Forester

The Subaru Forester is a Japanese crossover that was first released in 1995. In 1997, the car was first presented at a show in Detroit. Even from 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 2.0-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 of the 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 the appearance of the vehicle, we can conclude that the 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 houses 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. In late 1996, the 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 installed 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 in the entire range. 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. The maximum speed that a 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 presented 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 of America 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 for the discontinued production of the car was the low level of sales - since 2005, the Japanese auto giant has sold only 78 thousand cars.

Xv

This is the newest Subaru crossover. 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.

The car belongs to the class of compact crossovers. Sold in the United States of America under the designation Subaru Crosstrek. The XV is powered by 1.6 and 2.0 liter petrol and 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, there is an Eye Sight blind spot control system.

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 is a SUV that came out in 1997 and was built on the same platform as the 92 Impreza. He was always a 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. In addition, this is done to offer the best fuel economy, it is equipped with adequate safety features. The Forester will come in six trims, which include: 2.5 Base, 2.5 I Premium, 2.5 Touring, 2.0 XT Premium, and 2.0 XT Touring, of which 2.5 is the base model. The main competitors of the new Forester are, 2017, 2017 Honda SRV, 2017.

Subaru Forester Exterior

The base Subaru Forester gets a set of 17-inch steel wheels, 225/60 R17 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 appearance, added, such as a rear roof spoiler, automatic headlights, fog lights, adjustable steering wheel, tailgate with electric 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 fitted with a 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 controls, leather covers. In addition, niches in the cargo area, an improved instrument panel, 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 interior features, leather-wrapped steering wheel and redesigned instrument cluster. For those opting for the XT, the Touring 2.0 model will have a similar interior to the premium, but differ in relation to the elite interior extras.

Engine

In 2017, Subaru Forester will have several different systems, according to incentives and customer requirements. As a result, the base 2.5 and 2.5 I premium trims are equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder power unit.

These engines are well tuned to offer Subaru the highest output of 170 horsepower and a maximum torque of 236 Nm. The powertrain will be mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard and an automatic transmission 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, they 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 2.0-liter four-cylinder power plant. 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.

The imposing and luxurious Forester is the most popular model in the Subaru range. The facts speak for themselves - since 2011, sales of the new Subaru Forester have exceeded 30% of all brand cars sold. The massive body of this SUV boldly stands out on Russian roads, and not only on the roads - the car shows itself perfectly off-road and in places where another crossover is unlikely to get.

Since its first appearance on the international market in 1995, the model has undergone 4 significant updates. The technical characteristics and appearance of the crossover became more and more perfect each time, until they reached the modern level. The 2012 Subaru Forester SJ model is currently on sale in the international automotive market. The manufacturer decided that it was too early for the release of the 5th generation, but it did make small updates in 2016. Once again, let's go through the main characteristics of the crossover and track the changes.

Solid basic equipment

The manufacturer did not touch upon the basic characteristics of the model. All the same permanent all-wheel drive, which has a symmetrical arrangement. Thanks to such a system, the ideal balance of vehicle mass is maintained, which transfers the same degree of load to each wheel.

The dimensions of the model remain the same:

• Length 4595 mm.
• Width 1780 mm.
• Height 1732 mm.
• Wheelbase 2640 mm.
• Weight 1495 kg.

The dynamic stabilization system and the traction control function, which work automatically, still function. For off-road driving, there is an X-Mode system, which operates at speeds up to 46 km / h. It clamps the variator and allows the car's engine to meter traction, and also allows you to quickly overcome obstacles. The base model of the new Forester is equipped with heated mirrors, front and rear windows.

A combination of familiar classics and new technologies

The classic horizontally opposed engine, which is relevant for all Subaru cars, remains the same. The 2017 Subaru Forester is offered with three types of engines:

1. Atmospheric 2.0 with a capacity of 150 hp
2. Aspirated engine 2.5 liters - 171 hp
3. Powerful turbo engine with fuel injection, developing 241 hp.

