One thing Ewing Subaru of Plano is happy for everyone to know is that Subaru is recognized as one of the top non-luxury brands for consumer loyalty. In fact, among SUV owners, it ranks second among non-luxury brands with a loyalty rate of 62.5%, according to a 2024 J.D. Power study. This figure measures the…
Consumer Reports features automotive reviews in every issue, but each year, the April issue focuses entirely on automobiles. In that issue, they select the ten vehicles they deem their top picks, with each model representing a different category. Ewing Subaru of Plano proudly announces that the Crosstrek and Forester are among those ten vehicles. Of…
With a new exterior, interior, updated technology, class-leading ground clearance, and a great model and brand reputation, the redesigned Subaru Forester had almost everything anyone could want in a compact crossover. Just about. Those interested in the high fuel efficiency and, thus, lower emissions of a hybrid model could not get it in a Forester…
Many young families choose crossovers because they are versatile family vehicles. Parents Magazine, which evaluates everything from a parenting perspective, annually highlights a selection of new model vehicles across various categories, including the technology, performance, safety, and convenience features that cater to a family’s specific needs within their competitive set. While there are several categories…
The Forester model launched its sixth generation in the summer of 2024 as an early 2025 model. Along with revised styling, the new design brought the 11.6-inch touchscreen to all but the base trim, 10% greater rigidity, and other updates. With the main Forester update behind them, Subaru is focusing on two variants of the…
It doesn’t take a trained eye to see that the Crosstrek is a raised and more off-pavement-ready derivative of the Impreza hatchback. It essentially is to the Impreza what the Outback was to the Legacy wagon. This may seem like a product development shortcut, but it results in highly respected and frequently best-in-class models. Ewing…
The Subaru Forester has a long reputation for being used by people who actually do the outdoor activities shown in SUV commercials. There might not be Foresters traversing the Rubicon trail, but its owners often use them to head down trails for tent camping, mountain biking, hiking, and other weekend activities beyond a trip to…
Look at the top of brand quality surveys and studies, and you will find Subaru and Toyota battling for the top positions. You will find the same thing in most places you look: Consumer Reports ratings, resale calculations, and brand loyalty studies. The compact crossover class racks up more sales than any other category in…
At the same time automotive publications announce their best vehicle awards, Consumer Reports publishes its yearly ranking of overall car brands in its annual car brand report card. Ewing Subaru of Plano is proud to announce that in 2025, Subaru ranked as Consumer Reports’ number one car brand. Consumer Reports does not separate luxury and…
Subaru has a long-running advertising campaign that communicates the safety of its vehicles. The ads often show relieved survivors after a bad-looking accident in their Subaru. The model shown in those ads has usually been an Outback, but that doesn’t mean the Forester is any less safe. This was demonstrated by the fact that the…
