2010 Subaru Legacy & Outback "Top Safety Picks"

Cherry Hill NJ, August 27, 2009 -- The All-New 2010 Subaru Legacy and Subru Outback have been named 2009 "Top Safety Picks" by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
To Qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of "Good" in the institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control.  Criteria to win are tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the Legacy and Outback.
"Building Safe vehicles is one of the things our customers have come to know and expect from us," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and COO, Subaru of America, Inc. "To have this edorsement by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety for every Subaru vehicle in our line-up is a tribute to our engineers and reinforces to consumers that we focus not only on manufacturing fun-to-drive vehicles, but also vehicles that are durable and dependable."
"Recognizing vehicles at the head of the class for safety helps consumers distingguish the best overall choices without having to sort through multiple test results," says Institute president Adrian Lund.

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2010 Motor Trend Sport/Utility Of The Year: Subaru Outback

Which brings up some of that Subie magic. For instance, when not needed the roof-rack crossbars fold away into the side rails, vastly reducing wind noise -- pure genius. And while most wagons and SUVs offer a roll-up tonneau cover for sheltering gear in back, in the Outback the tonneau hides away completely under the load floor (instead of, in the typical fashion, simply blocking the floor and, when you're trying to load luggage, making you yell exclamations that'll make the five-year-olds within earshot cry and send the nine-year-olds running to tattle).

More magic: With a newfound 8.7 inches of ground clearance, the 2010 Outback actually betters the SUV Grand Cherokee -- yet the Subaru also offers a lower and more carlike step-in height. "A nice answer to the crossover solution of lowering an SUV to human size," notes Detroit editor Todd Lassa. "You feel it's 'car-ness' behind the wheel, with its long, level hood out front -- yet it's nearly 66 inches tall."

While thirsty V-8s have long been the darlings of the traditional-SUV market, the Outback, weighing just 3655 pounds, manages adroitly with four- and six-cylinder offerings. The boxer four is an updated version of last year's 2.5-liter naturally aspirated mill, and now pairs with either a CVT or a new six-speed manual -- a welcome addition for enthusiasts. With the CVT, the Outback wrings out 22/29 city/highway EPA mpg -- a new Outback benchmark. Optional is a new, DOHC 3.6-liter boxer six that -- using regular fuel instead of the premium required on the outgoing 3.0-liter -- delivers 256 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. "Loves to rev and feels smooth and refined all the way to redline," writes Kiino. The six mates to a standard five-speed automatic that now includes paddle shifters with "blipping logic" to match revs when downshifting.

Despite its wagon profile,... 

Despite its wagon profile, Outback delivers SUV-like ground clearance (8.7 inches) and the moxie to perform demanding (though not hard-core) off-roading maneuvers. Rides better than most true SUVs too.

Subaru ships the Outback in three distinct all-wheel-drive flavors. Base, manual-transmission models get a viscous-coupling locking center diff with 50/50 normal torque split and the ability to shift torque away from the slipping axle. Four-cylinder Outbacks with the CVT replace the viscous coupling with an electronically controlled continuously variable clutch. Finally, all six-cylinder editions utilize Subaru's Variable Torque Distribution system, combining a planetary center diff with an electronically managed hydraulic clutch to distribute power as needed (the split in "normal" driving is 45/55 front/rear).

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/112_0912_2010_suv_of_the_year_winner/engine.html#ixzz0YpHsKZBV

Hyundai Assurance

Certainty In Uncertain Times!!

A decade ago Hyundai pioneered America's Best Warrranty to show you the faith we have in our cars.  Today, in addition to our warranty, we're introducing Hyundai Assurance, to show you the faith we have in you.  Right now, buy any new Hyundai, and if in the next year you lose your income*, we'll let you return it.  That's Hyundai Assurance.
OVERVIEW
Hyundai was the first automaker to offer a vehicle return program in the U.S. that allows you to walk away from your loan or lease without having to worry about negative equity.  It lets you return your vehicle in case of certain life-altering circumstances.  That's the Hyundai Assurance.
PROGRAM DETAILS
*Available on all new Hyundai vehicles
*Available to everyone regardless of age, health, or employment history
*12 months complimentary on every new Hyundai vehicle loan or lease
*Covers up to $7,500 in negative equity
COVERAGE IN CASE OF:
*Involuntary unemployment
*Physical disability
*Loss of driver's license due to medical impairment
*International employment transfer
*Self-employed personal bankruptcy
*Accidental death
HOW IT WORKS
1) You file a benefit request with Hyundai Assurance.
2) Your benefits specialist will determine the value of your vehicle based on average of your dealer's appraisal and the values from leading industry guides.
3) Provided you have made at least two scheduled payments on your loan or lease, you pay for the amount above the Hyundai Assurance benefit (if anything) and any car payments that were due prior to you filing for the benefit.
4) After such payment (if any) and upon benefit approval, you return the vehicle to the selling dealer.
5) You walk away without further financial obligation or negative impact to your credit!

For more information visit www.HyundaiUSA.com or contact the Hyundai Administrator at 1-800-443-2570.

See dealer for Limited Warranty details.  Hyundai Assurance is valid on any new Hyundai model financed or leased at participating dealers only, for up to one year after purchase.  Restrictions apply.  *See your participating dealer or the program certificate for complete coverage details.  Hyundai is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor America.  All rights reserved.

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