Subaru Forester is a SUV that came out in 1997 and was built on the same platform as the 92 Impreza. He was always good reliable car that everyone loved. The current version is being processed to gain significant shape, despite the strong antagonism that exists in the crossover sports car segment.
The new Subaru Forester is suitable for both relaxing in the desert and on the highway, due to the liberal ground clearance and the standard all-wheel drive system. Moreover, this is done to offer the best fuel economy, it is equipped with adequate safety features. Forester will be available in six versions, which include: 2.5 base, 2.5 I premium, 2.5 touring, 2.0 XT premium, and 2.0 XT touring, among which 2.5 is base model... The main competitors of the new Forester are, 2017, 2017 Honda SRV, 2017.
Subaru Forester Exterior
Base Subaru Forester gets a set of 17-inch steel wheels, R17 size 225/60 98H all season tires as standard. It will be offered with a set of 17 x 7.0-inch six-print black aluminum wheels, heated side mirrors, roof rails and a panoramic sunroof as an option.
On the other hand, in the 2.5 premium, the company comes with a standard exterior, such as a rear roof spoiler, automatic headlights, fog lights, adjustable steering wheel, backdoor with electra opening. While the Touring trim gets xenon headlights, rear-folding seatbacks, and 18-inch lightweight alloy wheels.
Buyers choose the XT premium version, 2.0 liter model, goes with an installed rear roof spoiler, sport-tuned suspension, and 18-inch alloy wheels. For those who choose the 2.0 XT, the same equipment as in the previous XT, differ in relation to the elite in additional functions.
At Subaru Forester, body colors come in six stunning options , which include:
1.Black.
2.Bronze Metallic
3. White Pearl.
4.Silver Metallic.
5.Dark Gray Metallic.
6.Green Metallic.
Subaru Forester interior
Subaru Forester comes with a spacious a well-appointed saloon that is crammed with many luxurious features and more modern in terms of safety.
Some of the standard interior features and accessories available for the base model include:... 1.6.2-inch display.
2. Adaptive cruise control.
3. USB port.
4 Rear view camera.
5. Registration of the application on the smartphone.
6. Bluetooth audio with phone connectivity.
7. Technology interface v Subaru Starlink.
860:40 folding rear seats
9. Height adjustable driver's seat.
Additional features include:
1. Tinted rear windows.
2. Reclining rear seats.
3. Satellite radio.
4. Rear armrest.
5. Two USB ports
6. Seven-inch touch screen
7. Eight position driver's seat adjustment
8. Improved sound system with six speakers.
Subaru Forester interior
In addition, the new Subaru 2.5 premium limited edition comes with standard interior features such as hill descent control, leather covers. In addition, niches in cargo area, improved dashboard, and automatic two-zone climate control.
The 2.5 I Touring trim is equipped with an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, automatic three-zone climate control, and keyless start.
XT Premium version 2.0, made with standard internal features, leather steering wheel and a modernized dashboard... For those who opt for the XT, the Touring 2.0 model will have a similar interior to the premium, but differ in relation to the elite interior optional features.
Engine
In 2017, the Subaru Forester will have several different systems, according to incentives and customer requirements. As a result basic configuration 2.5 and 2.5 I premium are equipped with a four-cylinder power unit with a volume of 2.5 liters.
These engines are well tuned to offer Subaru the highest 170 horsepower. Horse power and a maximum torque of 236 Nm. Power unit will be paired with a six-speed mechanical box gears as standard and with automatic transmission gears as an option.
When it comes to fuel economy, the 2.5 I Premium offers 7.3 liters on the highway, 9.6 liters in the city, and 8.7 liters combined on 100 kilometers. with an automatic transmission, with a manual transmission system, offer 10.6 liters in the city, on the highway 8.1 liters 9.4 in the combined cycle.
Buyers looking for more power and torque can opt for the Subaru Forester XT or 2.0 XT Touris. These models are equipped with a four-cylinder power plant volume of 2.0 liters. This turbocharged powertrain will offer this model an output of 250 horsepower and a maximum torque of 349 Nm. The power unit will only be paired with an automatic transmission.
