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Enthusiasts from coast to coast share one common feeling that is not swayed by their favorite platform or sub genre of interest, recreation, or sport when getting behind the wheel of their vehicle. The common thread that runs through this inspiring and creatively vast community is brand dedication and pride. As we have commented on many times before, there is not a more faithful and committed community than the Subaru tribe - one who has a spirit that goes far back in time. At some point in automotive history, someone was bitten by the Subaru bug, the fever spread, and as a result, the afflicted have been joyfully living for the worship of their cherished Subies ever since. Well, that may have been a little over dramatic, but, attend any Subaru event and you will see inspiration flow seamlessly right in front of your own eyes. It really doesn't matter where you come from or where you've been, if you own or have owned a Subaru the common bond has been established no matter the definition of your vehicle's purpose is to you. Taking a look at the enthusiast's existence in general, measuring it at the most passive or extreme level, whether inside or outside this community, everyone has a specific lifestyle, a core set of beliefs, and, most importantly to this breed of human, pleasures they wish to pursue each day by getting behind the wheel. Most of us may find any other reason to be quite ridiculous. Why would anyone purchase a vehicle if driving or the pure joy of operating, understanding, or cherishing this machine inside and out is not the first and most important part of your life? That is crazy talk, right? Well, believe it or not, there are many people in this world who just use a vehicle with a utilitarian purpose in mind born either from pure necessity or lack of interest in style, color, or performance personality. The roads still contain drivers who just don't think about vehicles any other way. For you and I, this is a fact that is very hard to believe but one that is unfortunately true. Something that we cannot confirm as fact or assume carries any supernatural weight, but it seems hard to believe that Subaru owners choose their platforms based on no interest in purpose. From our experience, the Subaru owner, more often than not, has a predetermined plan for their chosen vehicle whether they are simply a daily commuter, busy soccer parent, weekend warrior, road trip addict, camping fanatic, or off-roading aficionado. The Subaru family of vehicles has a sibling for just about everyone. It is no joke when Subaru uses the word "love" to accurately equate the relationship between their drivers and cars they own because, like no other company, other than Apple Computer, their product has a heart underneath its hood that appeals to people who feel truly connected to not only what the machine can do, but mostly what the machine is about. The best thing about turning your eyes towards a Subaru is how easy it is for that vehicle to connect to you when pure enjoyment is always the common denominator of the relationship.
Not everyone has their eye on ultimate performance, climbing the steepest hills, or purposeful encounters with challenging obstacles or competitions. Some people are only interested in a comfortable, dependable, safe ride that, if affordable, can be upgraded, modified, or slightly enhanced to reflect some of their personality on the outside of the vehicle or inside the cabin. If we focus on two Subaru models that have become familiar and iconic names for the brand, plus maintaining a constant symbol of safety and dependability for decades, we would need to draw our target around both the Subaru Impreza and the Subaru Legacy. These two platforms could easily satisfy the needs of a driver who wants both an enjoyable daily commute from the workplace to someplace and a comfortable, responsive, and dependable long distance adventure with a lot of headroom for modification, if the owner desires. The Subaru Impreza has proven to have an impressive evolution over since its introduction in 1994. A platform that has endured six generations strong with pioneering changes in design, degrees of performance, and style, the Impreza has continued to be one of Subaru's most important and inspiring models to those rabid enthusiasts and also to the onlookers who have observed it's growth from the sidelines for the past 30 years. We've seen the early Impreza sedans and hatchbacks creatively and impressively morph into innovative performance vehicles when injected with proven technology and embossed with the WRX and STi moniker while also witnessing it take on an individualist existence as a popular consumer staple serving drivers around the globe. It has maintained its personality as one of Subaru's most efficient, reliable, comfortable, and safe offerings for consumers and lovers of the drive who live both in the city or off country roads. Along with comfort and stability, the Impreza also provides its owner with Subaru's iconic and responsive Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system which can handle the challenges of inclement weather, rough road conditions, that may defeat the attempts of competing brands. For drivers who want a little more space from a midsize sedan, they may want to investigate the Subaru Legacy, a vehicle with a long, respected history with the brand and a dedicated fan base which has dubbed it a source of economical dependability for a number of generations. The Subaru Legacy is viewed by some of the brand's faithful as the true symbol of the carmaker's longevity, pathways through re-invention and journey through change which has traveled within its bloodstream since its birth in 1989. Subaru pushed this platform out of the gate equipped with their boxer engine, a front wheel drive or their all-wheel-drive transmission offered to customers as a standard option. Over the past 25 years the Legacy has become a familiar face on the roads of America in a time when the midsize sedan has taken a back seat to the more popular sport utility vehicle and luxury sport pickup, but held its own against the competition until recently. Unfortunately, Subaru has decided to end the Legacy's run in 2025, but there should be a supply to choose from if you are a sedan lover still looking for a vehicle that provides comfort, durability, reliability, good handling, competitive fuel economy and the famous Subaru badge of safety that may serve the smart commuter a memorable daily experience.
