models. Some Subaru dealers even offer an advanced driving course for new owners.
Affordable yet powerful, the Subaru Impreza still packs a punch. It was awarded a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, and have both driver and passenger air bags, as well as side curtain airbags and lower seat belt restraints specifically designed to protect children in the backseat. The car is also economical, making 27 MPG on the highway and still costing below $25,000 brand new.
The Subaru Outback won the coveted 2010 Motor Trend’s Sport/Utility of the Year Award. It has a fantastic body-style, created for function, strength and class. With 170 HP, the Outback is worthy for family or the single person with a more active lifestyle. It is one of the most affordable small SUV, at just over $40,000.
The top of the line Tribeca is the luxury SUV by Subaru. Prices for this SUV begins at $68,000 and you’re treated to the polish you would anticipate in a higher-end vehicle: leather seats, power moon roof, heated front seats and a backup rear-vision camera.
Mid-range models by Subaru are the Liberty and Forester, also highly rated for safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It should be mentioned that Subaru’s have a good resale value and an impressive engine life. Buying a used Subaru that has passed an inspection is still a good investment.
The standard feature across the Subar line of cars is the All-Wheel Drive. Instead of having to engage 4-Wheel Drive, each tire moves when you’re driving. This includes turning, giving the Subaru unrivaled turning radius and traction.
It s also a little different from you may be used to, which is why some Subaru dealerships actually offer advanced driving courses. They are designed to teach new Subaru owners how to handle the AWD, as well as various advanced driving techniques. Customers that attend the advanced driving courses discover that they become better acquainted with their new vehicles and end up enjoying them more.