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Besides providing reliable performance and great value for money, Subaru vehicles also have an in-vehicle telematics platform that offers a wide range of connectivity, entertainment, and safety features. This system, called STARLINK, offers many functionalities and benefits to enhance your driving experience, from connecting you to your favorite smartphone apps to helping you escape emergencies. Let’s find out what Subaru STARLINK can do for you.

What Is Subaru STARLINK?

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With 4G LTE capability, STARLINK is a suite of onboard technologies that helps make your drives around Louisville, Kentucky, safer, more convenient, and enjoyable. We can divide the services available on this platform into two main categories: STARLINK Safety and Security and STARLINK Multimedia. This duo of in-vehicle systems provides real-time support for you and your passengers at the touch of a button. You can control STARLINK via a touch-screen display that delivers clear graphics and quick response times. It also features a straightforward menu structure, making it easy to use.

STARLINK Safety and Security Services

The STARLINK Safety and Security services protect you and your Subaru whether you’re on the road, at home, or in your workplace. The following is a list of Subaru safety and security features that fall under this category:

• Automatic collision notification: When one of the airbags in your Subaru deploys, this safety system will automatically connect you to a STARLINK customer care advisor. The advisor will assess the situation, determine your needs, and confirm your location. Whether they get a response from you or not, they’ll send emergency responders to your vehicle’s GPS location.
• Roadside assistance: STARLINK also provides roadside assistance services to help you deal with accidents and medical emergencies. You’ll find a red SOS button on the kiosk that connects you to a STARLINK customer care representative, no matter where you are. Or if you find yourself stuck on the side of the road with an empty gas tank or a flat tire, you can push the blue “i” button to inform STARLINK of your location so that you can get the assistance you need.
• Diagnostics alerts: Another useful functionality of STARLINK is monitoring your Subaru’s overall condition. It regularly performs diagnostic checks of all your vehicle’s major systems and sends you an email alert if it detects an issue. Additionally, you’ll receive monthly vehicle health reports and notifications reminding you about maintenance. You can also use this feature to make a service appointment with your local Subaru dealership.
• Remote services: After downloading the MySubaru mobile app, you can activate a wide array of useful remote functionalities. These include starting the engine, locking and unlocking doors, and turning on the security alarm. STARLINK will notify you immediately if the security alarm goes off. Furthermore, the system can help you locate your vehicle in a crowded area by sounding the horn and turning on the lights.
• Stolen-vehicle recovery: If your vehicle is lost or stolen, STARLINK can activate the engine immobilizer to prevent anyone from driving it. It also works with law enforcement to recover your car after you file a police report.
• Concierge services: On this side of the STARLINK system, a concierge package can make your outings and trips easier. It provides real-time, in-vehicle assistance with hotel and restaurant reservations and ticket purchases for sports and theatrical events. The system can help you search for points of interest when you’re on a road trip.

STARLINK Multimedia Services

STARLINK’s Multimedia services keep you informed and entertained on the go by giving you access to navigation, music, podcasts, weather updates, and the latest news. It has an extensive suite of multimedia features you can navigate on your Subaru’s touch-screen display. The STARLINK app allows you to use an array of services via your smartphone, including iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Pandora, and Magellan Navi. The availability of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity makes connecting your phone to the STARLINK system a breeze.

Another great multimedia feature that STARLINK offers is the voice command system. This system enables you to perform a wide range of tasks hands-free, including making phone calls, adjusting climate control, requesting entertainment, and controlling certain safety features. In addition, you can also ask the system to provide directions to your desired destinations.

Which Subaru Models Have STARLINK?

STARLINK is available on select Subaru vehicles from the 2019 model year onwards. For 2022, models that come with this infotainment system include the Ascent, Legacy, Forester, Crosstrek, and WRX. In the future, more advanced connected services will be available across the Subaru lineup, including the upcoming all-electric Subaru Solterra.

How Much Does STARLINK Cost?

If you want to subscribe to Subaru STARLINK, you’ll need to pay an annual fee of $99. Adding Security Plus features, such as remote lock and unlock, remote lights and horn, remote vehicle location, vehicle security notifications, and stolen vehicle recovery, will cost you $49 for the first year and then $149 for each subsequent year. However, if safety and entertainment are important considerations for you, STARLINK more than justifies the cost.

Shop for a STARLINK-Equipped Subaru at Bachman Subaru

If you’re planning to buy a Subaru vehicle in Louisville, Kentucky, there’s no better place to go than Bachman Subaru. Serving Louisville, Jeffersontown, Shelbyville, Fort Knox, and La Grange, our dealership has a large selection of new and used Subarus with the STARLINK infotainment system. Whether you’re looking for a small car, a family-friendly SUV, or a performance vehicle, we can help you choose a model that fits your needs and delivers a great in-vehicle experience.

Bachman Subaru also goes the extra mile to help you save money on your car purchase. Our prices are among the most competitive in the Louisville area. To maximize your savings, we also offer special discounts on select Subaru models and flexible auto financing plans with attractive interest deals.

Come to Bachman Subaru for an unbeatable deal on a Subaru vehicle. Contact us today to arrange a test drive and experience first-hand what the awesome STARLINK system can do.