Just a little info I read- The 13 Forester, and I'm not sure if it is the current US body style or not or the new for 14 US. body gets some interesting engine selections- A 2.0 FB 150 hp, A 2.0d 147hp and a FA20DIT XT 240 HP.Not sure if the 2.0 FB(Impreza) will be a US choice but the XT sounds great!
German 13 Forester
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2011 Outback Limited 2.5i (sold 257,000km)/2018 Crosstrek limited 2022 Forester Limited
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...through out the entire Subaru line up the Europeans get way better options than we do here in North America...which really sucks!
This is a Pdf with the accessory list for the German Outbacks!
http://www.subaru.de/fileadmin/downloads/modelle/Outback/Zubehoer/outback-zubehoer.pdf
http://www.subaru.de/fileadmin/downloads/modelle/Outback/Zubehoer/outback-zubehoer.pdf
I would not want a 150hp Forester.
The New Impreza seems to be doing fine with less power, maybe the new Forester will be lighter to compensate(slightly) for it.
I have a new Impreza and think is just adequate so I expect the US version to keep the 2.5 FB. The question is will we get an XT version or will the Turbo's be
a WRX/STI/BRZ engine only?
Its possible but I think the Forester is just too big for the 2.0 here. We'll see how people respond to the Crossteck with the 2.0 soon.
I don't see how the crosstrek is going to be much different. Its only a lifted Impreza and I m pretty sure its not rated for any towing(in the US). All that aside, I would agree.. I can't see the FB20 being sufficient, FB25 most likely. A big MAYBE would be a 2.0 for base and lower trims, with the 2.5 for the mid to higher trims?..
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It's not Subaru's fault that we get limited engine choice options.
The US buying public is largely un(der)educated when it comes to cars (other things too but I'll keep it to cars)....:12: Amazing actually for a nation that prides itself as to being car crazy...
I must say though that the marketing peeps at SOA could do a better job and offer some alternatives, even if it was on special order...
A diesel fozzy would be killer as well as a turbo manual OB.. Hint hint SOA!!!
The seat back protectors look sweet and more rugged than our option.
It helps to read / speak German... and man, do I feel like we're loosing out.
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I actually had our government in mind as being largely responsible for regulations that prevent diesel and enthusiast oriented powertrain options..EPA and fuel economy etc.
just looked it up- according to posted pricing, http://www.subaru.de/fileadmin/downloads/modelle/Outback/PreiseDaten/Outback_2012_08_10FINAL.pdf
a German-delivered base 2.5i Outback is €38,700, which is $49,536 at today's exchange rate of 1.28.
yeah, you'd want some goodies on it for that price.
a German-delivered base 2.5i Outback is €38,700, which is $49,536 at today's exchange rate of 1.28.
yeah, you'd want some goodies on it for that price.
I wonder how much of the price goes to their Government as tax? (sales and/or import tax)
Don't forget that all cars are in general more expensive, not just Subarus.
Tax is not the point, purchasing power is the point.
For example: Germany has 19 % of VAT, Switzerland has 8 %, but here cars are nonetheless 10 - 20 % more expensive. Funny thing is, that Subarus are the only cars beeing more expensive in Germany, but this is related to the importer.
If necessairy I can translate.
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