Your Most Burning And Some Not So Hot Questions For Subaru Are Answered Here

There are many questions Subaru fans have for Subaru of America, and here are a few of the ones asked by customers. Feel free to ask any questions you have for the Camden, N.J. automaker in the comment section below, and we'll try to get them answered.

The questions listed here are answered by Alex Prestigiacomo, who works for a Subaru dealer. Check out his video below for additional information.

What is causing Subaru's shipping delays?

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The U.S.-made Outback, Ascent, Impreza, and Legacy arrive from the factory sooner than the Japanese-made Forester and Crosstrek. The Forester and Crosstrek will experience more delays because of shipping, train, and trucking company delays. The Forester and Crosstrek ordered this month will arrive in late March and April.

When will we see Subaru inventory improvements?

Customers should see improvements in 2023. Rising interest rates will slow demand, and fewer orders will come in now. More vehicles will be on the retailer's lot in 2023.

Can you disable the Subaru engine auto stop/start?

You can turn off the auto stop/start in the main menu, but it must be disabled each time you get in the vehicle.

Will we get a Crosstrek Wilderness?

Subaru has not announced the Crosstrek Wilderness, but sources close to Subaru say it is coming. Like the Forester Wilderness was introduced a year after the remodel, the same will likely be valid for the all-new Crosstrek wilderness, and the rugged model will launch next year.

Which Subaru model has heated seats in the Base trim level?

All Subaru Base models do not have heated seats. However, every trim level above the Base has available heated seats. They come standard on upper trims.

Which Subaru has water-repellant seats?

The only models with water-repellant seats are the Star Tex seats in the 2023 Forester Wilderness, 2023 Outback Wilderness, and Outback Onyx XT trim level.

Which Subaru models have a remote start?

Only 2020 and newer Subaru models have the remote start feature through the mobile app. You can add it to an existing Subaru car, but it will cost about $800 for the Subaru retailer to install.

Can you turn off the Subaru seatbelt chime?

There is no factory switch or a way to turn off the seat belt chime reminder in the front and back seats. Subaru does this for passenger safety reasons.

How much fuel is the Subaru auto stop/start saving?

Alex says that during the Outback's 5664 driven miles, the trip meter indicates that 2.2 gallons of gas were saved with the feature. In addition, the engine shuts off for 4 hours and 48 minutes, eliminating wear and tear.

Should you shut off Subaru's safety feature before driving a Subaru through an automatic carwash?

Turning off safety features like pre-collision automatic braking is unnecessary when driving through an automated car wash. The vehicle will not brake automatically when it senses the car wash brush moving in front of the vehicle.

Does Subaru offer touchscreen control updates on the older Outback?

Subaru of America has not given any further details on a software update for the 2020-2022 Outback touch screen. Subaru said the 2023 updates would carry over to previous models, but they did not specify which updates or when.

What are the most burning questions you have for Subaru? Feel free to ask any questions you have for Subaru of America in the comment section below, and we'll try to get them answered.

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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report, where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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