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With impressive changes for a mere mid-cycle refresh, the 2017 Subaru Forester looks to add a new kind of spice to the compact SUV segment in Washington, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, Pittsburgh PA, and Wheeling, WV--and anyone planning to upgrade their vehicle this summer should listen up.

Earlier this month, we detailed changes to the 2017 WRX, another model in its mid-cycle product life, that were relatively minor.

But the Forester sees bigger updates from front to back.

While rally fans in Washington PA won't be seeing any major changes to the 2017 Subaru WRX--the third model-year in the vehicle's five-year cycle--there are some exciting new updates for this iconic sedan that will ensure that it stays in high demand.
 

Updates and New Features for the 2017 Model:

• New premium tricot headliner
• Standard auto on/off headlights for WRX STI
• Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are now standard on all STI models
• Reverse automatic braking standard on WRX Limited with EyeSight
• Minor price changes

From tip to tailpipe, and inside to out, the 2017 Subaru Impreza brings a serious style upgrade for both its sedan and hatchback body types.

It's the first model to feature the new Subaru Global Platform, and it's the very first Subaru Impreza to be built right here in the U.S. The newest model is focused on increased horsepower, increased safety and security, enhanced interior cargo space, and--as always--providing the absolute best small car performance across the greater Washington, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, Pittsburgh PA, and Wheeling, WV areas.

Subaru edged Mazda, Toyota and Honda to earn the highest score in Consumer Reports' latest report card ranking 13 automakers based on road tests and reliability. But Toyota dominated the magazine's top picks in five of 10 product segments, becoming the first automaker to do so in nearly a decade.

The magazine said Subaru, with an overall score of 75, two points higher than last year, benefited from the redesigned Impreza, Legacy and Outback models over the past few years.

Subaru was followed by Mazda, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Volvo, Hyundai, BMW and Volkswagen.

The top four automakers were each…