For Canadian families, versatility is often the most important requirement of their family hauler and summer can be the time of year where that is really put to the test.
Canadians love to cram as much into our short summers as possible. With so much that we want to do, yet such a short period of ideal weather to do it in, our vehicles are frequently driven, packed and rearranged to meet a wide variety of needs.
On any given day between June and September, the family vehicle can serve a multitude of purposes. From team shuttle, to cargo carrier, sports equipment transport, long distance road warrior, sun seeker, reunion facilitator and even a dry shelter during a sudden downpour, Canadians ask a great deal from their family vehicles.
Not all families require the same things from their vehicles though, which easily explains the huge diversity of shapes, styles and sizes offered today. Where one family may put an emphasis on internal passenger space, another will look for maximum amenities. Some families may require the ability to tow a boat or a trailer while others will see fuel economy as a priority.
Subaru has always understood that no one family-focused vehicle can be designed to meet the needs of all families. “Meeting the needs of families has always been a priority for our Subaru designers and engineers” notes Joe Felstein, Public Relations Manager from Subaru Canada. “We’ve always understood that each family has a unique set of needs, so we try to offer as much diversity as possible in our product lineup.”
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From the game changing XV Crosstrek and XV Crosstrek Hybrid compact crossovers, the sporty compact Forester, the functional and versatile Impreza compact sedan, the stylish and safe Legacy midsize sedan, or the extremely versatile 7 –seat, each equipped with Subaru’s symmetrical full-time All-wheel Drive system (AWD), Canadian families will easily find the right option for them within the lineup of Subaru vehicles.
For as long as Canadian families will have campsites to visit, renovations to complete and soccer practices to make the demands they put on their family vehicle will continue to put auto designers to the test, and Subaru will be happy to meet those challenges, whatever they may be.
For more information about Subaru Canada and its line-up of vehicles, visit their website here.