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Efficiency and Durability
December 19, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Subaru Safety, Videos.
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has the engine mounted in-line with the drivetrain, helping provide a seamless transfer of power to all four wheels.
Other AWD systems need additional drivetrain components to route the same power to the wheels, often using complex designs. More components tend to reduce vehicle efficiency and could add to higher maintenance costs.
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IIHS Ranks the Best Booster Car Seats for Kids
November 8, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Subaru Safety.
Looking for a good child booster seat? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just released its list of the best child booster car seats in terms of which ones provide the best seat belt fit, and which ones don’t — a key factor in protecting your child from harm.
IIHS is best known for its coveted Top Safety Pick vehicle awards, but it also rates the safety of child booster car seats, giving top scorers BEST BET status. IIHS is the only organization that tells parents which booster seats correctly position a vehicle safety belt for good lap and shoulder belt fit.
Booster seats are an important but often overlooked step for children who have outgrown a forward-facing child-safety seat because they elevate a child who is still too small to be correctly fitted by the adult-sized seat belt. A booster seat helps route the seat belt across the child’s chest and lap to give them the best protection in a crash.
“A record 31 seats have been designated BEST BETS, meaning they correctly position a vehicle safety belt on a typical 4 to 8 year-old in almost any car, minivan, or SUV,” says the IIHS. Prices for these top-rated child booster seats range from less than $15 to several hundred dollars.
Five booster seats are Good Bets for having acceptable belt fit. The IIHS does not recommend six booster seats because with them, seat belts don’t fit properly.
Among booster manufacturers, Harmony Juvenile Products continues to be a standout. All 5 seats the Canadian company currently makes, counting the Dreamtime in both modes, are BEST BETS.
Check out which booster seats made the cut below, or click here for a full list of model numbers and pictures.
Looking for a family car? Subaru Superstore in Chandler, Arizona has wide variety of family-friendly models, including the Subaru Legacy, which has been named a great car for families by Edmunds.com two years in a row. Check out all of Subaru Superstore’s family-friendly cars and SUVs at our Chandler Subaru dealership.
2011 IIHS BOOSTER EVALUATION RESULTS
Best Bets
Britax Frontier 85 SICT
Britax Parkway SGL (high-back mode)
BubbleBum
Chicco KeyFit Strada (high-back mode)
Clek Oobr (high-back mode)
Cosco Pronto (high-back mode)
Cybex Solution X-Fix
Diono/Sunshine Kids Monterey (high-back mode)
Eddie Bauer Auto Booster (high-back mode)
Evenflo Big Kid Amp
Evenflo Big Kid Sport (backless mode)
Evenflo Maestro
Evenflo Symphony 65 e3
Ferrari Dreamway SP (high-back mode)
Graco Argos 70 (high-back mode)
Graco TurboBooster – Baldwin (high-back mode)
Graco TurboBooster Elite (high-back mode)
Harmony Cruz Youth Booster/Harmony Carpooler
Harmony Dreamtime (backless mode)
Harmony Dreamtime (high-back mode)
Harmony Olympian/Secure Comfort Deluxe
Harmony Youth Booster Seat
Kids Embrace Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR (high-back mode)
Recaro ProBooster
Recaro ProSport
Recaro Vivo
Safety 1st Boost Air Protect (high-back mode)
Safety 1st S1 Rümi Air
The First Years B570 Pathway
Good Bets
Britax Parkway SG (high-back mode)
Combi Kobuk Air Thru (backless mode)
Combi Kobuk Air Thru (high-back mode)
Evenflo Symphony 65
Maxi-Cosi Rodi (high-back mode)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Evenflo Chase
Evenflo Express
Evenflo Generations 65
Evenflo Sightseer
Safety 1st All-in-One
Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite
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Allstate Ranks Phoenix & Chandler Drivers the Best in Nation
September 16, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Dealership News, Subaru Safety.
Pat yourself on the back, Phoenix drivers, because you’ve just been named the safest big city commuters in the country! Chandler, Arizona, drivers also topped the list as having some of the safest drivers overall.
