New 2012 Subaru Impreza - Soon to Hit Dealer Showrooms

By JAKE LINGEMAN on 4/20/2011

The redesigned 2012 Subaru Impreza made its debut in New York on Wednesday with a more refined look, a longer wheelbase and a new four-cylinder engine.

The Impreza's horizontally opposed 2.0-liter produces 148 hp and returns 36 mpg on the highway, even with all-wheel drive. Fuel economy is maximized with electric power steering and low-rolling-resistance tires.

The 2.0-liter engine replaces the previous 2.5-liter flat-four and has a longer piston stroke, leading to smoother operation, Subaru says. Hydraulic engine mounts also filter out engine vibrations. Buyers can choose from a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission.

Bolder wheel arches and accent lines on the body panels are key traits of the redesign. A new hexagon grille has a bigger badge in the center. Designers pushed the base of the windshield forward about eight inches, which enables the front doors to open wider. The new Impreza uses a greater amount of high-strength steel to improve crash safety while minimizing weight gain. Stability and traction control are standard.

The overall length of the new Impreza is about the same as the previous model, but Subaru stretched the wheelbase by about an inch. Redesigned door panels give occupants more hip room, while back-seat passengers get two more inches of legroom. Subaru says it used a better grade of materials in the interior.

The 2012 Impreza is available with all of the connectivity features you might expect, including Bluetooth, HD radio, iPod connections and navigation--many of them optional.

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Summer!

Who is having a great summer so far? We certainly are and we have you the customers to thank for that! We are starting June off with a great bang! We have a new GM by the name of Phil Hughes. Two new salesmen, Scott Dreyfus and Chris Masters. Scott has come to us from our Mazda store. Chris use to work at the Augusta Chronicle. Please come by and say hello!

Have you gone to hang out at the lake, yet? Certainly a beautiful area to take family and friends for a good time in the water whether you are on a boat or not, swimming, skiing, wake boarding, or fishing. I've been out there fishing in the evening and catching fish. Charlotte's been out with friends hanging off of a float.

New Salesperson!

We have a new salesperson you need to come meet! She's now been trained and is ready to sell you cars! Her name is Erica Pastecki! She came to us from the Augusta Chronicle's Marketing Department and decided to switch gears to selling cars.

If you are looking for things to do this week then on St Patrick's Day there is an exhibit at the Aiken Center for the Arts include Nanette Langner, Bettina Ruckelshaus, Michelle Petty, Bob Doster and Diana Hunt . The gallery reception is planned for March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. I've mentioned a few times about the Savannah Riverkeepers who help clean up the canal and river. They are having a clean up on Saturday, March 19th from 9a to 12p. The meeting location will be at the Lake Olmstead picnic area - in which everyone will be divided into groups to cover the most area possible. There will be lunch and t-shirt provided for all participants following the clean up.

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S60 Reality Driving Game App

Do you have a smart phone? Check out the new Volvo S60 Augmented Reality App and Driving Game that interacts with YouTube.com Go into your app store and search for "Volvo Game" or for the Android or iPhone. Once you have it downloaded aim it at the add on the YouTube page to start your game. After today the game will live on through their Facebook page. Don't forget your iPhone or Touch will need to have OS of 4.2 or higher.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward an hour tonight! Daylight Savings Time was first adopted to replace artificial lighting so they could save fuel for the war effort in Germany during World War I at 11:00pm (23:00) on April 30, 1916. It was quickly followed by Britain and many countries from both sides, including the United States. Many countries reverted back to standard time post-World War I, and it wasn’t until the next World War that DST would make its return to many countries in order to save vital energy resources for the war.

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Major Earthquake

Do you want your tires to keep their pressure longer? Then come to the Service department to have NitroFill added to your tires. If you fill up with nitrogen you will increase your tire life up to 30%, improves fuel economy, reduces tire failure up to 50%, improves braking and handling, reduces running tire temperature and wheel corrosion, and maintains proper tire pressure.

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