The fuel consumption of these models on the highway will be 8.4 liters, in the city 10.2 liters, in the combined cycle 9.4 per 100 kilometers.
All engines accelerate their models from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 6.3 seconds at a top speed of 214 kilometers per hour.
Forester
Subaru forester - japanese crossover which was first released in 1995. In 1997, the car was first presented at a show in Detroit. Even according to the first photos of the Subaru crossover, many experts had the opinion that this vehicle looks more like a station wagon than an SUV. At the auto show, these suspicions were confirmed.
In 2002, the Japanese concern released the second generation Subaru Forester. The crossover was powered by a two-liter engine, but there was also a small STI series with a 2.5-liter engine. The car consumed from 9 to 15 liters of fuel per 100 km.
In 2007, the Japanese presented the third generation Forester to the world. The weight of the car was almost 1600 kg. The crossover is available in specifications with an engine size of 2 and 2.5 liters. The power is 175 horsepower. In Europe, a version of the car with a capacity of 145 horsepower is available.
In mid-November 2013, Subaru introduced the fourth generation. In the manufacturing country, the vehicle was sold with a 2 liter engine. Specifications were also available with an engine displacement of 2.5 liters. The car has lost about 100 kg in weight compared to its predecessor.
Forester 2017
The model was presented at a motor show in the capital of Japan. Restyling of the crossover indicates that the manufacturer does not plan to give up in the competition. Particular emphasis was placed on the completely redesigned design and on the safety of the vehicle. The last parameter was perfected by the creators.
By appearance vehicle we can conclude that Forester repeats the features of South Korean-made SUVs. The hood of the car is made of light alloys. This is done in order to reduce the weight of the crossover.
The cabin contains a seven-inch touchscreen and 4 speakers. Also, the vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth, rear-view cameras and ports for connecting gadgets. The Forester has a gasoline engine only. Its power can be 151, 171 and 243 horsepower. On the territory of Russia, a car can be purchased at a price of 1.7 to 2 million rubles.
Outback
Like the Forester, this model was first released in 1995. The car has four-wheel drive. Late 1996 Japanese company released the Legacy Outback car. The second generation was born 4 years after the release of the first Outback vehicle and received the name VN. Engines with 4 cylinders and a volume of 135 and 165 horsepower were put on the crossover.
In 2003, Subaru introduced the third generation. The vehicle was developed following the example of the fourth generation Legacy. At the beginning of autumn 2009, the company released the fourth generation.
Outback 2017
This crossover is the most expensive car Total lineup... The cost of a vehicle in Russia ranges from 2.3 to 3.3 million rubles. The Outback 2017's strength is its large and spacious interior.
The machine is available with two engines: 2.5L and 3.6L. The first (4 cylinders) is quiet and uses less fuel. The second (6 cylinders) is considered more powerful and efficient. Engine power - 175 horsepower. Maximum speed the vehicle can pick up is 198 km / h. Fuel consumption per 100 km is 6.3 liters and 10 liters on the highway and in the city, respectively.
Tribeca
This Subaru crossover was introduced for the first time in 2005. In 2014, vehicle production ceased. The car belongs to the class of mid-size crossovers. Body type - five-door.
Many experts and critics have noted the ugly design of the first generation of the crossover. In 2007, the Japanese company presented an updated model at the United States Auto Show. The design of the vehicle has become more restrained. The SUV was equipped with a 3.6 L engine and 258 hp. with.
In mid-autumn 2013, Subaru executives decided to phase out Tribeca production. The last crossover was released in 2014. The reason why the car was discontinued was low level sales - since 2005, the Japanese auto giant has sold only 78 thousand vehicles.
Xv
This is the most new crossover Subaru. The car was first presented at the 2011 Motor Show in the German city of Frankfurt. The car was created based on the concept car of the same name, which was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show six months before the official display of the vehicle.
