Subaru Forester
Ever since the arrival of its third generation, Forester sales have gone up fifty percent. The rectangular station wagon has definitely leapt into the utility vehicle camp, and its design appeals to a larger clientele – one that still appreciates standard all-wheel drive systems. For 2010, the Forester is offered in a new version: the PZEV. The Forester 2.5X Touring now proposes electric driver’s seat adjustment, while a navigation system is available as an option on the better equipped versions.
Subaru Forester
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$25,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,525 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$489/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Wagon |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.2 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/65HR16 |
| Rear tires | P215/65HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,559 mm (179″) |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,699 mm (67″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm (103″) |
| Front track | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 872 l and 1,784 l |
| Fuel tank | 64 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,089 kg (2,401 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |