2022 Subaru BRZ Earns IIHS 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

Subaru announced that the 2022 BRZ sport car was named a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2022 BRZ achieved IIHS’s highest honor for the first time. The 2022 BRZ joins six other Subaru models in receiving an IIHS award this year including.

 

 

 

2022 TOP SAFETY PICK + Winners

• Subaru BRZ
• Subaru Outback
• Subaru Legacy
• Subaru Ascent
• Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 

 

2022 TOP SAFETY PICK Winners

• Subaru Impreza
• Subaru Crosstrek 

 

To earn a 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, vehicles must receive  ‘Good’ ratings in each of IIHS’s six crashworthiness evaluations; ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlight ratings, and available front crash prevention that achieves “Advanced” or “Superior” ratings in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. The ‘Plus’ is awarded to models that come exclusively with ‘Good’ or ‘Acceptable’ headlights. 

 

 “We are thrilled the all-new BRZ received a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award right out of the gate,” said Thomas J. Doll, President and Chief Executive Officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “Our top priority with BRZ is to provide customers with an exciting and engaging sports car with the highest standards in safety.” [1]

 

The 2022 Subaru BRZ is powered by a 2.4-liter 228 hp SUBARU BOXER® engine paired with a six-speed close-ratio manual transmission or a six-speed electronic direct-control automatic transmission. The 2022 Subaru BRZ is offered in two trim levels, Premium and Limited. Find your new 2022 Subaru BRZ at Ferguson Subaru, near Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Subaru Media.

Subaru Earns Four Awards in Kelley Blue Book 2022 5-Year Cost To Own Awards

Subaru has won four categories in Kelley Blue Book’s 2022 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The 2022 Subaru Outback earned was recognized as the leader in the Mid-Size SUV 2-Row category (second year in a row). The 2022 Subaru Forester secured the crown in the Compact SUV category (third year in a row). The 2022 Subaru BRZ took the top spot in the Sports Car category. Finally, the 2022 Subaru Ascent won in the Mid-Size SUV 3-Row category (second year in a row). 

 

 

2022 Subaru Outback 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Midsize SUV – 2-row (second year in a row) 

 

2022 Subaru Forester 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Compact SUV (third year in a row) 

 

2022 Subaru BRZ 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Sports Car   

 

2022 Subaru Ascent 

5-Year Cost to Own Award: Mid-Size – 3-row (second year in a row) 

 

Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle valuation and information, created the 5-Year Cost to Own Awards to help shoppers make more informed new-car buying decisions by breaking down typical ownership cost details and naming the brands and models with the lowest projected five-year total. This data allows consumers to see the big picture of what a new vehicle will cost them over time, helping shoppers save money by choosing a vehicle that best meets their needs and their long-term budget. 

 

Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own information is developed using Kelley Blue Book® Residual Values to calculate depreciation costs. Kelley Blue Book calculates total ownership costs for new vehicles by applying a sophisticated valuation methodology along with critical financial data from third-party providers. 

 

Subaru’s performance on the latest Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards reinforces Subaru’s commitment to providing customers with vehicles made to the highest standards of value, dependability, reliability, and safety. Ferguson Subaru is Northeast Oklahoma's premier Subaru dealer. 

 

Ferguson Subaru is proud to offer all four Kelley Blue Book’s 2022 5-Year Cost to Own award-winning Subaru models. If you'd like to learn more about the Ascent, BRZ, Forester, Outback, or any other new Subaru model; contact our team of friendly Subaru product experts at 918-258-1800.

Outback and BRZ Earn Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice Awards

The Subaru Outback and Subaru BRZ were named Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice award winners. 

 

 

The editors of Car and Driver noted, “Our staff of automotive experts has pored over every data point, driven hundreds of thousands of miles, and applied our rigorous testing regimen to vehicles of every type to determine the best and brightest cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and electric vehicles available today.” [1]

 

Car and Driver editors went on to say, "Vehicles that earn our Editors' Choice award each year are the top-ranked models in their respective segments...All of the vehicles listed have excelled in our testing and impressed us on the road. Each one fulfills its intended mission superbly and delivers great value at its price point." [1]

 

The Subaru Outback earned its 2022 Editors’ Choice award in the "station wagon" category. The editors of Car and Driver praised the Outback for its rugged appearance, cargo-friendly interior, and comfortable ride. The Subaru BRZ received its 2022 Editors’ Choice badge in the "Affordable Sports Car" segment. The BRZ received high marks for its affordability, powerful engine, and "delightful" handling. 

