Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine 2014 | Page 45

Take Your Subaru To The Next Level Genuine Subaru accessories add function and flair. Experienced fashion designers and style gurus know that accessories are the secret to creating any great ensemble. They’re the special touches that turn ‘soso’ into ‘spectacular.’ The same is true when it comes to cars. Buy any new vehicle and no matter what colour, style or trim level you choose you’ll be one of hundreds, even thousands of people on the road with the exact same car. The only difference will be the license plates. But accessorize your Subaru and you can turn it into a four-wheel personality statement – a rolling reflection of you and your lifestyle. If bling’s your thing, add style accessories that deliver a distinctive flair. If you’re more pragmatic, you can add functional accessories that help make your Subaru fit your lifestyle even better. Either way, Subaru Canada has the accessories you need to make your Subaru truly ‘yours.’ Here are just a few examples to consider as you roll into summer 2014. BIKE CARRIERS If you like two wheels as much as four, Subaru has a variety of bike carriers from which to choose. Featured here are the two newest rooftop carriers designed specifically for the all-new 2015 WRX and WRX STI. There’s an upright carrier that comes place and the front wheel stores in the trunk, where it takes up a lot less room than a full-size bike. These are just two examples. There’s a bike carrier for almost every Subaru model, including hitch-mounted rear carriers for the Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek. CROSSBAR SET with an easy-to-use clamp design. It features a set of self-adjusting jaws that automatically wrap around the bicycle’s down tube to hold it securely in place. A locking cylinder can be added for even more security. Or you can go with a lowerprofile fork mounted carrier designed for bikes with quick release front wheels. The two front forks are secured to the carrier’s lockable fork assembly. A ratcheting wheel strap holds the back wheel in 43 Crossbars provide a way to attach rooftop carriers to the vehicle while protecting the paint surface as well as the sunroof glass. Some models (Outback) come with built-in crossbars that are