Prepare for Winter in a Fantastic 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Today

Mid-Michigan during winter demands a vehicle that can effortlessly get around the region when the roads get covered in snow and ice. As such, a crossover SUV with AWD handling is a fantastic idea to consider. At Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, we are happy to have options like the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited in our inventory. This deluxe crossover SUV is capable of getting around Michigan in winter with effortless handling proficiency that you will appreciate having at your command. For the rest of the family, the vehicle is well-equipped with a plethora of modern features to accentuate any ride. 

Learn More About the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited

Reliable Performance – Equipped with a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder engine under the hood, the Crosstrek Limited has plenty of vibrant energy to get around mid-Michigan with. This is further supplemented with the excellent Continuously Variable Transmission that handles every gear shift with a steadiness that you will appreciate. Boasting an impressive EPA-estimated 27 MPG city/34 MPG highway fuel economy as well, you can be confident you’re spending more time enjoying your crossover SUV without the need to fill up. 

Symmetrical AWD – Subaru vehicles are well-regarded because they have the benefit of standard Symmetrical AWD at the heart of the design, and the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is no exception. With this drivetrain at your command, you can be confident that your crossover SUV is always ready to handle whatever weather comes your way. Even when the roadways are clear, you will appreciate the silky smooth steering that the Crosstrek Limited offers you. 

Premium Interior Amenities – When you and your family are seated in the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, you get to adore a spacious cabin filled with amenities that everyone in the vehicle will enjoy at any time of the year. This includes heated front seating for premium winter cruising enjoyment. You also get to access multimedia applications from the STARLINK system such as SiriusXM radio. 

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Thelen Subaru Wants to Educate You on Tire Choices to Consider

Tires are the catalyst to ensuring both a smooth and reliable ride when traversing mid-Michigan. As such, you should know the benefits and situations that different tire styles are geared towards. This includes both winter tires and all-season tires. Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, would like to help you understand the difference between the two different tire types so that you can make sure your Subaru is equipped with the style it needs to handle the current conditions it is facing. 

All-Season Tires vs. Winter Tires

All-Season Tires – Much like their name implies, all-season tires are designed to provide substantial grip on virtually any driving surface. They feature normalized tread depth and patterns. The go-to style for everyday cruising in mid-Michigan and beyond, you will most likely be going to all-season tires when you purchase a new set after your current ones have become old and worn. While they can be used to navigate snow-covered roads if they are newer and have proper tread depth, the amount of grip one gets with all-season tires can be noticeably lacking compared to special winter tires. 

Winter Tires – If you are looking to make sure your handling capabilities are fully enhanced while navigating the snow-covered driving surfaces we face in winter, considering a dedicated set of winter tires is advised. What separates winter tires from conventional all-season options comes down to a selection of factors. The rubber used to make winter tires will not become stiff due to the cold, providing optimal grip to the road at all times. Additionally, the tread depth and pattern are significantly different compared to all-season tire options. The deeper tread depth prevents snow from clogging them up, while the special pattern diverts more snow out from underneath the tires to maximize grip. Also, there are dedicated slits found throughout the tires that are designed to make sure a grip on ice is optimal. 

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Pet Adoption Event This Saturday at Thelen Subaru in Bay City

It’s no surprise that everyone at Thelen Subaru loves pets. As such, we are always excited and fortunate to work with organizations and donate to causes that benefit those furry companions we love. This Saturday, our Bay City dealership will be partnering with the Humane Society of Bay City for an adoption event. If you and your family have been looking to add a new member to your family, while also helping give a lovable animal a new forever home, this is the event to come out and take part in!

Details About Humane Society Pet Adoption Event

Date & Time – On Saturday, October 22, Thelen Subaru will be the proud home of many cute, furry animal companions looking for their fur-ever homes! From 11 am until 1 pm, we invite you to come to visit our Bay City location and find that purr-fect animal that will be the newest addition to your family.

Charitable Donations – Thelen Subaru is not only pleased to be the location for the Humane Society of Bay City to run a pet adoption event, but we are also aiding their mission to help animals in need. For every pet that gets adopted during the event, we will be donating $100 to the Humane Society directly. This will go up to 31 pets. The Humane Society of Bay City puts in incredible amounts of time and effort to make sure that animals looking for their forever homes are treated the best they can be. This is why providing financial contributions to their mission is equally as important. Whether or not you plan on adopting a new furry companion or not, we encourage you to consider donating to the Humane Society during the event as well. A little goes a long way in their mission to help our local animals!

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Choose Thelen Subaru for a Great Subaru for Your Adventurous Family

When it comes to finding a vehicle that fits your active lifestyle, you need one that is both sporty and dependable. This makes a new Subaru a prime choice. Boasting Symmetrical AWD for excellent maneuverability even during off-roading excursions and being known for reliability, you can experience mid-Michigan adventuring with excellent all-around performance. Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, would like to share with you our favorite picks for your on-the-go lifestyle. With these Subaru vehicles at your command, there is no limit to the potential adventures you can undertake. 

