SUBARU TAKES TOP HONOR IN 2021 ALG RESIDUAL VALUE AWARDS

 

Subaru has been named the 2021 Top Mainstream Brand for Residual Value from the ALG Residual Value Awards. ALG, the analytics division of TrueCar Inc., serves as the industry benchmark for forecasting vehicle values and depreciation data. With the latest award, Subaru is a five-time top brand for residual value, having taken home the honor in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2021. 

 

In addition to the Residual Value Award honor, four Subaru models received top recognition in their respective segments. 

• Subaru WRX – Best Sports Car  
• Subaru Crosstrek – Best Sub-Compact Utility  
• Subaru Forester – Best Compact Utility  
• Subaru Impreza – Best Compact Car 

 

“Subaru has a proven track record when it comes to industry-leading residual values and the brand has shown consumers that their strong vehicle line-up is supported by vehicles that hold their value,” said Eric Lyman, Chief Industry Analyst at ALG. [1]

 

The ALG Residual Value Awards recognized vehicles in 29 segments predicted to maintain the highest percentage of the Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) after three years. Alongside vehicle accolades, ALG selected two brands for overall Mainstream and Premium industry sectors. Based on the 2021 model year, selected winners are determined after ALG utilizes a forecast model that looks at various macro, industry, segment, and vehicle factors. 

 

Time and again, car-buyers choose Subaru for the value, reliability, and safety that each vehicle promises. Customers know they can count on Subaru vehicles to last through the seasons of their lives. Winning the Top Brand for Residual Value Award, for a fifth year, is a testament to the love and care Subaru puts into building their cars.

 

New car shopping? Shop smart. Purchase the brand that will hold its value the longest; shop Subaru! Ferguson Subaru carries the entire line-up of Subaru's award winning family of sedans and SUVs. Ferguson Subaru is proud to serve the Greater Tulsa Metro and Northeast Oklahoma.

 

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WRX from Baby Driver Film Is Still Being Driven by Baby

2017's action-comedy-crime film, Baby Driver, was a smash success. The National Board of Review chose the movie as one of the top ten films of 2017. [1] The movie is set in Atlanta, Georgia and follows a young, talented driver through a myriad of heists, robberies, and daring car chases. The movie drew special attention from Subaru fans, as the young driver's get-away vehicle of choice was a red WRX. 

While it's been confirmed that there will be a sequel to Baby Driver [2], it's not know if the WRX will grace the big screen a second time. However, thanks to Ansel Elgort (the actor who plays baby) and his Twitter feed, we've learned that the Baby Driver WRX is still out there spinning its wheels, utilizing its iconic Subaru performance for some fun-filled stunts. 

On January 4th, Ansel posted a video of himself taking his WRX out for some spins, in the snow. 

Nyc snowstorm no worries baby will give u a ride 😎 pic.twitter.com/oUyVi787BH

— Ansel Elgort (@AnselElgort) January 4, 2018

It's no wonder why the directors of Baby Driver chose the Subaru WRX for the film's star get-away vehicle. Subaru WRX STI has assisted the Subaru Rally Team USA to 11 overall rally championships in the United States. Plus, the Subaru WRX is the longest-lasting turbocharged all-wheel drive vehicle in its class. Not to mention, the Subaru WRX has the largest passenger volume among all-wheel drive vehicles in its class. 

While we eagerly await the sequel to Baby Driver, discover the joys of the WRX for yourself. Take the Subaru WRX for a test-drive, at Ferguson Subaru. Ferguson Subaru is Oklahoma's number one Subaru volume dealer. We have a huge selection of WRX and WRX STi models to choose from.


Sources:

[1]
"National Board of Review Announces 2017 Award Winners". National Board of Review. November 28, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.

[2]
 Hall, Jacob (December 5, 2017). "'Baby Driver' Sequel "Being Hammered Out," Edgar Wright Plans to Write the Screenplay". /Film. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

2018 WRX & 2018 Crosstrek Earn IIHS 2017 Top Safety Pick+ Award

The 2018 WRX and 2018 Crosstrek, when equipped with optional EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, have received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award. Both the 2018 WRX and 2018 Crosstrek also received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with both EyeSight and LED Steering Responsive Headlights. 

The 2018 WRX and 2018 Crosstrek received the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award by achieving the highest possible rating of “Good” in the IIHS crashworthiness evaluations of rear impact, roof crush, side impact, front moderate overlap, and front small overlap, as well as EyeSight receiving a “Superior” rating in the Institute’s front crash prevention testing. 

These safety accolades prove Subaru's committed to developing vehicles with the highest safety standards. The Subaru WRX has earned an IIHS Top Safety pick for three years running (2015-2017), while the Subaru Crosstrek is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for six years running (2012-2017). 

