People in search of a good vehicle might want to give the Subaru marquee a shot. An article in the online motoring portal The News Wheel features the brand's recent coup at the Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Best Resale Value Awards, where Subaru bagged the coveted Best Resale Value Brand Award for 2015.
The KBB Best Resale Value Brand Award is given to car manufacturers whose entire line is found to contain great resale value even after five straight years of ownership and should be heavily produced to meet demand. In presenting the award, KBB stated that Subaru won over a "broad swath" of customers because of its vehicles that are highly practical, safe, and have good traction performance due to its symmetric all-wheel drive (AWD) system.
Subaru's recent successes, outstanding name recall, and proven long-term value are the perfect reasons to put this car brand in your list. If you're planning to buy a vehicle that packs excellent performance from Gulfport, MS Subaru dealers like Covington's Baldwin Subaru, it would be good to look at the range of models KBB specifically identified as having exceptional resale value.
A closer look at the KBB awards list shows some heavy hitters to watch out for this year when they show up at your local area Gulfport, MS Subaru dealership:
- Impreza - You cannot go wrong with an Impreza, the winner of the KBB Compact category, when looking for a sedan/hatchback that has AWD at all trims, and it also wields good mileage ratings. The EyeSight® active cruise and collision-avoidance technology is a plus for driver awareness. The Impreza is found to potentially retain 61.8% of its MSRP after 36 months.
- WRX - The Impreza's rally circuit sibling landed the Sport Compact category based on its resale value of 64.2% after 36 months and 49.4% after 60 months. Such a development may excite customers looking to drive the all-new 2015 WRX and the beefier WRX STi.
- Legacy - The Legacy earned the KBB's nod for best resale value in the Midsize Sedan category with 61.8% value retention after 36 months and 44.3% after 60 months. The 2015 model is something to look out for, with its heavily revamped design, new tech features, and increased fuel efficiency.
With these three cars showing much promise for the year (or years) ahead, there's no time to waste in calling and visiting your local dealer to check them out. Let your adventure begin.
(Source: Subaru Named Best Resale Value Brand by KBB, The News Wheel, 23 January 2015)
