Subaru Forester

Sleek lines, peppy performance and the quality that Subaru is noted for ensures that potential buyers will not be disappointed. All this tradition has been moved forward into one of Subaru’s hottest selling vehicles, the 2008/9 Subaru Forester.


Subaru have made some very appealing exterior designs over the years and with the Forester, they have got the chunky design just right. The chunkiness gives the Forester an impression that the car is strong, fluent and powerful. Rounded edges are tasteful, and the headlight and taillight design looks very good. Hot looking alloys and lots of silver trim make the exterior utterly gorgeous.

Subaru have one of the most stylish interiors around with plenty of options like a 6-disc in dash CD changer with MP3.WMA player which is attached to a 7 speaker audio system with subwoofer, Sirius Satellite capabilities, dual stage heated front seats, panoramic sliding glass moon-roof, leather trimmed upholstery and an optional 8-way power adjustable driver's seat. The Forester also comes with power mirrors, electronically controlled cruise control and lots of storage throughout the vehicle. The dashboard is classic Subaru and tastefully refined. The Forester has been equipped with the same dash layout as the Impreza. So if you're going from the bachelor-boy coupe to the family-man Forester SUV, you won't notice the difference - well, not much anyway! The 2008/9 Subaru Forester offers extra cabin space for all five seats. If you're doing carpool duty for the rugby team, even the lankiest locks will be comfy in the back seat. The Forester comes in five different alternative packages: the Forester X, the XS, the XS Premium, the XT and the XT Premium.

The Subaru Forester's grippy handling comes from the Subaru tradition. The all-wheel-drive system that transfers power where needed to supply the best traction. It's all automatic and on-guard all of the time.

Safety is top priority for the Subaru Forester with their Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, anti-lock brakes with Brake Force Distribution, daytime running lights, dual stage driver and passenger front and side airbags and much more. Their enviable five star crash test rating is exemplary.

From the powerhouse perspective, the basic difference between these models is that the X, the XS and the XS Premium are fitted with a 2.5 litre SOHC powerhouse (126 kW of power at 6000, 229 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm), while the XT and XT Premiums carry a DOHC turbo boxer unit that pumps out 169 kW of power at 5200 rpm and a very respectable 320 Nm of twist at a low 2800 rpm. Either engine type makes for very nippy acceleration. In turbo form, this SUV can move it! You also have the choice of either a manual gearbox or 4-speed automatic - depending on your driving tastes.

Premium build quality, reliability and performance make the Subaru Forester a roomy contender for the SUV bracket. Give the Subaru Forester a test ride today and see for yourself why a Subaru is the right vehicle for you.

Current model series include:

•Subaru Forester X 2.5
•Subaru Forester XS 2.5
•Subaru Forester XS Premium 2.5
•Subaru Forester XT 2.5 (169 kW)
•Subaru Forester XT Premium 2.5 (169 kW)

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