Subaru recently revealed the all-new 2025 Forester, showing a vehicle with improved safety technology, fresh styling, and the latest infotainment features. Though it shares some elements with its predecessor, the new Forester features completely redesigned bodywork and several other upgrades worth a deeper dive. Let’s take a look. New Design The 2025 Forester still…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-tests most new vehicles, focusing on a range of different areas. Subaru’s ongoing commitment to safety has earned it numerous Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick + awards, and the 2024 Forester was the only model to earn the top “Good” rating in the IIHS new front…
The venerable Subaru Outback has been a reliable companion for countless adventurers. It offers a long list of standard safety, comfort, and entertainment features. The vehicle consistently earns high praise for its value and utility, so let’s take a look at some of the best features of the 2024 model. Updated Infotainment System Subaru offers…
As of this writing in early April, the daily low temperatures are finally creeping above freezing, and we are actually seeing highs in the 50s and maybe even 60s. So spring has finally come, and probably no one appreciates the coming of spring more than Minnesotans, except possibly our Canadian neighbors. Now that the outdoors…
The Crosstrek was completely redesigned for the 2024 model year. The closely competing Kia Seltos wasn’t redesigned, but it did get a significant update, prompting Kelley Blue Book (KBB) to compare the two models directly. Subaru of Rochester gives you the highlights of KBB’s comparison. 2024 Crosstrek Despite its redesign, the Crosstrek still closely resembles…
When shopping for used cars, your first priority is to find something that meets your needs and budget. Beyond that, you are looking for a recent model with low mileage and minimal wear and tear. In short, you are looking for as close to a new car as possible. Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles are one…
Most manufacturers don’t want you to know that their compact crossovers are based on their small car platform. They look different but basically amount to wagon or hatch versions of those small cars with an all-wheel drive option. Subaru is more honest about this. The Outback clearly shows its Legacy sedan roots, and the Crosstrek…
A generation or two ago in Rochester, and back when almost everyone was driving rear-wheel drive sedans, station wagons, pickup trucks, and the occasional sport coupe, it was simply understood that when winter is coming, it is time to change to snow tires (as they were called then) on your car. But then our car…
Do you have any summer travel plans scheduled with your family? Well, before you head out, is there any service you need done to your vehicle that you may have been putting off? Maybe an oil change, brake service, transmission fluid flush, or even just a cabin air filter or set of windshield wipers? At…
You expect your Subaru to keep you warm, dry and sure-footed on the road in the Rochester area’s significantly harsh winters. Similarly, you expect to stay cool, comfortable and trouble-free on a road-trip through Texas, Arizona or New Mexico in August. Our Subaru of Rochester vehicles are all quite well suited for these roles but…
