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Subaru Announces Pricing on New 2009 Impreza and Tribeca Models

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CHERRY HILL, NJ UNITED STATES
- 2009 Impreza Includes Rear Disc Brakes, Brake Assist and Vehicle Dynamics
                               Control (VDC)
   - 2009 Impreza WRX Boasts an increase of 41 horsepower, new suspension
                         tuning and an Aero Package
 - Newly introduced Impreza 2.5GT is powered by a 224-hp intercooled turbo
 Boxer engine, has standard 4-speed automatic transmission, Active AWD and
                              power moonroof.
 - 2009 Special Edition Tribeca includes Leather Seating, 2-Position Memory
Drivers Seat and an upgraded 160-Watt audio system with a 6-disc in-dash CD
                   Changer, 8 speakers and Rear Subwoofer

    CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. this
week announced pricing on the 2009 Impreza and the upgraded 2009 Tribeca
Special Edition models.

    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO )

    "Subaru is proud to announce these product enhancements that continue
to create value for the Impreza, WRX and Tribeca vehicle lines," said Tom
Doll, executive vice president, Subaru of America, Inc.

    With the final rollout of the exceptional 2009 Subaru models complete,
the company is poised to continue gaining greater market share.

    "Subaru has had record breaking sales this year," said Tim Colbeck,
vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. "With the introduction of
the 2009 Impreza, WRX and Tribeca Special Edition, we've added even more
performance, equipment and value to take our sales to the next level."

    2009 Subaru Impreza

    Impreza Model Highlights:

    The Impreza 2.5i adds VDC - now standard on all Impreza models have
this key active-safety feature, including rear disc brakes, Brake Assist,
Incline Start Assist (manual transmission models) and body-color door
handles/exterior mirrors with a starting price of $17,495.

    The Impreza 2.5i 4 door, equipped with manual transmission, will have a
starting price of $17,495. While the 2.5i 5 door, also equipped with manual
transmission, will have a starting price of $17,995.

    The Impreza WRX 4 door has a starting price of $24,995 and is available
exclusively with the 5-speed manual transmission, the All-Wheel Drive
Impreza WRX features a 2.5-Liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged engine
delivering 265 horsepower, larger 225/45 R17 lower profile summer
performance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels, an Aero Package, WRX upholstery
w/red stitching and WRX logo on front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel
and red stitching, and STI type grille w/WRX badge. The Impreza WRX 5 door
model has the same features as the 4 door, it also has an STI rear spoiler
with a starting price of $25,495.

    An Optional Premium Package offers a power tilt/slide glass moonroof
for the 2.5i and WRX. Satellite and Navigation are also available.

    New to the family - the Impreza 2.5GT 4 door has a starting price of
$26,995 and is powered by 224-hp intercooled turbo Boxer engine and teamed
to standard 4-speed automatic transmission and Active AWD version of
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The all-new 2.5GT model also features Impreza
Premium Package equipment, including new power glass moonroof, plus
All-Weather Package. The all-new Impreza 2.5GT 5 door is comparably
equipped for $27,495.

    Pricing for the popular Outback Sport models remains unchanged starting
at $19,995 as does pricing for the Impreza WRX STI model starting at
$34,995.

    Destination and delivery for all 2009 Impreza models is $665 ($815 for
dealers in Alaska).

    2009 Tribeca Special Edition

    The 2009 Tribeca Special Edition models will soon be arriving at
dealerships as well. These models have been created to add more value at a
lower price to create a competitive advantage in this ultra-competitive
segment.

    Tribeca Special Edition Model Highlights:

    The Tribeca Special Edition 5-passenger is well-equipped with leather
seating surfaces, rear air conditioning, heated front seats, 2-position
Memory Driver's seat, and an upgraded 160-watt audio system with a 6-disc
in-dash CD Changer, 8 speakers and rear subwoofer and retails for $31,295
due to a $1,400 discount.

    The Tribeca Special Edition 7-passenger includes the same extra
equipment with the exception of the rear cabin AC. With a discount of
$1,600, the retail price is only $31,595.

    Destination and delivery for the Subaru Tribeca Special Edition
vehicles is also $665 ($815 for dealers in Alaska).


2009 IMPREZA PRICING MODEL Standard Package Transmission Total Suggested Retail Price IMPREZA 4 DOOR 2.5i 5MT $17,495 2.5i 4AT-S $18,495 2.5i Premium Premium Package 5MT $19,495 2.5i Premium Premium Package 4AT-S $20,495 2.5i Premium Navigation/ Satellite Radio Package 4AT-S $22,495 2.5GT 4AT-S $26,995 WRX 5MT $24,995 WRX Premium 5MT $27,495 WRX Premium Navigation/ Satellite Radio Package 5MT $29,495 IMPREZA 5 DOOR 2.5i 5MT $17,995 2.5i 4AT-S $18,995 2.5i Premium Premium Package 5MT $19,995 2.5i Premium Premium Package 4AT-S $20,995 2.5i Premium Navigation/ Satellite Radio Package 4AT-S $22,995 Outback Sport 5MT $19,995 Outback Sport 4AT-S $20,995 2.5GT 4AT-S $27,495 WRX 5MT $25,495 WRX Premium 5MT $27,995 WRX Premium Navigation/ Satellite Radio Package 5MT $29,995 IMPREZA WRX STI WRX STI 6MT $34,995 WRX STI BBS Package (Silver BBS) 6MT $36,995 WRX STI BBS Package (Gold BBS) 6MT $36,995 WRX STI BBS & Navigation Package (Silver BBS) 6MT $38,795 WRX STI BBS & Navigation Package (Gold BBS) 6MT $38,795 2009 TRIBECA PRICING MODEL Transmission Total Suggested Retail Price TRIBECA 5-PASSENGER Tribeca 5-Passenger 5AT-S $29,995 Tribeca Special Edition 5-Passenger 5AT-S $31,295 Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger 5AT-S $32,595 Tribeca Limited 5-Passenger + Navigation 5AT-S $34,995 TRIBECA 7-PASSENGER Tribeca 7-Passenger 5AT-S $30,995 Tribeca Special Edition 7-Passenger 5AT-S $31,595 Tribeca Limited 7- Passenger 5AT-S $33,595 Tribeca Limited 7- Passenger + Navigation 5AT-S $35,995 Tribeca Limited 7- Passenger + Rear Seat DVD + Navigation 5AT-S $37,795 About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com. Contact: Heather Ward
856-488-5093 hward@subaru.com
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.




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