Allstate Insurance just released its seventh annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report,” which ranks America’s 200 largest cities in terms of how often car collisions occur to identify which cities have the safest drivers.
For the second year in a row, Fort Collins, Colorado, topped the list as having the safest drivers overall. Chandler, Arizona, drivers came in at a very respectable #4.
Most of the cities ranked – like Fort Collins and Chandler – are medium-sized metropolitan areas, so Allstate also compiled a list of the safest cities with populations of more than 1 million people. On that list, Phoenix came it at #1 – for the seventh year in a row! San Diego and San Antonio are the next safest big cities.
According to the 2011 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Chandler, Arizona, drivers are 20.4% less likely to get into a collision compared to the national average and have an average of 12.6 years between collisions.
In big cities like Phoenix, drivers are actually more likely to get into an accident than the national average, but Phoenix commuters nearly meet that average by being 1.1% more likely to get into a collision. That’s pretty good when you consider commuters in Philadelphia – the worst big city on the list – who are more than 60% more likely get into a collision. The average number of years between collisions for Phoenix drivers is 10.1.
Just because you live in a city with some of the safest drivers in the country, however, doesn’t mean you should take automobile safety for granted. In the event you do have a collision, a vehicle equipped with top-notch safety features can keep you out of serious harm’s way.
Subaru is the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models, two years in a row. You can find all these top safety Subaru models at Subaru Superstore – the premiere Subaru dealership in Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona.
2011 Allstate Best Drivers Report 
2011 Allstate Best Drivers Report (Cities Over 1 Million) 
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Subaru Offers Free Roadside Assistance
April 19, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Subaru Safety, Subaru Service.
Did you know that every Subaru comes with free roadside assistance?
Subaru Roadside Assistance is free and standard on every Subaru from model year 2000 forward. Coverage is automatic – no cumbersome forms to fill out.
Simply save the toll-free number 1-800-261-2155 into your cell phone and Subaru will be a phone call away when you need them most:
• Towing to the nearest authorized Subaru dealer if you cannot safely drive your vehicle.
• Jump-start if your battery is dead
• Gasoline delivery if you run out of gas
• Flat tire change to install your spare
• Emergency lockout service
• National Subaru dealer locator service, with phone numbers and location of the nearest dealer anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
Subaru Roadside Assistance is available anytime during the 3-year/36,000-mile Subaru Limited Warranty, whichever comes first.**
**Specifically excluded from Subaru Roadside Assistance coverage are service requests or claims resulting from: accidents, vandalism, acts of God, violation of any laws, or vehicle modifications not recommended by the manufacturer.
Contact Subaru Superstore for details.
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Subaru Helps You Find a Local Dog Park
April 13, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Subaru Performance, Subaru Safety, Subaru Value.
There’s a reason Subaru is “Dog Tested. Dog Approved.” Subaru of America has one of the highest dog-ownership rates among all automotive companies, with a whopping two-thirds of Subaru owners being pet owners as well. The Subaru Forester was even recently named as one of the top vehicles for dog owners by AAA.
All our Subaru models make perfect pet mobiles, thanks to high crash test ratings, safety features, easy pet entry and exit, ease of cleaning, and more.
Put your Subaru to good use by treating your dog to a fun day at the park. Arizona has lots of friendly dog parks to choose from, including West Chandler Dog Park, Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park and Chaparral Dog Park in Scottsdale.
Find a local dog park near you with Subaru’s handy Dog Park Locator, found on Subaru.com/dogs. But first, check out the dog-friendly Subaru Forester in action below.
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2011 Subaru Legacy Gets Bigger and Better
March 30, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Featured Vehicles, Subaru Safety, Subaru Value.
The Subaru Legacy is one of the most affordable midsize cars on the market. And thanks to its newly enlarged dimensions and improved MPG, it is also a truly family-friendly sedan.
Choices for the Subaru Legacy abound, which comes in numerous trim levels and offers three engine types and three transmissions for varying levels of power. Following the Legacy’s redesign in 2010 – the first complete makeover its received since 2005 – the new Legacy adds four more inches of backseat legroom and improved mileage of 31-mpg highway (23-mpg city).