All 2018 Subaru models with EyeSight and LED Steering Responsive Headlights have now received the highest possible 2017 safety rating from IIHS. The WRX and Crosstrek join the Outback, Legacy, Impreza, and Forester to have earned the prestigious safety award.

Subaru Has Record-Breaking Month and Record-Breaking Year

Subaru of America had a record breaking December. Subaru sold a total of 56,274 vehicles, in December, making it the best month ever for Subaru, eclipsing the previous best month of September 2015 (53,070). The month also marked the 22nd successive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the Japanese automaker, which continues to outpace the industry. 

December didn't just mark an impressive month; it also capped the end of a record breaking year for Subaru. It was the best year in Subaru's history. It was also the seventh consecutive year of sales records for Subaru of America and eighth consecutive year of sales increases. 

Every vehicle in Subaru's line-up of award-winning sedans and SUVs help contribute to the record-breaking success. 

Taking a look at Subaru's sedan line-up, the Subaru Legacy sedan achieved 60,447 sales in 2015. On the performance side, the company’s WRX and STI models were up 32.3% with annual sales of 33,724. 

Subaru's SUVs, the Forester, Outback, WRX/STI and Crosstrek, were also notably strong as each carline achieved new annual sales records. The Forester and Outback mid-size CUVs finished the year with sales of 175,192 and 152,294, up 9.5% and 9.7%, respectively. The small CUV entrant, Crosstrek, added 88,927 sales to the year-end total. 

Here's a list of accomplishments Subaru achieved at the end of December, 2015:

• 22nd consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold; Best Outback month ever 
• Best December ever for Legacy, Forester, WRX/STI, Outback and Crosstrek 
• Best year ever for Forester, WRX/STI, Outback and Crosstrek 
• 29th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters sold 
• 49th consecutive month of year-over-year growth 
• December 2015 marks best-ever sales month in company history 
• Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 582,675 vehicles; up 13.4 percent over 2014 

Subaru’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Thomas J. Doll, had the following to say about Subaru's continued success, “As our franchise closes its seventh consecutive annual sales record, we have to give our heartfelt thanks to our retailers, distributors and colleagues, as well as Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. for making these historic results possible." 

With a focus on customer-oriented products, Subaru is well positioned to continue its success into 2016. Not only are Subaru vehicles fuel-efficient, every Subaru comes with Subaru's famous Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, giving the vehicles unparalleled traction and control. 

Ferguson Subaru is here to serve Northeast Oklahoma. After signing the Subaru Love Promise, we've pledge to do right by our Tulsa-area community. The Subaru Love Promise is a pledge we made to continue making a positive impact in the world and in our neighborhood. We are also looking forward to Subaru's continue success in 2016, and give our thanks to our Broken Arrow, Tulsa, and Northeast Oklahoma customers for a great year in 2015.

2016 Subaru WRX STi and BRZ Series.HyperBlue Edition

Not many states can compete with the natural beauty Oklahoma has to offer. Even the state flag of Oklahoma has its own unmistakable beauty. 
Of course, we might be a little biased being Oklahoma's number one Subaru dealer. 

One thing we love about the Oklahoma state flag is its instantly recognizable blue background. According to Maps of the World, "The origin of the sky blue color can be traced back to the flag used by the Choctaw soldiers at the time of the Civil War. This color stands for the great virtues of loyalty and fidelity towards the state and its people." [1] The blue on the Oklahoma flag signifies devotion. 

If there's one thing you should know about Subaru, it's Subaru's devotion for producing high-quality, attractive sports cars. Their latest special edition models not only demonstrate their love for top-notch sports cars, but are also a surprisingly perfect match for our Oklahoma Subaru customers. 

Subaru has revealed the 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition Subaru BRZ and Subaru WRX STi models. The limited edition models feature Subaru’s exclusive Hyper Blue exterior paint with matching interior trim. 

Doesn't that Hyper Blue paint pop! It matches nicely with the Oklahoma flag!

The 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition will be produces exclusively on 2016 Subaru WRX STI and 2016 Subaru BRZ models. Production will be limited to 700 WRX STI and 500 BRZ cars for the United States. 

2016 Series.HyperBlue WRX STI 
With rally cross in its DNA, the Subaru WRX STi is one of the meanest sports cars on the road. Now in the new 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition it's both fierce and stunning. The 2016 Series.HyperBlue trim brings exclusive blue stitching to the leather wrapped steering wheel, standard Alcantara seats, manual transmission shifter boot, console as well as carpeted floor mats with the traditional Cherry Red STI logo. The Series.HyperBlue WRX STI is also equipped with 18" BBS Black Alloy wheels and black badging with black painted exterior mirrors. 

