Patriot Subaru Blog

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza will be rolling out in the fall 2016, the first Subaru model to  feature the "Subaru Global Platform".  What that means is the introduction of a modular chassis, that will become part of all models in the lineup.  Subaru says this new design will increase the car's overall feel on the road, adding both more agility as well as power.  We took a closer look.


 

Subaru had humble beginnings.  Starting in 1954, the first vehicle, code name P-1, rolled off the line.  Only 20 were made.  Not a good start. Over the next 12 years, the factory inched along, bringing out an air-cooled 360 in ’58, and another called the Sambar in ’61.  Not going anywhere, change was needed. The year was 1966, and down the assembly line came the Subaru 1000 with fanfare – it had a boxer engine.  Delivering 54HP, the Subaru 1000 had just enough power to push sales forward. The water-cooled engine used overhead valves driven by push rods to deliver power…