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The Fastest Selling Cars In America

You might not realize this, but that brand new car you bought probably was sitting on the dealer's lot for 2 whole months.

That's how long, on average, cars sit around waiting for a new home. If cars were as cute as puppies or kittens, dealers could sell cars by making a super emotional video with some Sara McLachlan music played over top, guilting you into coming to adopt a needy vehicle.

But dealers can't keep the great car models on the lot for very long. The car could be a brand new vehicle that people are scrambling to buy, or a popular car in high demand, or a car that's purposefully kept in low supply because it's meant to be "exclusive."

We asked the folks at Edmunds to pull data on which cars are flying off dealers lots faster than the others. It's a good mix of cars, and some of the choices might surprise you.

5. Subaru BRZ (tie)

Days To Turn:12

MSRP: $25,495 - $27,495
Invoice: $24,327 - $26,112
Fuel Economy: 22 mpg City, 30 mpg Highway

The Subaru BRZ is a hot new affordable sports car that the automaker built in partnership with Toyota, which is selling a separate version of this car as the Scion FR-S.

Check out the picture. This is a pretty nice looking sports car for a starting price of $25,500. The sleek exterior is matched by an attractive straightforward interior. If you have the moxie, order up the six-speed manual. Our reviewers prefer it to some sports cars costing $20K more. No wonder buyers are scooping them up.

 

1. Subaru XV Crosstrek

Days To Turn: 7

MSRP: $21,995 - $24,495
Invoice: $20,876 - $23,178
Fuel Economy: 23 mpg City, 30 mpg Highway

If this car looks familiar, it's because it is really an Impreza hatchback that has been tweaked and bulked up a little. The dressing on this Impreza makes it a bit more sporty and interesting than the standard car.

Subaru is on a roll. It jacked up sales all through the recessionary years we have had since Wall Street and mortgage bankers conspired to kill all of our 401Ks the last three years.

It's flying off Subaru dealer lots because it's a brand new, fun-looking and fun-driving model offered by a hot brand.

 

(Source: AOL)

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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Review

 

The much anticipated all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek officially arrived in showrooms in late September and the new crossover is already a hit with buyers. Sales in Japan have already more than quadrupled the Japanese automakers initial sales goals. The XV, as it’s known around the globe, was expected to be popular with buyers, but it looks like it’s going to be a bigger hit than expected. Subaru hasn’t released U.S. sales figures, but we would imagine the new crossover is having similar success here in North America.

XV Crosstrek comes in two models

The new XV Crosstrek is available in two models. The Premium model will start at $22,790 and comes with a Lineartronic CVT, Power moonroof, Touch-screen navigation system, including 6.1-in. LCD screen, voice-activated controls, single-disc CD player, iPod control capability, iTunes tagging, USB port, SMS messaging capability, XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic.

The Limited version starts at $25,245 and adds automatic climate control system, auto on/off headlights, AM/FM stereo with HD Radio, plus 4.3-in. LCD display screen, iTunes tagging and rear vision camera, leather-trimmed upholstery, rear seat armrest with dual cupholders and upgraded instrumentation. Optional on the Limited is a navigation system and moonroof package.

The most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive

One of the reason buyers are flocking to Subaru showrooms is because Subaru says the XV Crosstrek is “the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover utility in America.” The 2013 Crosstrek gets a best-in-class 25/33 city/highway mpg when equipped with the CVT automatic. This manual transmission tester gets 23/30 mpg city/highway. That’s certainly good for the cute-ute, but real-world driving could yield less than spectacular results. As with any vehicle, it all depends how heavy the driver is on the gas.

All XV Crosstrek’s will feature Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical all-wheel-drive and are powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine producing 148 horsepower and 145 lb. ft. of torque.

XV Crosstrek already receiving awards

The all new crossover has already received two awards since September. The XV was awarded the IIHS 2012 Top Safety Pick, and Subaru is the only manufacturer with 2012 IIHS Top Safety Picks for its entire lineup. This is the third year running that Subaru has the distinction of earning the top safety pick from IIHS for every model in its lineup.

