Newmarket Wheels, April 21, 2016

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New Impreza on new global platform

2017 PREVIEW

Rob Beintema

Metroland Media NEW YORK: They say that good things come in small packages. But for Subaru customers, the new 2017 Impreza, recently unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, delivers a package that is both bigger and better. Subaru’s popular entry-level compact builds on a new global platform designed to deliver increased levels of safety and dynamic stability, along with improved ride and handling. The new chassis, a foundation for almost all future Subaru products, incorporates high-strength steel and new architecture that will absorb 40 per cent more crash energy than its predecessor, while contributing to a 70 per cent increase in body rigidity and a 50 per cent reduction in body roll, with subsequent improvements in tackling noise, vibration and handling. During the debut, Subaru also made boasts about a lowered centre of gravity, a bit of a surprise because that has always been an Impreza strength, thanks to its lowslung boxer engine layout. But, yes, as Kazuhiro Abe, the project manager, confirmed to me later offstage, part of the 30 mm reduction in height is due to the car sitting 10 mm closer to the ground, as designers seek to reduce drag and improve handling and fuel economy. Add in a 37 mm increase in width and the Impreza strikes a wider, lower and more aggressive pose on the road. Wheel sizes also

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The new Impreza, seen here in Sport trim, builds on a new chassis with cosmetic changes, more room and a long list of available features.

move up a notch, ranging from 16- to 18-inch sizes, compared to the current range of 15- to 17-inch wheels. The Impreza’s wheelbase has been stretched for a smoother ride, poise and presence on the road, and both the four-door sedan and five-door hatchback are 40 mm longer. Those changes add up to more passenger room, a bigger trunk in the four-door sedan and wider, easier access to the 5-door hatchback’s increase in

luggage space. A more sculpted body design is not exactly a radical styling change but the Impreza looks handsome with the keener edged details of its new upright hexagonal grille and “Hawkeye” headlights. This new, fifth generation 2017 Impreza harnesses a revised version of Soob’s FB 2.0-litre four-cylinder, horizontally-opposed boxer engine, upgraded with direct fuel injection and other enhancements. Power is up slightly to 152

hp (+4 hp) although the 148 lb/ft of torque rating remains unchanged. Mileage results have not been released yet but Subaru predicts an improvement in fuel economy, due to the direct injection and improved aerodynamics. Engine power will be translated via either a standard manual transmission or a revised optional Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) featuring a Turn to page W3

NYIAS

Jim Robinson

Metroland Media

European premieres aplenty in New York NEW YORK: European manufacturers were out in force in New York with several world premieres starting with Mercedes-Benz with no less than three. The Mercedes AMG C63 Cabriolet provides open-air fun with two power ratings – 469 hp or 503 hp. The “base” C63 with 4.0-litre twin turbo engine and 479 lb/ft or torque is limited to 155 mph. The C63 S boasts 516 lb/ft of torque and limited to 174 mph. Each engine is assembled by hand in the engine shop in Affalterbach according to the “One Man - One Engine” principle. It boasts an exhaust system with flap technology for variable engine sound. It was sports coupe meets “G” in the new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe with standard four-cylinder turbo putting out 241 hp or the MercedesAMG GLC43 3.0-litre twin turbo version producing 362 hp. Both versions have 4Matic allwheel-drive and 9G-Tronic ninespeed automatic transmissions. The Mercedes-AMG E43 takes one of the brand’s best sedans and adds a hand-built AMG 3.0-litre twin turbo V6 with 396 hp and 384 hp resulting in a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds and top speed limited to 155 mph.

AUDI:

LEFT: Inside a new 2017 Subaru Impreza four-door sedan in Sport trim with red sport stitching. RIGHT: The one-choice engine for the 2017 Impreza lineup, Subaru’s trademark 2.0-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine adds direct injection for 2017, along with other enhancements, upping power slightly to 152 hp and 148 lb/ft of torque.

The Audi R8 Spyder with 540 hp and 398 lb/ft of torque was shown to the world in New York with almost 50 per cent parts from the GT3 racecar finding their way in the Spyder. The normally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 pushes the Spyder from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 11.8 seconds. Despite all the power, the R8 Spyder is better on gas due to a freewheeling mode in the seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission Turn to page W6

Nothing But The Best Sales Event. Enjoy the best of our 2016 lineup with 3 months payments waived or $2,000 in cash credits on select models. 2016 C 300 4MATIC Sedan TOTAL PRICE: $46,381* Lease rate

Lease payment

Plus receive

Receive up to

3.9% $398 3 months OR $2,000 **

45 months

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$5,910 down

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payments waived

in cash credits

*Taxes extra.

Mercedes-Benz Newmarket, 230 Mulock Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 9B8, 905.853.6868, www.newmarket.mercedes-benz.ca © 2016 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2016 C 300 4MATIC Sedan shown above with optional Premium Package ($3,700), Sport Package ($1,500), Active LED High Performance Lighting System ($1,200) and 19” AMG wheels ($500), Total Price $53,281. Lease and finance offers based on the 2016 C 300 4MATIC Sedan are available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. *Total price of $46,381 for advertised vehicle includes MSRP plus all applicable dealer fees. **Lease example based on $398 per month for 45 months with a down payment or equivalent trade of $5,910. Freight/PDI of $1,995, dealer admin fee of $395, air-conditioning levy of $100, EHF tires, filters, batteries of up to $29.70, PPSA of $51.15 and OMVIC fee of $10 are due at signing. First month’s payment plus security deposit of $400 and applicable taxes due at lease inception. MSRP starting at $43,800. Lease APR of 3.9% applies. ††As a cost of credit the incentive for cash customers of $2,000, is only available to customers who do not finance or lease a 2016 C 300 4MATIC through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. Total obligation is $26,754. 18,000 km/year allowance ($0.20/km for excess kilometres applies). †First, second and third month payment waivers are capped for the 2016 C 300 4MATIC up to a total of $450 (including taxes) for lease programs and up to a total of $650 (including taxes) for finance programs. Vehicle license, insurance, registration, and taxes are extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end May 1, 2016.


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