Bean have partnered on high-end versions of Subaru's line of all-wheel-drive vehicles. No longer. According to Subaru spokesman Dominick Infante, the duo have decided that it's in the best interests of both brands to call it quits. Infante notes that the Subaru brand has done rather well for itself in areas where snow and winter outdoor activities are common but has lacked appeal in more sun-rich states where the L. Bean brand isn't very common. It shouldn't be too difficult for Subaru to shed its rugged but staid image.
With awesome models like the STi , Subaru seems entirely capable of making vehicles with which to scorch asphalt as opposed to the ski slopes. In lieu of using the L. Bean nomenclature, Subaru will instead endow its higher-end models with the 'Limited' badge. With the last of the L. Bean models currently sitting on dealer lots, those outdoorsy individuals aching for one had better act fast. View More. Thank You Thanks for subscribing.
Check your in-box to get started. Sign Up More Info. We notice you're using an ad blocker. Please consider allowing Autoblog. Allow Us! Here's how to disable adblocking on our site. Click on the icon for your Adblocker in your browser. A drop down menu will appear. T he Subaru Forester L. Bean edition is aptly named. And here is why. Bean, once known for its hunting and fishing gear practical stuff designed for traipsing around in the Maine woods , now offers fitted blazers, polo shirts and leather-trimmed luggage, in a move away from its rugged past.
Like those L. Bean clothes, the Forester is probably more comfortable on a suburban byway. The beefiest of all the wagons in the Subaru lineup, the Forester was the closest thing the company had to an sport utility vehicle, before the Tribeca. But if a SUV is about bumping over rutted roads or navigating dry stream beds, the Forester will likely prove lacking. This isn? If you? The seats fold flat to create a cavernous cargo area, its bed covered with thick protective rubbermats.
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