Prime Subaru Options for an Active Family Lifestyle 

Subaru Forester Wilderness – Taking the already versatile SUV and making it even more well-suited for the great outdoors, the Forester Wilderness Edition is an off-roading specialist. Boasting 9.2 inches of ground clearance and special all-terrain tires to go along with Symmetrical AWD, this Forester is meant to be taken on adventures. Inside the vehicle, seats are upholstered in durable, easy-to-clean StarTex material. Cruising around mid-Michigan in one of these SUVs is a fantastic experience.

Subaru Outback Wilderness – Much like its Forester cousin, the Subaru Outback Wilderness is designed to be taken out on adventures. Sporting an enhanced X-MODE system, this Subaru makes getting through deep mud or other off-roading driving surfaces much easier. Not only is the SUBARU BOXER engine under the hood turbocharged for extra power, but the gears have been retuned to improve elements such as climbing at low speeds. Redesigned roof rails and similar StarTex upholstery make this Outback a dream option for taking around in the mid-Michigan trails. 

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid – Want to not only have a premier adventuring experience but also help protect the environment you adore? The Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid gives you and your family the best of both worlds. Sporty and reliable handling performance through Symmetrical AWD ensures that you get around even the most rugged trails with ease. Meanwhile, the hybrid powertrain provides a cleaner operation so that you can feel better about your carbon footprint as you traverse your surroundings. 

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Get Third-Row Versatility with the 2022 Subaru Ascent

When you need an SUV that can comfortably transport your family members and friends all around mid-Michigan in comfort, the three-row 2022 Subaru Ascent is the pick for you. Not only can the Ascent hold up to eight passengers, but it does so with a cavernous and well-equipped interior. The result is an optimal family cruiser for everyday driving needs. Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, would like to help you find the version of the Ascent that you will love driving for years to come!

2022 Subaru Ascent Information

Flexible & Spacious Interior – With seating for up to eight occupants thanks to the flexible seating arrangements the 2022 Ascent offers, premier comfort is assured. Add on the maximum of 153.5 cubic feet of passenger space, and you get an SUV that is designed to keep everyone in the vehicle satisfied during any excursion. Seating is also well-bolstered to make trips across the Great Lakes Bay Region feel smooth.

Modern Amenities – Not only are the family of 2022 Subaru Ascent SUVs spacious, but they come equipped with modern infotainment features that will fit the needs and preferences of every passenger. All are accessible from the SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system. Every 2022 Ascent lets compatible smartphones connect to STARLINK through Bluetooth, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. Select trims of the SUV also get integrated Wi-Fi hotspots and navigation included with their systems.

Reliable & Robust Performance – Packing a dynamic SUBARU BOXER engine that is turbocharged for enhanced performance, the Ascent gets around town and the highway with plenty of gusto. Being a member of the Subaru lineup also means knowing that you have the handling excellence of Symmetrical AWD included in every version of the three-row SUV. No matter what season you take the Ascent out for drive in, you can be confident that you will be able to handle the task with effortless levels of maneuverability. 

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Prep Your Subaru for Autumn Cruising in Mid-Michigan

Mid-Michigan weather will be changing soon as we leave the hot summer months and transition to the cooler autumn ones. As such, your Subaru deserves to be treated to a comprehensive selection of services to help it effortlessly move from one season to the next. Thelen Subaru in Bay City, MI, would like to help you get your family vehicle the quality maintenance it needs. Schedule an appointment with our Service Center today and let us provide you and your vehicle with the excellent service and customer experience that has made us a leader in mid-Michigan.

Autumn Services for Your Subaru

Tires – Weather in mid-Michigan can fluctuate drastically in the autumn months. As such, you need to be confident that your tires are ready to handle potentially slippery roadways. If you haven’t had your tires rotated and balanced recently, let us get those important procedures done for you! We can also evaluate the tread depth on your tires and supply you with excellent options if your tires need to be replaced.

Battery Test / Replacement – Your vehicle’s battery has been busy over the summer running the air conditioning, supplying power to various cabin systems, and keeping performance at its peak. As such, having our technicians do a thorough battery evaluation can be a worthwhile investment of your time. If we determine that your battery needs to be replaced, we can provide your vehicle with a brand-recommended option!

Fluid Changes – Oil, brake fluid, and transmission fluid are just some of the elements of your vehicle that you should routinely have checked after the hot summer months. This is especially true if you haven’t had any of these fluids checked in a year or more. Setting a certain time of the year to have a yearly evaluation of these important fluids is a great routine maintenance practice to get into when taking care of your Subaru in mid-Michigan!

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