 

Ferguson Subaru is Northeast Oklahoma's premier Subaru dealer. Ferguson Subaru is proud to offer both of Subaru's Car and Driver 2022 Editors’ Choice award winning models. If you'd like to learn more about the Subaru Outback, Subaru BRZ, or any other new Subaru model; contact our team of friendly, Subaru product experts at 918-258-1800.

 

 

Sources:

[1]
Johnson, Darin. “2022 Editors' Choice: The Best New Cars, Trucks, Suvs, and Minivans.” Car and Driver, Car and Driver, 1 Feb. 2022, https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a38873223/2022-editors-choice/.

2022 Subaru Ascent Tops Motortrend's "Best Three-Row Midsize SUVs to Buy for 2022" Ranking

Increasingly we encounter shoppers who are looking for a reliable three-row SUV to haul around their active, growing family, here at Subaru dealership serving the Greater Tulsa Metro. Whether these Tulsa families are rushing their kids to SoccerCity, planning a road trip, or simply packing everyone up for an evening dinner; they often desire similar traits for their family hauler - reliability, comfort, practical features, and plenty of cargo and passenger space. 

 

We usually point these shoppers to the Subaru Ascent. Admittedly we're a little biased; however, we're not the only ones who think the Subaru Ascent is the best three-row SUV for active families. The largest automotive media company in the world agrees with us! The 2022 Subaru Ascent lead the pack on MotorTrend's latest "Best Three-Row Midsize SUVs to Buy for 2022" ranking; beating out the likes of the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2022 Dodge Durango, and 2022 Ford Explorer. [1]

 

MotorTrend's editors had the following to say about the 2022 Subaru Ascent, "Subaru has jumped into the big-SUV game in a big way with its Subaru Ascent, and boy did it ever impress us, so much so that it tops our Ultimate Rankings of three row midsize SUVs." [2]

 

Ferguson Subaru is proud to offer the new 2022 Subaru Ascent to our Tulsa Metro families. If you're currently looking for a reliable family hauler, we highly encourage you to, at least, give the Subaru Ascent consideration. Schedule a test-drive in a Subaru Ascent, today, by calling our team of Subaru professionals at 918-258-1800. 

 

 

ABOUT MOTORTREND

A media brand of MotorTrend Group, MotorTrend was founded in 1949 and is internationally recognized as one of the leading brands in the automotive category. The MotorTrend brand is composed primarily of Discovery’s MotorTrend Network; the award-winning website MotorTrend.com and MotorTrend App subscription video on-demand service, and MotorTrend magazine. The MotorTrend Group is the largest automotive media company in the world, incorporating a direct-to-consumer network, an extensive automotive digital operation, a massive social media presence, and a live event portfolio. [3]

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Floyd, Mike. “The Best Three-Row Midsize SUVs to Buy for 2022.” Motortrend, 14 Dec. 2021, https://www.motortrend.com/features/best-3-row-suvs-to-buy/?fbclid=IwAR3PQoRt9bdQOxEOMhduX3zx1oGRmi63Mq6YBJIEd5ErgbUepm5Co7YmX-s. Accessed 15 Dec. 2021.

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“The Best Three-Row Midsize SUVs to Buy for 2022.” Motortrend, 14 Dec. 2021, https://www.motortrend.com/features/best-3-row-suvs-to-buy?slide=23. Accessed 15 Dec. 2021.

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“About Us.” MotorTrend, https://www.motortrend.com/about-us/. 

2021 Subaru Share The Love Event | Ferguson Subaru

Ferguson Subaru has selected Hope is Alive Ministries as our hometown charity for the 2021 Subaru Share the Love® Event. Customers who purchase or lease a new Subaru can select Hope Is Alive, or one of four national charities, to receive a $250 donation from Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA). 

 

The 14th annual Subaru Share the Love Event runs from November 18, 2021 to January 3, 2022, and for a sixth year in a row, there will be no cap on the total donation from SOA to its Subaru Share the Love Event charitable partners. At the culmination of this year, SOA and its retailers hope to exceed a grand total of $225 million donated since the creation of the Subaru Share the Love Event. 

