Subaru und Hybridtechnik...evtl schon im kommenden Forester?

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2014 Subaru Forester could get new hybrid powertrain Subaru is counting on two new vehicles this year to fuel sales growth, an all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and a new hybrid that could be coming in the new Forester. Subaru will launch the all-new 2014 Forester around the globe this year but has been tight-lipped about their new upcoming hybrid model. We do know that Subaru will launch the new hybrid sometime this year and is expecting it to be a big part of their growth both here in the U.S. and around the globe. In their 2012 sales announcement today, Subaru executive vice president and COO, said, “It was a great year for Subaru of America. The popular XV Crosstrek, all-new 2014 Forester and an upcoming hybrid will fuel our growth in this new year.” We have known that Subaru has been working on a new hybrid model for some time now, but it’s been unclear which model would be fitted with the new hybrid powertrain. There has been speculation that it could be the Legacy mid-size sedan or possible the newly designed Impreza that is already the most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive in their lineup at 36 mpg. The new Impreza has been wildly popular here in the U.S. and has led the charge for Subaru’s record sales in 2012. The new 2014 Forester is likely to get hybrid powertrain The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is already exceeding sales goals and in it’s first month more than quadrupled Subaru’s monthly target. Orders for the all-new crossover have reached 8,149 units as of December 16 in just one month after its launch on November 13. This breaks the monthly sales target of 2,000 units by more than fourfold. The new 2014 Forester is built on the Impreza platform and would be a likely vehicle to receive the new Subaru hybrid powertrain. We do know that Subaru is designing the new hybrid technology in-house and will not be getting the system from another company like Toyota. Subaru has been working on developing their own gas-electric system and it shows their plans for the future will include the new technology. Subaru has plans to boost fleet-wide fuel efficiency by 30 percent by 2015 and new hybrid powertrain and fuel-thrifty continuously variable transmissions (CVT) will move them in that direction. Hybrid technology will be major part of Subaru’s future It looks like Subaru is planning to aggressively market their new hybrid vehicle in the future as opposed to just having a token hybrid in their lineup to help them create a “green” image or meet regulatory requirements. The Advanced Tourer Concept that revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Salon gave an idea of what Subaru was planning for their new production hybrid vehicle. That concept car featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine coupled with an electric motor providing 13 horsepower of assist. Power for the motor was provided by a small lithium ion battery pack. It’s speculation that the new Subaru hybrid will be coming in the 2014 Forester, but we do know Subaru will be launching the new hybrid sometime in 2013. To many devoted Subaru loyalists who have been calling for a hybrid option for years, it's good news.

http://www.torquenews.com/1084/2014-suba...brid-powertrain

Ich frag mich nur grade wie das umgesetzt werden soll. Per Elektromotor an den Rädern oder am Getriebe?

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Subaru Readying First Hybrid Maker hopes higher mileage will fuel further growth. Subaru is getting ready to roll out its first hybrid as it continues to refresh its product line, which has doubled in its market share in the U.S. over the past five years. Officials from the Japanese automaker declined to offer any details about the new hybrid, which is expected to make its debut at the New York Auto Show at the end of March. But Kenichi Yamamoto, director of product management and coordination at Subaru of America, confirmed parent Fuji Heavy Industries is working on a hybrid model. Other Subaru officials also acknowledged that a hybrid vehicle was in the works and could debut this spring. Yamamoto explained that Subaru’s interest in hybrid vehicles follows the steady expansion of hybrid sales in Japan. Hybrids now account for a large and growing share of the new vehicles sold in Japan particularly those from Toyota, Honda and Nissan, Japan’s three largest automakers. In an effort to compete, Subaru feels it has to offer its own gas-electric drivetrain to consumers in Japan as well as in the U.S., added Yamamoto. While he declined to offer any details, Subaru has offered some hints in recent years, first showing off a mild hybrid concept in 2009 and then revealing a Sport Tourer Concept using a hybrid drivetrain at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The show car was powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine paired with an electric motor making a modest 13 horsepower of assist. Energy was stored in a small lithium-ion battery pack recharged by regeneration during braking and coasting. Which vehicle will get the new hybrid system remains a matter of speculation. Some sources contend the Forester will be first, but with Subaru promising to boost its fleet fuel economy by 30% by 2015 it is expected to offer the new powertrain in several different product lines eventually. Meanwhile, Subaru is continuing to run up its sales totals in the United States. It is in the process of replacing the popular Forester with an all-new model this spring as continues to renew its product line. Last year, Subaru sold a record 336,441 vehicles to customers in the United States. It was the fourth year in a row that Subaru posted record sales and the company has now doubled its U.S. market share over the past five years — from 1.2% in 2007 to 2.3% at the end of last year, noted Michael McHale, Subaru of Amerca director of communications. Subaru sales grew 26% in 2012, according to Autodata. Only Volkswagen and Toyota did better. “We’ve doubled our sales in five years,” McHale said, “and we’re continuing to grow our sales,” he said. McHale also said Subaru is continuing to widen its customer base. Industry data show a higher-than-average brand loyalty rate, but the brand’s growth has been fueled by conquests. More than 60% of the Subarus sold in 2012 went to new customers, added McHale. In addition, once considered something of a regional brand that catered to customers in the North East and in places such as Colorado where the winters are harsh, Subaru has now begun to attract customers in the South. Subaru also is growing its market share in some of its traditional strongholds – in Portland, for example, it now stands are 8%, which is roughly equal to that of Chevrolet.

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2013/01/...g-first-hybrid/

Ich bin wirklich gespannt was sich Subaru für den ersten Hybridversuch aussucht, ich vermute mal den Forester.

Zeit wird´s...bzw. das von ein zwei Modellen ein Hybrid-Antrieb wenigs. angeboten wird.
Ich hab vom hören her eher von einen hybrid trezia wind bekommen.
Naja was auch kommt...hoffentlich nicht das Conzeptfahrzeug!
http://www.hybrid-autos.info/Hybrid-Fahr...5-tph-2005.html


René