Subaru has been finding ways to make its vehicles even more efficient while preserving their capabilities. One way is through electrification, which includes finding solutions that combine the internal combustion engine with an electric power source. Subaru is introducing the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid to add another way of enjoying what’s out there is a compact,…
It should come as no shock to anyone that Subaru has continued to be one of the best automakers when it comes to safety. With a cumulative total of 72 Top Safety Pick awards by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) since 2013, Subaru vehicles are nothing if not protective of their occupants. The…
Subaru always has been and always will be a company driven by safety. It is all about making sure that all occupants, including children and animals, are protected. It’s why Subaru has one of the best retention rates in the whole automotive industry, meaning 61.1% of all people who buy a Subaru come back and…
Unlike most car brands, Subaru lives to create vehicles that are just the right balance of luxury mixed with an adventurous lifestyle. The almost all-new 2025 Subaru Forester embodies that harmony better than any other SUV on the market. This came in handy for Elana Scherr, automotive journalist for Car and Driver, during her recent…
Subaru didn’t invent the term “crossover,” but it invented the concept, having made 4-wheel-drive versions of its passenger cars long before crossovers became a thing. Eventually, they truly committed themselves to the concept by giving standard all-wheel drive to every vehicle it sells, with the exception of the BRZ sports car. However, Subaru knew they…
Overlanding has become a popular activity for people wanting to get off the beaten path, but the heavy, often large vehicles aren’t always practical for daily driving. Overlanding enthusiasts can add several hundred pounds to their trucks and SUVs, making them way less fuel-efficient and uncomfortable to drive in town. The Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness could…
Consumer Reports evaluates vehicles in multiple ways. They test them extensively and send out surveys to owners asking about their experiences of reliability, quality, and overall satisfaction. Once a year, they combine all this information to rate individual models and the brands overall. Subaru of Rochester is pleased to report that Subaru had the highest…
When it comes to purchasing a new car, most of us are not in a position to simply reach into our pockets and pay with cash. Instead, we are likely to finance or lease a new car for the next few years. Particularly regarding financing, the prevailing interest rates can significantly affect the viability of…
Subaru of Rochester can confirm that the Crosstrek is a sales success. With 159,193 sold in 2023, the Crosstrek fell just 2621 units behind the Outback as the best-selling Subaru model. The Crosstrek fell just outside the top 20 best-selling passenger vehicles in the U.S. for 2023. Its good sales, combined with the fact that…
At Subaru of Rochester, we carry two models that share a unique place in the crossover category: lifted versions of non-crossover passenger cars. The Outback began as a raised version of the Legacy wagon. Over the years, it became so much more popular than the wagon in the US that Subaru decided to label all…