New for 2011 models are standard folding side mirrors and 16-inch wheels, projector beam headlights, and an upgraded interior that includes metallic-looking trim on the steering wheel and other surfaces. Upholstery choices include cloth and leather. Other interior features include standard keyless entry, standard 60/40-split folding rear seats, available Bluetooth, and available navigation system with backup camera.
Safety features for the Subaru Legacy include 4-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist, electronic stability, side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags for front and rear seats.
The 2011 Legacy starts at $19,995 MSRP – a killer price for a family sedan that just received IIHS’s Top Safety Pick and ALG’s Best Residual Value Award. Stop by Subaru Superstore and check out our large lineup of new and used Legacy models.
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2011 Tribeca Is a Safe, All-Weather SUV with Class
March 29, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Featured Vehicles, Subaru Performance, Subaru Safety.
Our customers love the 2011 Subaru Tribeca, which offers first-class safety credentials and excellent all-weather handling. In fact, handling is one of the best attributes of the Tribeca, which has better steering and body control than most midsize SUVs.
The Tribeca’s 8.4 inches of ground clearance and standard all-wheel give it the appearance of a tough off-road vehicle, but this mid-size crossover is better suited for suburban environments and all-weather performance.
The 2011 Tribeca comes in several trims – the new base Premium, the mid-level Limited and the top-of-the-line Touring model. All trims have the same 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, seating for seven, fog lights, 18-inch wheels, power driver and passenger seat, heated front seats and third-row seating. They also come with a responsive engine and a particularly good all-wheel drive system that gives drivers advanced all-weather safety and performance while at the same time offering car-like handling.
The interior of the Tribeca features futuristic themes and flowing lines, supportive seats and a roomy second row. The new luxury Touring model recently joined the lineup and features a moonroof, navigation system and a reversing camera – all standard.
The 2011 Tribeca is also one of the safest vehicles in its class. The Tribeca has always done very well in government crash tests and was recently designated a “Top Safety Pick.” It’s also chock-full of standard safety features such as side-impact airbags for the front seats and side-curtain airbags for the first and second row.
If you’re looking for a safe midsize SUV with impressive handling and all-weather performance, check out the Subaru Tribeca. We have a great lineup of new and used models for you to choose from.
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Subaru Wins 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK for All Models
March 3, 2011 by SUBARULOVERS, under Subaru Performance, Subaru Safety.
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Whether you’re racing the streets in your WRX or trekking up the mountaintop in your Outback or Forester, you can rest assured you’ll get there safely.
For the second consecutive year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognized Subaru of America as the only automotive manufacturers with a 2011 TOP SAFETY PICK winner in every vehicle class in which it competes.
“We know our customers take their safety very seriously and so we are very pleased that IIHS has recognized us again as the only manufacturer with a TOP SAFETY PICK winner for all its models,” said Tom Doll, executive VP and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. “This is an outstanding success and a tribute to the engineering that goes into our products. The IIHS reinforces to our customers that Subaru maintains the highest standards to produce vehicles that are fun-to-drive, durable, reliable, as well as safe.”
IIHS’s TOP SAFETY PICK recognizes vehicles that, in their testing, do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rear and now rollover crashes. The results are ranked from the lowest ratings (“Poor” or “Marginal”) to the average (“Acceptable”) to the highest (“Good”). Winners in these categories must also have electronic stability control.
“Subaru is the only manufacturer with a TOP SAFETY PICK winner in every vehicle class in which it competes,” said IIHS president Adrian Lund. “The vehicles that earn this designation are the cream of the crop for protecting people in the most common kinds of crashes, and they have electronic stability control for helping drivers stay out of many crashes altogether.”
Come check out the cream of the crop for the categories of Small Cars (the Subaru Impreza), Midsize Cars (the Subaru Legacy and Outback), Midsize SUVs (the Subaru Tribeca), and Small SUVs (the Subaru Forester) at Subaru Superstore. Call us today to set up an appointment or simply drop by! (480) 291-1000