The manufacturer has kept the proven four-cylinder engine for years unchanged. Along with the manual transmission, which certainly has its fans, a chain variator package has been added. To facilitate its work, a transmission control unit has been introduced, which controls the gas pedal.

The intake manifold has been modified - flaps have been added to the configuration of the new crossover, thanks to which the vertical vortex generator is triggered. Such a system has a beneficial effect on the environment, reducing the harmfulness of exhaust emissions - it thoroughly mixes the mixture of fuel and air before starting and warming up the engine at idle speed.

Appearance

The manufacturer worked on the exterior of the SUV, almost imperceptibly walking along the body. The updated Subaru Forester 2017 now looks like this:

• The front end is adorned with a new sports bumper and a stylish large-mesh grille.
• Updated headlights to replace the outdated Hallogen-Xenon bulbs. In the updated configuration, lenticular optics appear, supplemented by LED low and high beam lamps. Added automatic headlight washer.
• The innovative Steering Responsive Headlight function allows you to adjust the direction of the beam of light and turn the headlights on entering a bend. If unnecessary, the system is turned off by pressing the button to the left of the steering wheel.
• The body is now cast in bronze - the manufacturer decided to update his brainchild with a noble shade of Sepia Bronze.
• There are not many changes in the design of the rear bumper - new LED lights have appeared. The turbo version at the rear can be recognized by the twin tailpipes.

What is inside?

The new 2017 Subaru Forester retains its stylish and functional interior. The manufacturer only slightly tweaked the important elements:

• New, stronger steering wheel. Now it is heated not only in improved models, but also in the basic configuration. Moreover, now the power steering works even when the engine is off, and turns off only after turning the ignition key.
• Updated dashboard and decor elements. The upper display of the new crossover is treated with soft trim, decorative elements on the door and in the center console have been made more stylish. The inserts on the front door handles have been replaced with non-slip inserts.
• The passenger door window lifter now works in automatic mode.
• Heated all seats, including the rear.

Options and prices

The base cost of the 2017 Subaru Forester has fallen, and is now 1,699,000 rubles. The new car is offered in several trim levels, each of which repeats the functions of previous models, and has improved ones. The following prices apply to them:

1. Standard version - 1,799,000 rubles. Electric driver's seat adjustment and adjustable rear seats have been added to the base car model.
2. Comfort - 1 859 900 rubles. Dual-mode SI-Drive intelligent drive system, folding side mirrors, leather steering wheel and cruise control, heated rear seats, rear view camera.
3. S Limited - 2,009,900 rubles. The previous version adds a headlight redirection system when cornering, chrome frames for foglights and gearshift buttons under the steering wheel.
4. Comfort + - 2 009 900 rub. Tinted rear windows, LED position lights, keyless entry and navigation.
5. Elegance - 2,189,900 rubles. Added a repeater in the side mirrors and a rear suspension ride height adjustment system.
6. Elegance + - 2 249 900 rubles. complemented by armchairs with brown leather upholstery.
7. Premium - RUB 2,599,900 Tri-mode SI-Drive system, panoramic sunroof, rain and light sensor, large color display.

Subaru Forester among competitors

Subaru 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

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 previous Mitsubishi Outlander reviews, which only took 43rd place. 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
Points	73,5	69,1	75,1	74,1	74,0
A place	4 (64)*	5 (100)*	2 (43)*	3 (56)*	4 (58)*

* The place occupied in the overall ORD ranking is indicated in parentheses.

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 competitors in terms of review. Points earned for options give a good lead over the competition. Excellence in a few tenths of a point was also brought by the assessment of controls, instruments and climate control. In light and visibility, only the Mitsubishi Outlander can rival the Forester, which, like the Forester, scored 4.1 points in this discipline. Well, far from the best interior materials 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

Off-road qualities
Leader - Subaru Forester

The creators have worked hard on the off-road qualities of the Subaru Forester. This is evidenced by the leading position in our review with a score of 13.2 points. The closest in total points out of our top five is the 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

* The place in the overall ORD rating in this nomination is indicated in brackets.

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 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 a 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
Ride 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 (combined 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