Auto belongs to the class compact crossovers... Sold in the United States of America under the designation Subaru Crosstrek. XV is equipped with 1.6 and 2.0-liter petrol, as well as 2.0-liter diesel engines... The latter is not supplied to the territory of the Russian Federation.
XV 2017
The vehicle was unveiled in early spring 2017 and the concept car was shown at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
Engine power is 156 horsepower. An all-wheel drive car with a ground clearance of 200 millimeters is an excellent SUV. The crossover is equipped with an X-Mode system. Its purpose is to control the engine and transmission while driving on wet roads.
In more expensive trim levels, a touch screen is available with a diagonal of 8 inches. Also, for rich specifications, an Eye Sight blind spot control system is provided.
In the middle of spring, the main show of the car took place at the New York Auto Show. After that, the official cost of the vehicle was announced. So, the price for Subaru XV will range from 24 to 28 thousand euros.
Subaru Forester among competitorsSubaru forester
2.5 L (171 HP) CVT
price: 1,590,000 rubles.
The current generation Subaru Forester, one of the most popular examples in the crossover market, has become quite ambitious. On the one hand, he became like many "classmates", on the other, he acquired many new useful qualities, without losing the old ones, but even improving them. Is it really that good compared to other representatives of this already very numerous class: Chevrolet captiva, Mitsubishi Outlander, Land rover Freelander and Nissan X-Trail? Let's see how the ambitions of "Lesnik" correspond to reality and the expectations of potential buyers.
| Chevrolet captiva | Mitsubishi Outlander | Land rover Freelander | Nissan X-Trail |
|---|---|---|---|
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In the overall ORD rating, Subaru Forester is simply out of reach for many "classmates". With a total of 79.4 points, it is in 20th position, which is an exceptional case for a crossover of its class. He left far below even the leader of one of our past reviews Mitsubishi Outlander, only ranked 43rd. All the other participants in this review, in terms of their total score, could not even come close to our leader. Among Forester's main trump cards are the marks for the first nomination. This is the size of the cabin, and ergonomic advantages, and a good set of options. Off-road qualities also brought the "Forester" a high score.
| Subaru forester | Chevrolet captiva | Mitsubishi Outlander | Land rover Freelander | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L, gasoline, 171 HP, CVT RUB 1,590,000 | 3.2 l, gasoline, 230 HP, 5AT RUB 1,190,800 | 2.4 L, gasoline, 167 HP, CVT RUB 1,439,990 | 2.2 l, diesel, 150 HP, 6AT RUB 2 316 583 | 2.5 L, gasoline, 169 HP, CVT RUB 1,307,500 |
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| Points | 73,5 | 69,1 | 75,1 | 74,1 | 74,0 |
| A place | 4 (64)* | 5 (100)* | 2 (43)* | 3 (56)* | 4 (58)* |
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Body, ergonomics and comfort
Leader - Subaru Forester
In this nomination, the Subaru Forester has practically no equal among the participants in the review. The driver's and behind the driver's seats gave him the highest marks out of the five. Even the low score for the trunk did not spoil the picture. In most other parameters, the Forester also outperforms its rivals in terms of review. Points earned for options give a good lead over competitors. Excellence in a few tenths of a point was also brought by the assessment of controls, instruments and climate control. In light and visibility, the Forester can only rival Mitsubishi Outlander, who, like the Forester, scored 4.1 points in this discipline. Well, far from the most best materials salon did not have a significant impact on the state of affairs.
