If you've been considering a new Subaru, now is the perfect time to visit Zappone Subaru in Norwich. This month's specials feature competitive lease offers and exceptional savings on some of Subaru's most popular SUVs, making it easier than ever to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that's built for every season and every adventure. Whether you're commuting through town, planning your next road trip, or looking for confidence in all-weather driving, there's a Subaru ready for you. Featured Subaru Offers 2026 Subaru Forester Sport The Subaru Forester Sport delivers the versatility, capability, and confidence drivers expect from Subaru. With standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, generous cargo space, and advanced safety technology, it's ready for wherever life takes you. Lease for $449 per month for 36 months. * 2026 Subaru FORESTER Sport $40,435 MSRP. Model Code TFF. VIN 4S4SLDH62T3041261. Stock#260078. 4 cylinder engine, Continuously Variable Transmission transmission, SUV. *Lease offer $449 per month for 36 Months, 22,500 miles. Residual value of $24,848.36. Excess mileage fee of $0.25 per mile over, $0 security deposit. $0 down payment. Includes first payment, tax, title and dmv. $16,164 total payments for lease term. With approved credit through Subaru Motors Finance with tier 1 approval (720+ beacon score). Lessee responsible for maintenance and excess wear & tear. Not all will qualify. Must take delivery from retail stock. Prior sales excluded. Offer subject to change. Offer expires on 08/31/2026. 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Premium Compact, capable, and adventure-ready, the Subaru Crosstrek Premium is designed for drivers who want everyday practicality with the confidence to explore beyond the pavement. Lease for $299 per month for 36 months. * 2026 Subaru CROSSTREK Premium $33,025 MSRP. Model Code TRB. VIN 4S4GUHD62T3730040. Stock#260099. 4 cylinder engine, Continuously Variable Transmission transmission, 5 DOOR. *Lease offer $299 per month for 36 Months, 22,500 miles. Residual value of $25,474.05. Excess mileage fee of $0.25 per mile over, $0 security deposit. $299 down payment, plus $299 first payment, tax, title and dmv. $10,764 total payments for lease term. With approved credit through Subaru Motors Finance with tier 1 approval (720+ beacon score). Lessee responsible for maintenance and excess wear & tear. Not all will qualify. Must take delivery from retail stock. Prior sales excluded. Offer subject to change. Offer expires on 08/31/2026. 2026 Subaru Outback Premium The Subaru Outback Premium continues to be a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With a spacious interior, impressive capability, and advanced driver-assist features, it's built to handle both daily commutes and weekend getaways. Choose the offer that works best for you: Lease for $459 per month for 36 months Purchase for $36,500 (Was $40,078) *2026 Subaru Outback Premium $40,078 MSRP. Model Code . VIN . Stock#200016. cylinder engine, transmission, . *Lease offer $459 per month for 36 Months, 22,500 miles. Residual value of $2,484.36. Excess mileage fee of $0.25 per mile over, $0 security deposit. $0 down payment. Includes $0 first payment, tax, title and dmv. $16,524 total payments for lease term. With approved credit through Subaru Motors Finance with tier 1 approval (720+ beacon score). Lessee responsible for maintenance and excess wear & tear. Not all will qualify. Must take delivery from retail stock. Prior sales excluded. Offer subject to change. Offer expires on 08/31/2026. Find Your Next Subaru at Zappone Subaru At Zappone Subaru in Norwich, we're committed to helping you find the right vehicle for your lifestyle and budget. Whether you're interested in leasing a new Subaru or taking advantage of significant savings on a purchase, our team is here to help every step of the way. Stop by our showroom, browse our inventory online, or schedule a test drive today. These monthly offers are available for a limited time, so don't wait to take advantage of these exceptional opportunities.
The Subaru Forester Has Been a Consumer Reports Top Pick for 13 Years. The Crosstrek Is Following Its Lead.