There may be times when the best recovery for a long week at work and a heavy city commute is a weekend of fresh air, a campsite, or a lake side cabin accompanied by a trail ready vehicle filled with family, fishing gear, and plenty of food. On the other side of the coin, maybe you want to take a relaxing fall road trip to see the changing foliage, discover some interesting landmarks, and capture some lasting memories along the way behind the wheel of a comfortable, spacious and safe touring vehicle. There may also be redemption somewhere on the edge of both these worlds where the only medicine for your ills is a weekend rolling down a trail, getting over the dirt, mud, and water, while experiencing some exciting performance and powerful response in a safe, dependable, capable off-roading companion that will not only deliver good memories, but also serve as a comfortable, stable, stress reliever to enhance your lifestyle. The Subaru Forester has really become a go-to vehicle for drivers who need a powerful, spacious, but compact sports utility vehicle that combines comfort, stability, and durability while providing its owner with a solid foundation of confidence if some questionable situations decide to get in your way. Since 1997, the Forester has been one of Subaru's most popular and successful achievements while constantly being praised year after year for its impressive safety record, it reliable and rugged personality, and versatile format which has always appealed to a wide range of groups who align and blend with both daily commuters, outdoor enthusiasts, and those who crave a durable utility workhorse. It is the perfect vehicle for individual drivers who need a little toughness along with higher stance, and those family-oriented consumers who need both a spacious interior and a comforting ride to multitask through a challenging schedule of events and the physically demanding obligations of life. Subaru has equipped this vehicle with a plethora of technology and functionality to align with the standards of other performers within the fleet. The Forester includes the Subaru Symmetrical AWD and X-MODE, just to name two of the features so it could easily double as a victorious off-roader if it was backed into a corner. Like the Forester, but with a longer stride, stylish lines, and more of a midsize crossover persona, the Subaru Outback brings you into another realm of performance for the average consumer that gets conquered by a vehicle who is also ready for daily commuter traffic, weekend trails, muddy side roads, unforgiving and unpredictable snow events, while providing comfort and style to the observer. Both the Forester and the Outback could also be a great choice for any enthusiast who wants a vehicle that has high modification potential. We know from constant communications and the purchasing history within our own customer base that both of these platforms can transform into head-turning showstoppers when exterior modifications and enhancements are applied both to amplify style and provide protection if the driver wants to be both smart commuter and intelligent performer. As Subaru offers a great selection of products to serve all masters who pursue the ultimate in reliability and safety all the way through the high performance demands of road, track, and trail, we can say with confidence that no matter which one of the four featured platforms is your choice to align with your lifestyle and driving purpose, the Subaru Impreza, Legacy, Forester, and Outback solidly stand as amazing platforms that not only deliver but bring joy into driving like no other brand. All provide a sweet perfect balance between pleasure, performance, and satisfaction.
If you are seriously considering the purchase of one of Subaru's premiere vehicles, whether it be the Subaru Impreza, the Subaru Legacy, the Subaru Forester, or the Subaru Outback, please take a look at the selection of upgrades we have in our online catalog.
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Bryon Turcotte - Marketing Writer/Analyst
Turcotte has worked as a writer, journalist, and digital content developer for 30 years. He began his career in music journalism in 1995 then worked for several years as both a staff writer, managing editor, and a freelancer for both regional and national music publications. Over the next three decades his contributions extended beyond the music industry as he served within the realms of higher education, science and technology, manufacturing, and finance. He has been serving as a content developer and writer on the Subimods Marketing team since August 2023.
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