Subaru's Performance WRX/STI

Subaru will launch redesigned performance versions of its WRX/STI next year. The photo above is a WRX sedan concept that Subaru unveiled in March.

The Impreza-derived redesign is expected to finally debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and go on sale in early 2014. The engine will likely be a high-performance version of the 2.5 liter four-cylinder that will produce at least 265 horsepower.

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USA Today calls 2014 Subaru Forester Top-Notch

Here at St. Cloud Subaru, we’re already big fans of the 2014 Forester, and the rest of the world is starting to catch up. USA Today just gave it an excellent test drive review, calling the Forester top-notch, and praising its roomy backseats, the 250-horsepower turbo engine and many of its other great features.

Closing out the review, they called the Forester practical, pleasant and fun. But, don’t take USA Today’s word for it, come in to St. Cloud Subaru and test drive one for yourself! Experience the many great things that make the 2014 Forester such an acclaimed entry to the Subaru line.

5 Ways to Save Money at the Pump

We've all heard tips for getting the best gas mileage, but how much can they really save you? The answer is a lot. Edmunds tested out some common gas-saving tricks. Here are some of their results:

1. Aggressive Vs. Moderate driving: How much gas does driving slower save you? 

According to Edmunds, drivers can save up to 37 percent, and an average savings of 31 percent.

One of the easiest ways to save gas is by slowly accelerating and braking easily on the road. When you slow your 0-to-60-mph acceleration time down, you'll feel the savings immediately.

2. Driving at lower speeds saves gas.

On a long trip, driving at a slower speed can save you a substantial amount of gas. Drivers who consistently drive the speed limit can save 12-14 percent.

3. Use your cruise control.

Edmunds' test confirmed that utilizing your cruise control can save you an average of 7 percent at the pump.

4. Keep the A/C on.

Although the air conditioning does use some gas, in modern cars, the amount saved doesn't equal to sweating in a hot car.

5. Avoid excessive idling.

In their test, Edmunds concluded that this was "more important" than they assumed. Avoiding excessive idling can save you up to 19 percent! So if you're stopping for longer than a minute, turn your car off.

What is one method you use to help you save gas?

The Subaru A Lot To Love Event

There's a lot to love this August at St Cloud Subaru! During Subaru's A Lot to Love Event you can get special financing offers and leasing incentives on our lineup of award-winning and reliable Subaru vehicles.

These amazing offers will only be available through September 3, so hurry in today to get a new Subaru that the whole family can enjoy. 

Visit our website to check out our inventory and incentives, and while you're there, be sure to schedule a test-drive or talk to one of our online sales reps!

Subaru Driver David Higgins Maintains Championship Lead with Second Overall Finish at New England Forest Rally

The Subaru Rally Team brought their "A" game to the New England Forest Rally this week, finishing second overall. The New England Forest Rally was round five of the 2013 Rally America National Championship. The course features 120 miles of technical gravel forest roads along the Maine-New Hampshire border. The event is known for its challenging combination of smooth high-speed roads and rough rocky roads, which can test the limits of a vehicle's durability and strength.

David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew spent the majority of the rally within sixteen seconds of Ken Block before dropping time on the longest and roughest stage of the event mid-way through the final day. Higgins and Drew then began charging back, beating or tying Block on each of the final five stages and lowering the deficit from 43 seconds down to just 6.5 seconds. However, the duo ran out of stage miles, settling for second overall and remaining atop the championship standings.

The next event will be held on August 23-24, 2013, right in our backyard at the Muscatell Ojibwe Forests Rally.