2009 Subaru Forester 2.0 Turbo Diesel in Detail
At next month’s Paris Show, Subaru will unveil the first-ever diesel-powered versions of the Impreza and Forester models. The Japanese automaker has very high hopes for the Forester 2.0D as it expects it to account for a massive 80 percent of sales and eventually turn the SUV into the company’s best-selling model in Apart from the new engine, key improvements over the 2.0 litre petrol Forester include a new six-speed manual gearbox, uprated front suspension and firmer-feeling steering. Top speed and 0-60 mph (96 km/h) times are at 115.5 mph (185 km/h) and 10 seconds respectively while the extra engine torque over the petrol model allows a full 2,000 kg or 4,010 lbs braked towing limit.
Fuel economy in the Forester 2.0D is rated at 44.8 mpg
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Standard features for the entry-level Forester 2.0D X include: symmetrical all-wheel drive; Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control; self-levelling rear suspension; fuel-saving electric power steering; front, side and curtain airbags and 16’’ alloy wheels with 215/65 tires.
Other features include four electric windows; 60/40-split rear seats with reclining back-rests; climate-control air-conditioning; radio/CD player; front fog lamps; vehicle information display; height and reach-adjustment steering wheel; leather-covered steering wheel, handbrake and gear-lever; heated front seats, mirrors and windscreen wipers plus cruise-control.
Expected to be the best-seller, the Forester 2.0D XC adds: roof-rails; larger, 17’’ alloys with 225/55 tires; premium audio system featuring a six-stacker CD-player and seven speakers; roof spoiler; HID headlamps and a large, electrically-powered sun-roof.
Finally, the top-of-the range Forester 2.0D XSn adds: satellite navigation with single disc CD/radio; leather seats; electrically-powered driver’s seat and Smart-entry with push-button start.
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