Subaru has announced today that the new 2011 Subaru Outback will receive Mobile WiFi access through the company's Mobile Internet system. The 2011 Subaru Outback Mobile WiFi system includes a hotspot that can provide Internet connectivity to 10 or more users for up to 150 feet around the vehicle.
The 2011 Subaru Outback Mobile WiFi works on the 3G network and offers an encrypted connection with download speeds averaging 400kbps-1.2mbps. Since its mobile, the new 2011 Subaru Outback WiFi can be used to browse the Internet while the vehicle is in motion.
The 2011 Subaru Outback Mobile WiFi access is provided by Autonet Mobile, the world's first
in-car Internet service provider and can be installed for a price of $499, plus a $35 activation fee.
Subaru Press Release:
Subaru of America announced today that it is now offering Wi-Fi connectivity for the award-winning 2011 Outback crossover SUV model. The new Subaru Mobile Internet system creates a Wi-Fi hotspot
inside the Outback giving internet access to 10 or more users for up to 150 feet around the vehicle.
The Subaru Outback redefined the SUV, and offering Wi-Fi connectivity further expands this versatile vehicle's capability. Operating on the 3G network and working with all Wi-Fi enabled devices, Subaru Mobile Internet provides users a safe, fully encrypted connection with download speeds averaging 400kbps-1.2mbps. This uninterrupted Wi-Fi capability is designed for passenger access while the Outback is in motion.
Subaru Mobile Internet easily allows users to check email, surf the web or listen to Internet radio and even stream video and post to social networking sites. Outback passengers can check weather and traffic, download hiking trails, and even reserve a campsite while they're on the road. Multiple passengers can simultaneously use the Wi-Fi connection for their separate devices, including Wi-Fi capable laptop computers, netbooks, smart phones, game controllers, plus the new iPad® and iPod® Touch models.
Subaru Mobile Internet technology is provided by Autonet Mobile, the world's first in-car Internet service provider. The Wi-Fi service can be added as a port or dealer-installed accessory to any 2011 Subaru Outback for an MSRP of $499, plus a $35 activation fee. A one-year subscription at $29 per month is required, and Subaru is including the first three months of service for free. Comprehensive user support is included through joint Subaru and Autonet Mobile customer service resources. Subaru Mobile Internet is a Genuine Subaru Accessory and is covered under the Subaru of America warranty.
Starting at an MSRP of $22,995, the 2011 Subaru Outback is offered in a wide range of four- and six-cylinder models. The Outback is smart-sized
compared to other two-row crossover vehicles, featuring a mid-size interior in an easy-to-maneuver and off-road capable wagon body. Equipped with the Lineartronic™ CVT (continuously variable transmission), the 2011 Outback is rated at 29 MPG in highway driving.