| Subaru forester | Chevrolet captiva | Mitsubishi Outlander | Land rover Freelander | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 42,0 | 36,6 | 39,1 | 38,9 | 37,5 |
| A place | 1 (23)* | 5 (80)* | 2 (58)* | 3 (60)* | 4 (72)* |
| BODY | 19,9 | 17,7 | 18,8 | 17,1 | 18,4 |
| Driver's seat | 7,3 | 6,2 | 5,7 | 5,8 | 5,7 |
| Seat behind the driver | 6,4 | 5,4 | 6,4 | 6,2 | 5,3 |
| Trunk | 2,2 | 3,6 | 2,7 | 2,1 | 3,4 |
| Security | 4,0 | 2,5 | 4,0 | 3,0 | 4,0 |
| ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT | 22,1 | 18,9 | 20,3 | 20,8 | 19,1 |
| Governing bodies | 4,8 | 4,3 | 4,3 | 4,6 | 4,4 |
| Devices | 4,7 | 4,4 | 4,5 | 4,5 | 3,9 |
| Climate control | 3,5 | 3,2 | 2,9 | 3,2 | 2,2 |
| Interior materials | 0,7 | 0,4 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,9 |
| Light and visibility | 4,1 | 3,3 | 4,1 | 3,9 | 3,9 |
| Options | 4,3 | 3,3 | 3,7 | 3,8 | 3,8 |
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Off-road qualities
Leader - Subaru Forester
Above off-road qualities Subaru Forester creators have worked hard. This is evidenced by the leading position in our review with a score of 13.2 points. The closest in terms of total points from the five chosen by us is Land rover Freelander. In terms of articulation, however, the protagonist of our review lost out to all the other four crossovers. It is interesting that the standard dimension of the wheels of the "Forester" is the worst of the five. Forester is not protected in the best way either. Here he was beaten by three participants: Land rover Freelander, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail. But estimates for angles, clearances and transmission cover all the shortcomings.
| Subaru forester | Chevrolet captiva | Mitsubishi Outlander | Land rover Freelander | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 42,0 | 36,6 | 39,1 | 38,9 | 37,5 |
| A place | 1 (23)* | 5 (80)* | 2 (58)* | 3 (60)* | 4 (72)* |
| BODY | 19,9 | 17,7 | 18,8 | 17,1 | 18,4 |
| Driver's seat | 7,3 | 6,2 | 5,7 | 5,8 | 5,7 |
| Seat behind the driver | 6,4 | 5,4 | 6,4 | 6,2 | 5,3 |
| Trunk | 2,2 | 3,6 | 2,7 | 2,1 | 3,4 |
| Security | 4,0 | 2,5 | 4,0 | 3,0 | 4,0 |
| ERGONOMICS AND COMFORT | 22,1 | 18,9 | 20,3 | 20,8 | 19,1 |
| Governing bodies | 4,8 | 4,3 | 4,3 | 4,6 | 4,4 |
| Devices | 4,7 | 4,4 | 4,5 | 4,5 | 3,9 |
| Climate control | 3,5 | 3,2 | 2,9 | 3,2 | 2,2 |
| Interior materials | 0,7 | 0,4 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,9 |
| Light and visibility | 4,1 | 3,3 | 4,1 | 3,9 | 3,9 |
| Options | 4,3 | 3,3 | 3,7 | 3,8 | 3,8 |
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Expeditionary qualities
Leader - Mitsubishi Outlander
In the category "Expeditionary qualities" Subaru Forester - the penultimate in the review. It would seem that most of the assessments are at the level of the presented "classmates". Best handling, second place for accelerating dynamics. Leader-level ride comfort. Not bad and fuel consumption. But still, there are two parameters that determined the state of affairs in this nomination: the smallest carrying capacity among the survey participants and the lowest rating for the spare wheel... As a result, Forester is content with a total of 16.5 points, beating only the outsider Chevrolet Captiva in this nomination.
| Subaru forester | Chevrolet captiva | Mitsubishi Outlander | Land rover Freelander | Nissan X-Trail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 16,5 | 15,5 | 18,2 | 17,8 | 17,1 |
| A place | 4 (64)* | 5 (91)* | 1 (8)* | 2 (14)* | 3 (36)* |
| Controllability | 2,8 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 2,4 | 2,5 |
| Riding comfort | 2,5 | 2,4 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,4 |
| Accelerating dynamics | 2,9 | 3,0 | 2,8 | 2,7 | 2,8 |
| Fuel consumption (mixed cycle) | 2,9 | 2,5 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 2,8 |
| Cruising on the highway | 1,5 | 1,0 | 1,6 | 2,0 | 1,4 |
| Carrying capacity | 1,1 | 1,5 | 2,0 | 1,7 | 1,6 |
| Length of the unfolded trunk | 1,7 | 1,7 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 1,6 |
| Spare |
Fronders were Hyundai Tucson, which managed to outstrip Ford last year, and refurbished the previous spring, the Subaru Forester.
