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Partial zero emission vehicles certified SmartWay (TM) by the American Protection Agency (EPA)

Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced that a partial emission Certified vehicles (PZEV) are currently available for Canadian Legacy and Outback models, edition 2009.

The designation "PZEV" refere has vehicles that comply with very strict emission standards of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). In Canada, Subaru PZEV vehicles meet the standard of vehicles has ultra super low emission (SULEV) and eliminate emissions of fuel vapors from the fuel system. The emission produced by Subaru PZEV vehicles are 90% cleaner than the average new vehicle. In some cases, vehicles equipped with a petrol engine answering PZEV emission standards are even cleaner than hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles. In addition, Subaru PZEV vehicles burn gasoline completely to such an extent that in highly polluted cities, the product pipe rear exhaust may be cleaner than the ambient air.    

"Subaru is pleased to offer Canadians the opportunity to purchase a less polluting vehicle, while allowing them to enjoy the fun, freedom, confidence and control that make the fame of the Legacy and Outback "Katsuhiro Yokoyama has says, president and CEO of SCI. The Legacy and Outback PZEV models also received SmartWay certification from the American Protection Agency (EPA) and are listed on the Green Vehicle Guide, which recommends the cleanest vehicles and ENERGY judges Environment .    

The Legacy and Outback PZEV models in 2009 are equipped with a modified version of the SUBARU BOXER engine 2.5 liter 4-cylinder horizontally opposed, a 16-valve, SOHC has, developping a power of 170 hp is 6000 r / min and torque 170 lb-ft to 4400 rev / min, with regular unleaded fuel without. All 2.5-liter Subaru engines beneficient technology tuning distribution Subaru Active Valve Control (AVCS) to optimize the volumetric efficiency of the engine all regimes. The engine is coupled to an automatic gearbox has a 4-speed electronic control SPORTSHIFT. Like all Legacy and Outback models, the PZEV versions benefit from a very comprehensive standard equipment including a set back seat split / folding; cruise control; windows, door locks and exterior mirrors has electric control; Keyless entry system of; adjustment of the light intensity on the dashboard; tripmeter dual mode; storage space and a more than adequate audio channel AM / FM / CD 100-watt with MP3/WMA capability and auxiliary audio input jack.    

The range of models PZEV 2009 is also enhanced with heated front seats, driver's power seat and heated exterior mirrors than with integrated LED turn signals. Family beneficient a removable luggage cover, and Outback PZEV is equipped with standard fog lights and a glass sunroof with sliding double panel / leaflet has electric control. In addition to the active safety of the system symmetrical AWD Subaru, every Subaru is built to provide the best passive safety that is. Legacy / Outback have deserved the highest distinction ("Best Security Choice") awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the intermediate category of vehicles, because of the lightness of their support structure strengthens annular shape. In addition, the Legacy / Outback have merit rating safety "Five Stars" for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers in crash tests of new vehicles Assessment Program (NCAP) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Legacy and Outback PZEV 2009 assemblies are a Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), the first automobile manufacturing plant in the United States to be awarded the designation "wildlife habitat." In addition, Indiana plant is the first in the United States has no more dumping industrial waste in the landfills - everything is reused and recycled. In addition to reducing the environmental impact of its vehicles, Subaru committed itself to adopt sound environmental practices in its daily management. Subaru was the first automotive manufacturer in North America to obtain the environmental management standard ISO 14001 severe. Since Subaru has extended the ISO 14001 accreditation to all its North American operations, including administrative offices, warehouses of distribution and training centers for service.

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