Subaru also announced that the XV Crosstrek, along with the Impreza 4-door Sedan and Sport 5-door series, have each won the “Good Design Award 2012″ from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion (JDP). The XV is already receiving much praise and it’s only been in showrooms for two months.

A comfortable and functional cabin

The Subaru XV Crosstrek cabin is comfortable and fairy roomy. The standard cloth upholstery is durable and breathes well in the heat. For those who will take the XV off-road, the fabric will be perfect and easy to keep clean after a day on the trail. There are plenty of soft-touch surfaces for comfort, and lower panels are plastic and also designed for easy cleaning and scuff resistant for off-road use.  Heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors and windshield wiper/de-icer are standard on every XV.

The rear seats offer plenty off legroom and all XV crossovers have seatbacks that fold nearly flat without having to remove the headrest. The rear area offers 22 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the back seat and 52 if  it’s folded down. The XV Crosstrek has increased ground clearance and makes for ease of entry and exit from the front and rear doors.

The Subaru XV Crosstrek drives like a car

Even though the new Subaru XV Crosstrek is taller than the Impreza Outback that it effectively replaces, it rides like a car and you wouldn’t know it comes with an expanded capability chassis with 8.7 inches of ground clearance. The 17-inch alloy wheels, larger front brakes, larger fuel tank and special black wheel arch and rocker panel cladding are all additional features that make the new XV unique. The new features give the new crossover a “go-anywhere” attitude.

The new XV is built more for fuel-mileage than power, and the 148-hp 2-liter boxer engine felt a bit underpowered. Although it was being tested here in Colorado at altitude. Most drivers will find the power is adequate, but the XV is certainly not going to win any races. The high-revving 2.0-liter engine has good power as long as you keep the RPMs up. With the five-speed manual transmission, we found that the lower gears were often needed to keep the XV moving. A six-speed manual would be a benefit but would add considerably to the price. Look for Subaru to eventually add a turbo option, which would make the new XV a lot more fun to drive.

XV Already popular with buyers

Compact crossover utility vehicles are among the fastest growing segments in the industry and Subaru is counting on attracting a younger demographic with its go-anywhere active lifestyle attitude. It’s already a big hit here in Colorado and is well-suited for winter climates. The new crossover already has a big appeal because of its fuel-efficiency and its ability to go anywhere. The price is competitive, and looks like Subaru has come up with another winner to go along with the new BRZ and Impreza sedan.

Buyers can go online and check out all the features and options and build their own XV Crosstrek. Subaru has launched an all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Dynamic Brochure. It’s loaded with interactive tools and videos.

(Source: AutomoBlog)

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2014 Subaru Forester Set for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show Debut

Just the Facts:

• The updated 2014 Subaru Forester, which will get a new six-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission, will debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.
• The 2014 Forester's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine now makes 250 horsepower, up from 224 hp.
• The 2014 Forester has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, just slightly less than the 8.9 inches on some 2013 Foresters.

 

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey — The updated 2014 Subaru Forester, which will get a new six-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable transmission (CVT), will debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Pricing has not been announced.

The revised Forester gets what Subaru describes as a "bolder profile," that appears to be influenced by the 2013 Subaru Impreza.

The 2013 Forester is equipped with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. The 2014 Forester will be one of the few crossovers that offers a manual transmission.

The standard 170-horsepower 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine is a carryover from the 2013 Forester. But the 2014 Forester's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine now makes 250 hp, up from 224 hp. The 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo is only offered with the CVT, which features six- and eight-speed manual modes and Hill Descent Control.

The 2014 Forester has 8.7 inches of ground clearance, just slightly less than the 8.9 inches on some 2013 Foresters.

All-wheel drive will be standard. Subaru says rear seat legroom has increased and the cargo area is bigger. Options will include a navigation system, rearview camera and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.

Edmunds says: The 2014 Subaru Forester gets an update with some major hardware changes.

(Source: Edmunds)