 

The 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event will include the following four national charities: 

• The ASPCA®  
• Make-A-Wish®  
• Meals on Wheels America  
• National Park Foundation 

 

Hope is Alive is a wonderful, life-changing, Oklahoma based non-profit. Hope is Alive exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics and those that love them; to inspire hope, build foundations and change the lives of people affected by addiction.
Hope is Alive provides specialized one-of- a-kind opportunities to men and women who are ready to take their recovery to the next level. Hope Is Alive has rehabilitation homes across Oklahoma (including Oklahoma City, and Tulsa), Kansas, and North Carolina. You can learn more about Hope Is Alive at: hopeisalive.net

 

In addition, service your vehicle and support a great cause. For every routine Subaru vehicle service visit during the Subaru Share the Love Event, Ferguson Subaru will donate $5 to our Hope Is Alive. Ferguson Subaru will also donate an additional $50 to Hope Is Alive here in our community for each sold or leased vehicle.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SUBARU SHARE THE LOVE EVENT, HERE:

https://www.fergusonsubaru.com/share-the-love.htm

New Record In The Books - Pastrana & Custom WRX STI Set New Mt. Washington Hillclimb Record

Travis Pastrana has set a new hillclimb record, racing to the peak of Mt. Washington, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Clocking in a time of 5 minutes, 28.67 seconds, Travis Pastrana beat the previous Mt. Washington Hillclimb record by 16.05 seconds. 

 

 

The Mt. Washington Hillclimb, traditionally held every three years, is one of the most challenging motorsport events in the United States and the oldest hillclimb in North America. The path up the tallest mountain on the East Coast is narrow, steep and treacherous. The course is famous for its unpredictable weather and features a mixed-surface road, forcing drivers to contend with grip levels that shift suddenly from tarmac to gravel and back again in the middle of the climb. With an average grade of 12% and an uneven surface bounded by serious drops above the treeline. 

 

Mr. Pastrana completed this awe-inspiring achievement behind the wheel of his custom-built Subaru Gymkhana 2020 WRX STI - known as the Airslayer. The highly-developed Subaru Airslayer WRX STI is powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter flat-four that makes 862 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. Along with a significant power bump, major suspension advancements and an ultra-light curb weight, the Airslayer was tailor-made for the wide-open mentality of hillclimbs. 

 

WATCH THE ENTIRE VIDEO OF THE RECORD-BREAKING HILLCLIMB RUN

 

 

 

Towards the end of the video, after crossing the finish-line, Travis is heard saying, "this thing's a beast!" Well, Mr. Pastrana, the Airslayer WRX STI maybe a beast, but as are you! Pastrana had more things to say about the incredible machine, "Coming off a second-place finish at Goodwood I really wanted to set a new record here to show what the car could do in the right environment...So much fun and I can’t wait to do it again next time!”

 

Pastrana is currently taking his Gymkhana 2020 WRX STI on the "Airslayer Global Takeover tour." The next stop for the Airslayer STI will be at the Subaru Wicked Big Meet - the largest Subaru enthusiast festival in the world - help on September 12, 2021, at the Stafford Motor Speedway, in Stafford Springs, Connecticut. Other scheduled events include Subiefest California and the Los Angeles Auto Show. 

 

 

Sources:
media.subaru.com

Subaru Crosstrek - The Ideal Crossover for the Graduating Senior in Your Life

Ferguson Subaru would like to congratulate any, and all, 2021 college graduating seniors! We commend you for a job well done. You are not only triumphant over all the homework assignments, mid-terms, and finals; but you also overcame the unexpected challenges brought on by a global pandemic. For this incredible achievement, our team here at Ferguson Subaru, applauds you! 

 

Graduating college and moving to the next chapter is one of the most exciting times in a young adult’s life. Whether you are graduating from the University of Tulsa, OU-Tulsa, OSU-Tulsa, NSU-Broken Arrow, Rogers State University, or any of the other fine, Oklahoma higher educational institutions; you likely have many paths open to you, as you launch out into your professional career. Whatever path you choose to go down, one thing you'll most certainly need is a reliable form of transportation. Ferguson Subaru is here to help with any of your transportation needs.

 

 

One vehicle that we highly suggest, for recent college graduates, is the Subaru Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek, which is not only safe, reliable and economical, is also fun to drive and can carry friends and gear on off-road adventures. The compact SUV is perfect for the city and the occasional off-road adventure. The Crosstrek comes standard with Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a 5-star vehicle safety rating from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 

 

You do not have to simply take our word for it, however. Autotrader also recommends the Crosstrek for recent college graduates. Autotrader recently released their list of "10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2021." The list recognizes vehicles with a practical range of value, fuel economy, safety, and reliability. Not surprisingly the Subaru Crosstrek founds it way on the list. Autotrader praised the Crosstrek with the distinction for its practicality, efficiency, and off-road-friendly features.

 

For more information about Autotrader’s 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates in 2021, visit: https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/10-best-cars-recent-college-graduates-281474980013135

 

For more information about the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, visit FergusonSubaru.com/2021-subaru-crosstrek