All three - all-wheel drive, two-pedal, with 150 ‑ strong gasoline engines... The chances of winning are equal.
| The current-generation Subaru bestseller debuted in 2012. There has not yet been a serious update, but micro-styling is carried out almost every year. The last one was last spring. Unlike most of its classmates, the Forester is offered exclusively with four-wheel drive. ENGINES: gasoline: | Replaced the ix35 at the end of 2015. Not only the name has changed, but also the concept: for the first time korean car this kind of got a gasoline turbo engine and robotic box gear. But buyers prefer modifications with an aspirated and a traditional hydromechanical automatic. ENGINES: gasoline: diesel: 2.0 (185 hp) - from 1 803 000 rubles. | The second generation of Kuga debuted in 2013. Last fall, a restyled version was presented with a serious adaptation package for harsh operating conditions. After the modernization, the diesel modification disappeared from the Russian range. ENGINES: gasoline: |
Twinkling stars
If there was a competition between the cars for the frequency of upgrades, then Forester would undoubtedly go first. Debuting in 2012, he tried on new clothes almost every season. So last spring: I bought a modified radiator grille and front bumper as well as adaptive LED headlights that sparkle to match the stars in the emblem.
But when will they change the ignition key? Old Testament, without a discharge sting ... You can't put this on a bar counter.
Criticized to smithereens by Mikhail Kuleshov in a test two years ago, the multimedia system has been dismissed. The 7-inch Subaru Starlink module has a user-friendly interface, and now there is no problem connecting your smartphone via Bluetooth. But in a car worth under two million is discouraging. From the same opera - a small monochrome display on the instrument panel.
Surprisingly, the Forester's wheelbase is the shortest in the trio, but the second row is the most spacious. But miracles do not happen, which is once again convinced by looking into the trunk: it is the most modest in the test three.
The motor does not freeze at the same speed and, accordingly, does not pester with a mournful howl.
But it is difficult not to pay attention to the insufficient sound insulation of the wheel arches. You are driving through a puddle, and there is such a murmur in the cabin, as if a sprinkler is hitting the car. On dry land, everything is fine - if you ignore the rattling of the suspension. But for the excellent energy intensity, she can be forgiven for everything. Whatever pits are encountered, whatever "policeman" lays under the wheels, overcomes any obstacle with complete equanimity. Almost Mercedes smoothness!
Subaru's handling is far from racing claims. Lightweight and almost devoid of "zero" steering wheel separates from the car, which at high speeds walks along the trajectory. The Forester dives into corners without much enthusiasm. The button for disabling the stabilization system only pushes the threshold of its intervention, and it will not be possible to fool around on the "targeted" section of the winter road by letting the car slip into controlled slides.
But where the "forester" showed himself in all its glory, it is outside the asphalt. The main thing is not to forget to turn on the X-Mode (active up to 45 km / h). In it, the reactions to the opening of the throttle are dulled, the variator changes the gear ratio (imitates the inclusion of a lowering), the electronics, if necessary, activates the assistant descent from the mountain. Good help - 205 millimeters ground clearance and durable metal crankcase protection. "Forik" rushing forward with the tenacity of a rhino, punching a track for Tussana and Kugi who follow.
Mysterious car this Forester. Captivates spacious salon and excellent cross-country ability, but enters into a stupor with archaisms like an antediluvian ignition key and a multimedia system without a navigator. In a car for two million such disadvantages should not be. Let's wait for the next micromodernization?
