JUNE 7 - 13 | 2019
Ŷ PROVEN PERFORMER: Subaru Forester has bold styling of bumpers, muscular guards and a shoulder line emphasising its height.
Subaru Forester is a tried and proven mid-sized SUV By ALISTAIR KENNEDY
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The latest, fifth generation, Forester arrived here in September 2018. Like most new models it’s marginally larger all round including a longer wheelbase. Ground clearance has also been increased, to 220 mm, as have the approach angle (18.7 degrees), break-over angle (19.6 degrees) and departure angle (24.6 degrees). These improvements, together with AWD, almost put new Forester into the genuine 4WD class, rather than SUV class. Four variants are available: 2.5i, 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S, starting at $33,840, plus on-road costs, with the range-
STYLING The styling of Forester over the years has been relatively conservative and that hasn’t changed with the gen-five model. The classic Subaru hexagonal front grille has been updated to fit into changes in the ‘family’ design, the bumpers are bolder with more muscular guards and a wider shoulder line that emphasises the vehicle’s increased height. INTERIOR The gen-five Forester has the largest interior yet. The longer wheelbase provides extra rear seat legroom and the increased
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width improves shoulder, hip and leg room all round. Cargo capacity has been increased from 422 to 498 litres. The additional interior space is highlighted by rounded design, incorporating high quality materials, silver framed displays and controls, while white LED map lights improve nighttime visibility and complement the wide-body interior ambience. The elevated centre console provides plenty of storage space in front of the gear shifter. Rear-seat occupants are well catered for with two air vents, two power outlets and a drop-down armrest with two drink holders. Ŷ Continued page 2 j/21d13123-v50/2319
SUBARU Forester was one of the pioneers of the SUV trend which has been such a feature of motor vehicle sales not only in Australia but around the world. The first Forester was launched here in 1997 as a relatively mild looking station wagon but subsequently evolved into a stylish medium SUV with genuine off-road capabilities. Within a year it had become Subaru’s best-seller and has remained so right through until 2018 when it was pipped at the post by its precocious smaller SUV sibling the XV. Unlike most of its competitors which offer both two and four-wheel drive Forester is exclusively AWD with the added safety and roadholding benefits that it provides.
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