Is a Subaru Plug-in Hybrid On the Way This Year?

Since the Crosstrek XV Hybrid was discontinued a couple model years ago, drivers have been wondering if a Subaru plug-in hybrid would return at any point, and if the recent reports are true, Subaru plans to unveil an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in the coming months. The Subaru PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) is rumored to to be a conversion of a current model, but it hasn't been released which model it will be yet, although experts are suggesting either the Crosstrek (again) or the Forester as candidates.

 

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Subaru Crosstrek Receives Kelley Blue Book 2018 Five-Year Cost to Own Award!

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek recently received the Kelley Blue Book 2018 Five-Year Cost to Own Award for the Best compact SUV/Crossover category for the second year in a row! The awards are given to vehicles to provide drivers with more insight into the longevity of a vehicle and its value. The Crosstrek earned the award again by providing drivers with the lowest cost of ownership in its segment, which looks at the cost of the vehicle as well as projected expenses like insurance, fuel, vehicle depreciation and more!

 

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The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Wows Reviewers with Old-School Charm

As more and more vehicles plunge headfirst into technology-heavy, futuristic aspirations, the classic 2018 Subaru WRX STI has excelled by sticking to traditional performance car ideals. The WRX’s commitment to performance is inspiring to those of us who want to enjoy our everyday drive, and it has been garnering a lot of attention. Check out this review from Autoweek, this reviewer loves a lot of the same things we do on the WRX.

 

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Subaru’s Favorite Canine Family is Back

”The Barkleys” are the Subaru-driving, golden retriever family that have been featured on several past Subaru commercials. The dogs are back with four new ad spots that have been appealing to people all across the United States. It’s tough not to enjoy the commercials as the undeniably cute dogs get into some whacky, Subaru-centric situations, often interacting with a host of other canines. These are some of our favorite car ads in recent memory, so if you haven’t seen them check out the video above and get ready for some cute animals.

 

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Subaru Poised for Success with New, Three-Row 2019 Ascent

The Subaru brand has benefited greatly from cult followings of their mainstay vehicles featuring standard AWD, durability, and excellent value. The brand thinks they have another winner on their hand with the 2019 Subaru Ascent, a three-row SUV that will be the largest Subaru vehicle on the lineup. Vehicles like the Crosstrek and Forester have performed excellently in the crossover and compact SUV classes, and now Subaru wants to replicate that success on a larger scale.

 

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According to Kelley Blue Book, 2018 Subaru Impreza and WRX Are Shoo-Ins for the 2018 Best Resale Value List

Hot off the presses, auto media source The Newswheel reports that both models have been awarded spots on the much-sought-after KBB slate. So, what does this mean for Confidence In Motion? It means that, among new cars, especially here in Bremerton, WA, it's Subaru that stands the test of time. So, what did the auto research and value expert find?

Journalism's got a knack for keeping things in perspective, so we will, too. The new Subaru Impreza and WRX were found to retain the lion's share…

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2018 Brings Six New ALG Residual Value Awards for Subaru

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Bringing the Confidence in Motion moniker's total to thirty-one since 2010, Subaru has taken home accolades from the analytics division of auto info and pricing guru TrueCar Inc. in its compact car, sports car, and in several SUV categories. That means our automaker has once more been awarded the title, according to ALG, of Top Mainstream Brand. So, which new Subaru cars and SUVs entered the winner's circle? and what does this mean for Subie lovers everywhere? Quite a few, and plenty to which to look forward.

In the way of context, ALG is an industry expert when…

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Confidence in Motion Goes Big: 2019 Subaru Ascent Slated for Early-Summer 2018 Release

If you're a Subaru SUV aficionado, you may remember the seven-passenger Subaru Tribeca for its hallmark blend of hard-charging performance and family-friendly accommodations. Now, there's a new three-row, seven-to-eight-passenger SUV soon to take up the mantle, the new 2019 Subaru Ascent, and it looks to be an American orienteer's dream, built right here in the US and equipped to bring...

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Subaru Forester receives significant updates for its 2018 model year!

Well folks, the new year is just around the corner and you know what that means: new cars! That's right, 2018 Subaru models are just rolling out and we're happy to report that many new models are showing up at our Bremerton, WA dealership. Now, this year comes with a myriad of new features and changes to popular Subaru models, but few have changed more significantly than the new 2018 Subaru Forester. And if you'd like to know all the latest features for this outstanding new Subaru model, we've got a brief breakdown of its most…

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