Subaru Forester Review

This is not a facelift, and a completely new car. Forester has increased in size and became more vivid and expressive design. Under the Spanish sun the new car looks really better look inconspicuous previous generation is now in the past.

The interior is also quite new: the most important of them are in a superior quality finish. Loved the assembly - no "cricket" and even a scratch on the cobbled streets of the rough tiles I have not heard. Would like to mention suspension. No doubt, it is perfect for the Russian roads. By the way, the Japanese engineers collected data on surface and in the Samara region. Thus, the new Forester is articulated the harsh realities of our country too. No hint of breakdowns, loud and dense work on any irregularities, and with it any stray swing. Great!

All machines are equipped with electric power steering. List of engines added a new turbo engine with direct fuel injection: 240 l. with. and 350 Nm. In addition, it was possible to try and slightly improved "atmosfernik" 2.0 (150 hp.).

Is gone 4-step "automatic", now "foriki" set corporate variator with chain Luk or "mechanics". Appeared off-road mode Xmode, changing algorithms of the engine and transmission system stabilization. When this mode is available and the assistant downhill.

With the debut of the "Forester" in 1997 was made a little more than 2 million cars. In the Russian market Forester is the best selling model of the brand - in 2011 sold about 7700. cars. Now before the Russian representation of the task to separate the model XV and Forester, as their price ranges are very close. In connection with this new model waiting small, said the company, higher prices. Of the engines will be available: a 2.0-liter "atmosfernik" and turbo and 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. Soon will be announced and the price. Dealers cars will be in June. Plan Subaru - sell about 700 cars a month.