Subaru Forester 2013: the next generation of the compact crossover

For the First time, Subaru Forester 2013 was presented at the motor show in Tokyo in November 2012. Produced since 1997, the car for 16 years pretty much changed. The changes were made as the exterior design and internal components of the compact crossover. Compared with the previous third generation, the new Subaru Forester has received large dimensions: 4595 mm in length, 1695 mm height 1975 mm width 2640 mm wheelbase. This had a positive impact on the amount of Luggage space (which can be increased by lowering the rear seats) and the size of the cabin.The Silhouette of the body Subaru Forester 2013 similar to the shape of the body model of the previous generation, however, the design became a little more aggressive, the ground clearance was equal to 220 mm. Characteristic parts of the exterior of the car can be called cunning squint of the headlights, the bumper with clean lines, a decorative grille in a chrome frame, measure the voluminous silhouette of the wheel arches, mirrors on legs. In addition, the perimeter of the bottom of the car body equipped with a plastic protection.

The new generation of the crossover increased the rigidity of the body torsion and bending, which has a positive impact on smoothness and driveability of the car. According to the manufacturer, the car had upgraded suspension, which allowed to achieve an optimal combination of qualities of a passenger car and SUV.

The engine Lineup Subaru Forester 2013 consists of one diesel and three petrol engines. Two-liter diesel has a capacity of 147 HP and is installed with six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. In petrol engines the Subaru Forester features the following: 2-liter 150 HP, 2.5 l - 170 BHP, 2 litre turbo, depending on the market that can give out 280 HP (Japan), 250 HP (USA), 241 HP (Europe). Boxer petrol engine with direct injection and turbo only fitted with the CVT. For atmospheric engines there are two options: a CVT and a six-speed mechanics. Feature of the new Lineartronic CVT for Subaru Forester 2013 is the presence of eight virtual gear for manual gearboxes.

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The machine full (Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive). To control the signature "symmetrical" all-wheel drive car is equipped with a smart electronic system, X-Mode, in the case where the activation operation, electronic stability program VDC and the engine koordiniruyutsya centralized. According to the developers, its use allows the owner of the car more confident to drive on uneven, unfamiliar or slippery road.

The interior of the car, the fourth generation changed significantly. Front instrument panel borrowed from the Subaru Impreza, improved the quality of the materials used for the interior trim. Among the elements of electronics, it should be noted infotainment system with navigation, rear camera for Parking assist, high-quality speakers from Harman/Kardon. The car is equipped with wheels or 225/55 R18 225/60 R17 with rims of light alloy with the original design. And there is another nice detail, the car doors are arranged so that their lower edge, closes the threshold, so sitting in the Forester, you can not be afraid to stain your pants.