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- Sydney Show Subaru Forester S-edition Study Hints At Sportier Production Model
At the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Subaru unveiled the Forester S-Edition, a concept study that points to a new Forester variant for 2011. Built on the existing turbocharged Forester XT, the S-Edition produces an additional 32...
- 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...
- Subaru Impreza & Forester With 2.0l Boxer Diesel Heading For Paris
After being initially launched on the Legacy and Outback earlier this year, Subaru’s new boxer turbo diesel engine will make its first appearance in both the new Forester and Impreza models at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed...
- Sema Show: 2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 173hp & Sports 2.5 Xt 224hp
Not exactly the news someone would expect from a company like Subaru at a Show like SEMA. Basically, what we have here are two new versions of the Forester with a face job. To be specific, the 173Hp Forester Sports 2.5X and its turbocharged brother, the...
- Subaru Puts Boxer Diesel In The Forester
Chances are unless you've worked in secretive operations inside the Porsche R&D facility or lived in Europe and paid close attention to the curiously wonky sounds emanating from a Subaru Legacy idling in traffic, you've never heard four or...
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THE GOOD 12 SUPERSIZE - PART XI
SUBARU FORESTER
Earlier examples of Subaru's venerable Forester enjoyed and struggled with one issue: a cult-like following. When manufacturers or critics refer to such a following, they're inferring that the vehicle was much-loved by few and bought by those very same few. Now, to be honest, the Forester sold in relatively healthy numbers. Subaru was looking for something more with the latest Forester. No longer indirectly competing with the Subaru Legacy-based Outback, the Forester is more SUV-like in its styling and design.
Attempting to appeal to the masses hasn't been one of Subaru's fortes. Fortunately, Subaru didn't leave their genuine specialties behind. Strong on-road dynamics are paired with a unique engine configuration. All-wheel drive isn't an option 
- how disgusting would that be? Equipment levels aren't luxurious, but at a base price under $20K, you best not be expectin' hedonism. Nay, gaining pleasure from the Forester is a process best discovered in using the Forester. Load it up, exit the driveway, and head for a twisty road if you please. No joke.
- how disgusting would that be? Equipment levels aren't luxurious, but at a base price under $20K, you best not be expectin' hedonism. Nay, gaining pleasure from the Forester is a process best discovered in using the Forester. Load it up, exit the driveway, and head for a twisty road if you please. No joke.Turbocharge your Forester if you like. Fuel economy is barely altered but power jumps way up to a level that seems appropriate for a vehicle in this class. In fact, Forester horses are significantly more powerful beasts than expected. Truthfully, the Forester is still a tall wagon. Subaru brought the Forester into the mainstream this time; but hasn't completely turned off the taps in the sub-stream.
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Engines: 170 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque from a 2.5L boxer four-cylinder or 224 horsepower and 226 lb-ft of torque from a turbocharged 2.5L boxer four-cylinder
City Mileage: 19-20 miles per gallon
Base USD Price: $19,995
Cargo Capacity: 63-68.3 cubic feet behind front row
Towing Capability: 2,400 pounds
- Sydney Show Subaru Forester S-edition Study Hints At Sportier Production Model
At the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Subaru unveiled the Forester S-Edition, a concept study that points to a new Forester variant for 2011. Built on the existing turbocharged Forester XT, the S-Edition produces an additional 32...
- 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...
- Subaru Impreza & Forester With 2.0l Boxer Diesel Heading For Paris
After being initially launched on the Legacy and Outback earlier this year, Subaru’s new boxer turbo diesel engine will make its first appearance in both the new Forester and Impreza models at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed...
- Sema Show: 2007 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 173hp & Sports 2.5 Xt 224hp
Not exactly the news someone would expect from a company like Subaru at a Show like SEMA. Basically, what we have here are two new versions of the Forester with a face job. To be specific, the 173Hp Forester Sports 2.5X and its turbocharged brother, the...
- Subaru Puts Boxer Diesel In The Forester
Chances are unless you've worked in secretive operations inside the Porsche R&D facility or lived in Europe and paid close attention to the curiously wonky sounds emanating from a Subaru Legacy idling in traffic, you've never heard four or...