My Subaru Issue 01
Welcome to My Subaru, a lifestyle-outdoor publication geared for Subaru enthusiasts. Our goal is simply to get out and have fun in our vehicles, exploring bush trails and open beaches, outdoor activities and great places to just kick back and relax. Murray Bridge Subaru have stepped forward as our key sponsor, so if you are in the market for a new Subaru, at least in Adelaide, we recommend you check them out. Over the coming issues, we’ll have a crack at some awesome outdoor activities, discover scenic destinations, play with some cool products and explore the Subaru range. So whether you are Subaru enthusiast or just love getting out and about, My Subaru is the channel for you.
Welcome to My Subaru, a lifestyle-outdoor publication geared for Subaru enthusiasts. Our goal is simply to get out and have fun in our vehicles, exploring bush trails and open beaches, outdoor activities and great places to just kick back and relax.
Murray Bridge Subaru have stepped forward as our key sponsor, so if you are in the market for a new Subaru, at least in Adelaide, we recommend you check them out.
Over the coming issues, we’ll have a crack at some awesome outdoor activities, discover scenic destinations, play with some cool products and explore the Subaru range. So whether you are Subaru enthusiast or just love getting out and about, My Subaru is the channel for you.
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06<br />
my subaru<br />
HISTORY<br />
ISTORY<br />
Small SUV’s now represent<br />
the largest vehicle growth<br />
sector. So what models have<br />
shaped <strong>Subaru</strong>’s success in<br />
this competitive market?<br />
For many, <strong>Subaru</strong> launched the crossover<br />
concept back in 1973 with the release of<br />
the <strong>Subaru</strong> Wagon. It was initially seen as a<br />
smart alternative to truck-like four-wheel drives,<br />
offering car like handling with its smaller footprint,<br />
yet still had the ability to engage all four wheels<br />
at the flick of a lever.<br />
The All-Wheel Drive platform introduced with<br />
the Outback and Forester upped the ante,<br />
offering improved levels of grip and safety with<br />
fulltime all-wheel drive. And with improved<br />
ground clearance to tackle mild off-road exploits<br />
such as fire trails, the crossover concept<br />
became a popular choice for those seeking a<br />
lifestyle vehicle.<br />
These days, the mainstays of the <strong>Subaru</strong><br />
crossover range include the XV, Forester and<br />
Outback. Here’s a few of the critical milestones<br />
that helped shape the company’s SUV success<br />
in Australia.<br />
1973 – The first <strong>Subaru</strong> All-Wheel Drive wagon<br />
is released.<br />
1977 – Two seater Brumby All-Wheel Drive Ute<br />
joins the action.<br />
1996 – Outback is released.<br />
1997 – Forester is released.<br />
1993 – Impreza is launched in Australia, later to<br />
become the platform for the XV.<br />
1993 – 2005 Success in the local & World Rally<br />
Championships with the Legacy WRC and<br />
Impreza WRX<br />
<strong>Subaru</strong> becomes the first car company to<br />
offer All-Wheel Drive as standard on every<br />
model sold in Australia (including the non-SUV<br />
variants).<br />
2006 – Tribeca 7-seater SUV is released.<br />
2007 – <strong>Subaru</strong> is awarded the maximum 5-star<br />
ANCAP occupant safety rating across its entire<br />
range.<br />
2009-2<strong>01</strong>0 – A diesel is introduced to the<br />
Outback and Forester lines.<br />
2<strong>01</strong>2 – The XV compact SUV, based on the<br />
Impreza is released.<br />
Source: <strong>Subaru</strong> Australia
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