Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester’s cabin is featured with a mix of materials that are soft or hard to touch with fairly conservative design. Hard veneered but highly adjustable seats with telescoping steering column gives a proper mechanism of better ergonomics while the ample space with the legroom and headroom mitigates the need to be cocooned inside. The steering remains light at slow speed but gets firm with the speed encouraging a punt on twisty roads. Front seats rear seats are also enabled to be give proper rest to occupant with rear armrest and legroom even while front seats reclined. Its interior design hews more toward sturdy than stylish-all right for a serious SUV. Subaru Forester also gets hold of a dedicated 6-inch touchscreen unit with navigation functionalities.

Interior Comfort

If comfort is being assessed then the cabin space of forester does not attain high scoring success though it is well managed in workman-like style. The dash board gets the germinated style from genes of old Impreza with hard feel but durable plastic. However driving comfort is optimized with ostentatious high elevated seat with enough legroom available. The easily accessible gearbox has got no clever electronics but the large lever next to handbrake accommodating to tough look. The spic and span instrument cluster is equipped with all default functionalities. Inside ambiance is made fresh with dual-zone automatic climate control which gives pleasure through whole drive. The mid-range model has sunroof giving the sky roof to your drive. The way the hood expands over the central A/C vents and houses a small navigation system, there’s no confusing it with an offering from any other manufacturer out there.

Interior Measurements

Alongside the standard capacity to seat 5 individuals, the Forester boasts an impressive 422-liters cargo space with the seats up, that extends upto a whopping 1481-liters once the rear seats have been stowed away. Its elevated stadium-type rear seating is oriented to enhance thigh support affording a better view, while the Forester's rear legroom is only about an inch less of which is found in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan.

Stereo and Accessories

The Forester does also have ample features to amuse you along your drive with Infotainment system with Harman/Kardon sourced premium audio system enabled to smartphone integration. The simple but sober dashboard comprise navigation system and rear view camera. The new Harman/Kardon surround-sound system is both iPhone and Android-friendly making old gene compatible with technology. However, its enshrouded touch screen is same small, six-inch (diagonally measured) unit, which enforces users to deal with tablet-sized Chic lets, screen washouts in bright sunlight. In base models, climate and audio system resides in the center dashboard stack within convenient reach for driver and passenger.

The 2014 Subaru Forester sports a hexagonal grille with protruding center segment on its hood and subtle contours around its body. Though not to mention, it is obvious that the styling isn’t the mid-size crossover’s strongest point. Some minor tweaks like shark fin antenna, daytime running lights and light design make little discrimination, but the exterior remains very much familiar. One of the thing Subaru has never done with Forester is chase styling and design fashion trends. The fog lamp in front and rear and alloy wheels gives it prying look. Forester takes the modest look with the side skirts, door mirrors, bumper corners and plastic/metal engine guard protecting it from mud and rocky encounters augmenting it off-road credentials. Its gaudy cheese cutter grille makes the distinctive reminiscent of the Subaru legacy Outback. At the rear Subaru shows its humble nature with twin exhaust tail pipes giving the illusion of the powerful beast it is.

Exterior Measurements

The robust while being modest at the same time,Forester is carved in silhouette with the dimensions of 4597mm x 1803mm x 1702mm (L x W x H). The ride quality has been a part of further improvements with the longer 2640 mm wheelbase. Looking at its siblings, Forester has got the modest modification in its dimensions with the ground clearance been increased. The whole set-up is meticulously carved to get better aerodynamics with intact interior.

Wheels

Forester give a moderate performance with ride on 17-inch 225-section tires whereas force-fed engine gets a high-performance CVT and gets fancier 18-inch 255-section tires. All models have a symmetrical all-wheel drive system. All the variants of Subaru forester compact crossover come packing with 18-inch alloy wheels and 225/55 R18 tyres as standard giving it a hefty robust look.

The Subaru Forester 2.5i is not subjected to set any speed records, and it also lacks the responsiveness of a conventional automatic. Still, it's impressive fuel economy gives it an edge over rivals with figuring up at 10.63 kmpl.

In terms of performance Subaru has unraveled a series of technological advancement, improving Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system, which constantly adjusts torque distribution to front and rear wheels. It is embodied with Subaru Boxer horizontally-opposed Engines which are intrinsically smoother and more efficient while being compact and lightweight. The flatter configuration enhances the advantages of the All-Wheel Drive system and suspension systems. Accumulatively it comes up with naturally aspirated 2.5-litre Boxer 16 Valve Transmission Lineartronic (CVT) motor which produces 171 hp maximum power output at 5800 rpm alongside a maximum torque of 235 Nm at 4100 rpm or with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder which produces 250 bhp at 5600 rpm and 350 Nm between 2000 to 4000 rpm.

Power

Its lightweight and compact, horizontally opposed engine offers more smoother and efficient performance with superb rotational balance whereas being united with the symmetric all wheel drive technology it achieves the perfection. The 2.5-liter horizontally opposed 16 Valve 4-cylinder engine with an optional standard six-speed manual transmission and continuously variable transmission (CVT) produces 171 horsepower along with 235 Nm at 4100 rpm.

Acceleration & Pickup

The perception to achieve the perfection is the idea that makes Subaru perform well on the road. Although Subaru in not poised to be the race winner on dedicated tracks it provides efficient whole driving experience. It impeccably breaches the speed mark of 100 kmph within 11.5 seconds and can touch top speed of180 kmph.

Subaru's symmetrical AWD utilizes an electronically-controlled multi-plate transfer clutch system which actively manages power distribution on all four wheels, in conjunction with the standard stability control system. The Forester comes with standard with a 4-speed automatic features Sport Shift manual shifting. The composed and controlled suspension gives maximum contact with the road and excellent ride comfort while sophisticated 4-wheel independent suspension works alongside Subaru's Symmetrical AWD system to assure about each individual tyre is firmly planted on the road surface to underline stability under all driving conditions absorbing jerks.

Safety and Security

Subaru’s Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frames have helped it to reach world-class levels of collision safety and reduced weight. The Forester mid-size crossover cocoons you in a field of protection against collisions with mastering edge welding techniques on center pillars and front frame. To keep you safe it ensures sure-footed grip on every kind of surface,transmitting the power to where the most traction is. An advanced 4-sensor/4-channel Anti Lock Braking system is included on all models controlling the pressure to each wheel. It also includes Electronic Brake-force Distribution shortening braking distance while driving with a full load. A high driving position and panoramic windows ensures better visibility all round. With the optimum levels of collision safety, it also reduce weight at the same time. The front seat active headrests can move forward automatically in rear collisions, cradling the head in turn reducing whiplash injuries. Supplemental Restraint System, dual front and side airbags are standard.