Travis Pastrana Rejoins the Subaru Race Team

Watch as Travis Pastrana makes his return to the Subaru Race Team with an injured ankle and new co-driver yet still pulls out on top! Driving the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI, Pastrana ran into a few setbacks but ended up placing in second place. Check out the video and stay tuned for more information on the 2015 Subaru WRX STI at Maxwell Subaru in Burlington, NC!

2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Earns Top Safety Pick Award

It was recently announced that the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI have been awarded the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety 2014 Top Safety Pick. Both the 2015 WRX and WRX STI gave an outstanding performance in the crashworthiness evaluations. The 2015 WRX and WRX STI will be arriving at Maxwell Subaru in Burlington, NC in the near future.

Subaru has more 2014 IIHS Top Safety picks than any brand. Six other Subaru models have earned the 2014 safety awards as including the Legacy and outback.

According to president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Thomas J. Doll, "Safety is one of our brand tenets and so we are extremely proud to have earned a TSP rating for our performance models"

For more information on the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI visit our website at maxwellsubaru.com!

2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E at Maxwell Volvo: Supercharged and Turbocharged

Back with a new engine for 2015, the 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E at Maxwell Volvo in Burlington, NC is supercharged and turbocharged! 

The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E has a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 paired with an eight-speed automatic.  The new engine produces 302 hp and 295 Ib-ft of torque. The 2015 Volvo S60 also features direct injection, integrated start/stop and an Eco mode. Estimated fuel economy is 24/35 mpg city/highway.

Performance figures are impressive doing 0-60 in just 5.4 seconds. Even with a supercharger and turbo engine the changeover is relatively smooth.

The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E has a five-star crash rating from the NHTSA with lane-departure warning, lane markers, distance alert and driver alert control.

The new Volvo S60 has a plethora of options to choose from including BOR diamond-cut 19-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights, and heated seats. With the Platinum trim, navigation, Volvo Premier sound system, auto dimming interior, HomeLink garage door opener, and rearview camera are all added.

Schedule a test drive in the new 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E at Maxwell Volvo in Burlington, NC!

Hybrid Model of Every US Volvo?

It has been speculated that every Volvo sold in the US including the XC90, S60 and V60 could see a hybrid version in the future. This means Maxwell Volvo of Burlington, NC may have these vehicles with a plug-in hybrid powertrain very soon!

A new modular platform that Volvo has been working on since 2011 will be used for the new plug-in hybrids. The XC90 is the first of the Volvo vehicles to be launched in the US with a PHEV powertrain. We should expect to see this in the first quarter of 2015.

There is still information that is unknown such as the electric range, price or what the updated look will be but we can assure you that Maxwell Volvo in Burlington, NC will let you know when we hear more!