2016 Series.HyperBlue BRZ 
The Series.HyperBlue BRZ cabin features an exclusive design scheme. The leather and Alcantara upholstery includes Hyper blue leather head restraints and seat bolsters. Blue stitching accents the seats and the blue and black leather-wrapped steering wheel, as well as the shift lever boot and leather-wrapped parking brake handle. The blue motif carries to the center console kneepads and door trim, accented by an embroidered silver BRZ logo on the front seatbacks. Carpeted floor mats also pick up the BRZ logo and blue stitching. The exterior continues the Series.HyperBlue theme with 17" black alloy wheels, black glossy badging and painted black finish exterior mirrors. 

The 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition Subaru BRZ
and Subaru WRX STi will go on sale this Fall. 

Ferguson Subaru is devoted to providing the best customer service in Oklahoma. Stay tuned to our Subaru blog or follow us on our Facebook page and we'll update you as soon as the Series.HyperBlue 2016 models arrive at our Broken Arrow Subaru dealership!

[Update] 9/30/15
Ferguson Subaru now has the Subaru.HyperBlue limited edition BRZ in stock!
view our inventory online at www.FergusonSubaru.com

Sources:
[1] www.mapsofworld.com

Subaru Rally & Subaru RallyCross Get Set to for Another Season

2014 brought a milestone of accomplishments to the Subaru Rally and Subaru RallyCross teams. But 2014 has come and past. Now, it's a new year and a new season. But for Subaru it's more than just another start of a new season, it's a chance to showcase what Subaru Motorsports is capable of. 


If the Subaru Motorsports team is to repeat another championship, they're going to need a new edge over the competition. Lucky for them the Subaru engineers have cooked up something special. For the 2015 rally season the team will be racing in the new 2015 Subaru WRX STi platform. 

Subaru has learned many lessons over the years in the sport of rally. Bit by bit the Subaru engineers have evolved the Subaru WRX STi, the workhorse of Subaru Motorsports. Years of planning and development will culminate in a serious attempt to claim both the Global Rally Cross and Rally championship, and the 2015 Subaru WRX STi is up to the task. 

The 2015 Subaru WRX STi gives the Subaru team a decisive edge over the competition. Development of the 2015 Subaru WRX STi began two years ago. It's more nimble, more responsive, and faster than last year's model that gave the Subaru Rally team their championship. Performance improvements are made possible by smarter geometry, a new chassis, and a new wide body kit for the fast gravel stages. The 2015 Subaru WRX STi offers the next big leap forward for Subaru Rally Team USA. 

Subaru Rally drivers David Higgins, and Travis Pastrana have high hopes for the new 2015 Subaru WRX STi platform; while Subaru RallyCross drivers, Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen, look to transfer their progress in Global RallyCross with the new WRX STi chassis. 

Will the Subaru Rally Team be able to repeat another championship? Follow along with Subaru Motorsports as they fight for position race by race in Subaru's in-depth web series "Launch Control"  - now in it's third season.

Catch the latest episode of Season 3 of Subaru Launch Control 

at www.FergusonSubaru.com and watch the 2015 Subaru WRX STi in action.

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3 NEW SUBARU MOVELS TAKE TOP HONORS IN KBB 2015 BEST RESALE VALUE AWARDS

How will your life look 5 years from now? If you're anything like us, it's difficult to say. Have you ever created a one year plan? You started out with a clear road map to stick to, but end up taking unexpected turns into uncharted territory- not where you originally planned to end up. So, how are we expected to know what's in store for us 5 years out? 

What if you told you, there's one thing you can count on. That’s, confidence - confidence in purchasing a new Subaru. Subaru recently earned the coveted Best Resale Value Brand by Kelley Blue Book in Three Vehicle Segment Awards for 2015. The Best Resale Value Awards recognize 2015 model-year vehicles for their projected retained value through the initial five-year ownership period. Like all of KBB.com’s new- and used-vehicle information, this award is designed to help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions. 

Winning this achievement gives Ferguson Subaru customers a clear indication that if they were to purchase a new Subaru today, they'd still be smiling 5 years down the road; smiling with confidence that their Subaru has maintained its value through the years. 

The three Subaru models that took home the 2015 Best Resale Value Award include the following in their respected segment: 

• Compact Car Category: 2015 Subaru Impreza 
• Sporty Compact Car Category: 2015 Subaru WRX 
• Mid-Size Car Category: 2015 Subaru Legacy 

Here at the Ferguson Subaru, we stand behind every vehicle we sell new or used. Stop in to our showroom located at 1501 N. Elm Place Broken Arrow, OK, to take a test drive and learn more about any one of the award-winning vehicles we have in stock.