Don Miller Subaru West News & Blog

We'll admit it -- in years past, the Subaru brand wasn't particularly well-known for its tech-savviness. But that's all about to change with the 2016 lineup. Now, not only can you feel confident in a new Subaru thanks to standard all-wheel drive, lifesaving construction and reliability, you'll also drive with peace of mind knowing that the high-tech Subaru STARLINK™ infotainment system has your back.

STARLINK™ is a suite of safety and security features accessed via the car's touchscreen. These connected services now come standard on every 2016 Subaru model.

What's new to love about the 2016 Subaru Legacy? We're so glad you asked! The latest Legacy brings a whole host of fancy features and new technologies to the table, and they're making this family car safer, more connected and more contemporary (to say the least).

Some of these features are somewhat futuristic, like the addition of the magical lane keep assist to the available Subaru EyeSight® system. And others bring us what we've been looking for since the debut of the 2015 Subaru models, like a standard Subaru STARLINK® safety, security and infotainment system

Here at Don Miller Subaru West, we believe that driving is meant to be an enjoyable, engaging experience, not just a practical and utilitarian one. If you've been moseying around Madison, WI in your front-wheel-drive family car, wishing you could break away from the pack and take the dirt path less traveled to ... well, who knows where, then maybe you should look into trading in you little runabout for a more capable ride.

More specifically, perhaps you should liven up your commutes with the Subaru XV Crosstrek. This compact crossover is engineered to tackle

Ask the rest of the nation what kind of car they think people in Madison, WI drive, and they probably won't know how to answer. You can't really put our climate in the context of one particular adjective -- icy, dry, humid, rainy, etc. So what kind of car is the most practical to driver around here? We get all the seasons here in Wisconsin, and we find that many area drivers come here to Don Miller Subaru West for the one of the most affordable all-wheel-drive systems on the market.

What does the word "compact" mean nowadays, specifically in the automotive industry? Does it just mean "not gigantic" or are you really going to be able to zip in and out of tight parking spaces with ease? Well, simply put, it depends on the automaker.

The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek crossover SUV, however, is truly compact in every sense of the word. And thanks to its Impreza compact-car roots, it handles more like a car than an SUV, as well (and with that quintessential standard all-wheel drive that Subaru loves so much).

Help can be downright invaluable sometimes, which is why Subaru is now integrating emergency assistance into select 2016 vehicles.

Have you ever been stranded on the side of the road because of a flat tire? How about pacing around a parking garage in a maddening frenzy because you can't find your car? Do you have a medical condition which may require emergency assistance while you're on a road trip? The SUBARU STARLINK® system is engineered to help with the simple press of a button -- or in the event of a collision, you don't need to make contact…

What makes for an ideal road trip car? Is it the spacious cargo area? The comfortable seats? The automatic climate control, infotainment system and compliant ride? If you're wondering what sort of accommodations your dog prefers, then this recent Subaru commercial was created especially for you -- but we'll get to that in a second.

To answer our own question, it's all of the above, which add up to make the 2015 Subaru Impreza. This compact car can be had in either a sedan or hatchback format, and that hatchback might be helpful for helping the big guys…

If the word "wagon" inspires you to harken back to all of those years of bouncing around in the back seat of a bare-bones, "wood"-paneled family hauler, you obviously haven't been in an ultra-modern Outback recently.

While tried-and-true nameplates can sometimes feel like their progressively losing their luster, the 2015 Subaru Outback still shines, radiating the quintessential all-terrain capability of its predecessors along with the modern marvels of fuel efficiency and standard high-tech…

If a performance car comes standard with a manual transmission, you know it means business. This is a vehicle with prioritizes and they lie under the hood and in the fast line. The 2015 Subaru BRZ is a rear-wheel-drive animal that's carrying on the legacy of its 20th-century sports car brethren into 2015. The RWD coupe is a rare sort these days, but the amply powered BRZ is thriving amidst little competition.

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When you own a car that perfectly supports your lifestyle, every trip you take is more-enjoyable. That's because you know that your car has all the space, power, and durability you could ask for. Which is why so many outdoor-loving, weekend trekking, backyard-adventuring folks choose to buy new Subaru vehicles.

Built with practicality and usability in mind, vehicles like the Outback, and Forester are perfect for all sorts of adventurous families on the go…