Some automotive awards come and go with each new model year. The Subaru Forester has now landed on Consumer Reports’ Annual 10 Top Picks list for 13 consecutive years, which means its latest win is part of a much longer story. For 2026, the Forester was named Consumer Reports’ Best Compact SUV, while the Subaru Crosstrek earned Best Subcompact SUV for the third year in a row. This is also the third consecutive year the two Subaru SUVs have appeared on the Top Picks list together. At Zappone Subaru in Norwich, that combination makes plenty of sense to us. The Forester and Crosstrek take two different approaches to the practical Subaru SUV, but both give Central New York drivers standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, useful ground clearance and comfortable everyday drivability. Both are also now available with hybrid powertrains for 2026. If either sounds like your kind of Subaru, you can Shop Our New Subaru Inventory or check our New Vehicle Specials before visiting us at 4814 State Hwy 23 in Norwich. What Does It Actually Take to Become a Consumer Reports Top Pick? This isn't an award based on one impressive feature or a quick first drive. Consumer Reports says its Top Picks rank among the highest-scoring vehicles in their respective categories, with Overall Scores incorporating road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety performance. That makes the Forester's 13-year run particularly interesting. SUVs have changed considerably during that time, as have the expectations surrounding safety, efficiency, technology and everyday usability. Yet the Forester has continued earning a place on this very short list. The Crosstrek is building a streak of its own. Its 2026 recognition is its third consecutive selection as Consumer Reports' Best Subcompact SUV. Why the 2026 Subaru Forester Keeps Making the List The Forester's appeal has never depended on being overly complicated. Consumer Reports highlighted its comfortable ride, spacious interior, visibility, safety credentials and standard full-time Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. For 2026, there's another significant addition to that formula: the Forester Hybrid. Consumer Reports found that the hybrid delivered a 5-mpg advantage over the conventional Forester in its testing while retaining a mechanical full-time AWD system. That gives shoppers another way to configure a Forester depending on how and where they drive. Someone commuting around Norwich every day may prioritize efficiency, while another driver heading through rural Chenango County roads throughout a Central New York winter may be particularly interested in its standard AWD capability. You can compare available versions in our New Subaru Forester Inventory, or browse our Certified Pre-Owned Subaru Inventory if you're interested in an earlier Forester. The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Does More With a Smaller Footprint The Crosstrek takes many of the qualities people associate with Subaru and packages them into something smaller. Consumer Reports specifically praised its ride quality, handling, versatility and ground clearance, noting that it remains comfortable even when a drive ventures off pavement. For 2026, every gas-powered Crosstrek receives a 180-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission and AWD. Consumer Reports achieved 29 mpg overall with the gas model in its testing. There's also a new Crosstrek Hybrid, which carries an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined rating. That combination makes the Crosstrek an interesting option for drivers who don't necessarily need the additional space of the Forester but still want the ground clearance and AWD capability that come in handy around Upstate New York. Browse our New Subaru Crosstrek Inventory to compare what's currently available at Zappone Subaru. Forester or Crosstrek? It Comes Down to How Much Subaru You Need These two SUVs earning Consumer Reports Top Pick honors in the same year makes for a useful comparison because they're not trying to fill exactly the same role. The Crosstrek is the smaller of the two, making it an appealing choice for drivers who want an easy-to-manage daily vehicle with genuine all-weather and light off-pavement capability. The Forester gives you more interior space and the upright, visibility-focused layout that has helped make it such a longstanding favorite among compact SUV shoppers. Both also offer hybrid options for 2026, so choosing between them no longer means choosing one model simply because you want an electrified powertrain. If you're replacing your current vehicle, you can use our Value My Trade tool before your visit and compare its estimated value against the Forester and Crosstrek models you're considering. Subaru EyeSight Adds Another Layer to Everyday Driving Safety also plays a role in Consumer Reports' Top Pick evaluations, and both models offer Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. Depending on model and configuration, EyeSight technologies can monitor traffic movement, help optimize cruise control and provide driver-assistance functions designed to add another level of awareness behind the wheel. If you'd like to understand what these systems actually do rather than simply reading their names on a feature list, our Subaru EyeSight page is a useful place to start before your test drive. Come Compare the 2026 Forester and Crosstrek at Zappone Subaru Thirteen consecutive Top Pick selections for the Forester and three for the Crosstrek give shoppers another reason to put both SUVs on the test-drive list. The more important question is which one fits your daily life better. Visit Zappone Subaru at 4814 State Hwy 23 in Norwich, NY to compare the Forester and Crosstrek in person. You can browse our New, Pre-Owned and Certified Pre-Owned Subaru Inventory, check current Subaru Specials, or ask our team about available Subaru Military and College Graduate incentives. And once you've found your Subaru, we're here for everything that follows. Our Subaru Service Department and Tire Center can help keep it ready for the roads ahead, while our Rent a Subaru program can help keep you moving when you need temporary transportation.