Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2008/2009 | Page 23

SUBARU PZEV SUBARU PZEV: THE ADVANTAGES Affordable and immediate environmental benefits No alternative fuels or power sources required Uncomplicated technology U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS SCORE DESIGNATION 10 Bin 1 and ZEV 9.5 PZEV No special maintenance requirements 7 Bin 4 and ULEV II 6 Bin 5 and LEV II 5 Bin 6 and LEV II option 1 4 Bin 7 3 Bin 8 and SULEV II trucks 2 ULEV II trucks 1 22 | Bin 3 Uncompromising, hassle-free ownership perfect way to make the weekend come alive with adventure. Available as a sedan or wagon, the Subaru Legacy PZEV is for drivers who truly enjoy the drive in all its aspects: remarkable acceleration, gifted handling, supreme safety and unmatched environmental standards. The clean lines of this Legacy extend all the way from the headlights right out the tailpipe, so drivers are able to enjoy this stylish vehicle with an eco-clear conscious. While the 2009 Subaru Outback PZEV Plus and Subaru Legacy PZEV might seem too good to be true, they are, in fact, the result of a strong corporate commitment to green thinking. Built in a zero-landfill production facility, they are as close to a zero-emissions gas-powered car as you can get. Finally, and perhaps most surprisingly, the Outback PZEV Plus and Legacy PZEV are as affordable as their non-PZEV counterparts. So... isn’t it time you took a Subaru PZEV for a test drive? 8 Generous passenger space and cargo-carrying capacity In terms of other standard equipment, the PZEVs are anything but standard. Both models come equipped with premium cloth upholstery, heated front seats and a power adjustable driver’s seat. The AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA audio system features an auxiliary input jack and a 3-month free trial subscription for SIRIUS® Satellite Radio, while power adjustable, heated body-colour door mirrors with integrated LED turn signals are also part of the standard offering. The Outback PZEV Plus adds even more desirable features like Vehicle Dynamics Control, privacy glass, a twin-panel moonroof, and a top-notch Harman Kardon speaker system and amplifier. The Subaru Outback PZEV Plus follows the path forged by other members of the Outback family: It’s designed to explore the great outdoors and preserve their greatness at the same time. This honest-to-goodness crossover – with its spacious interior and legendary rally-tested toughness – is the Bin 2 and SULEV II Top-notch performance and safety standards While the PZEV does have some special features (see sidebar), it’s far less complicated than the typical alternative fuel or hybrid vehicle. There’s no complex technology behind the operation of a PZEV; it runs exactly the same as a traditional, gasolinepowered vehicle. There are also no special maintenance requirements or maintenance schedule with the PZEV, so it’s easy to keep operating at peak efficiency at all times. To top it all off, the PZEV requires no exterior attachments such as a separate power source or auxiliary