MOTORS
COMPLETELY NEW FORESTER
– THE DRIVER’S CHOICE
lamps; vehicle information display; height achieving the highest standards ofHE completely new
and reach-adjustment steering wheel; both occupant and pedestrian safety.Forester offers more
heated front seats,mirrors and windscreen Curtain and side airbags are now
wipers plus cruise-control. Manual models fitted to all models together withTspace,asmoother ride,
feature a dual-range transmission. driver and passenger airbags.Thegreater ground clearance yet
The higher-spec Forester adds: alloy front seatbelts have pre-tensioners,even more agile handling,
wheels; leather seats,steering wheel, gear- anti-whiplash front head restraints are
lever and handbrake; premium audio standard and the front seats havefully justifying Subaru’s
system featuring a six-stacker CD-player energy-absorbing backs.adherence to the low centre-
and seven speakers; HID headlamps; sun- The brake pedal is energy-of-gravity ‘boxer’ engine and
roof; electrically-powered driver’s seat; absorbing,being designed to snap
retractable rear seat tray with cup-holder; away under severe impact, protectingall-wheel drive system which
engine starter button and ‘smart’ entry. the driver’s lower limbs.In the rearhas made the brand famous.
The new Forester’s four-speed seat are two ISOFIX-compatible child
Even more the keen driver’s choice,the automatic transmission provides smoother seat mountings.
new Forester is Subaru’s third generation changes with greater sensitivity to the All Foresters marketed by Subaru
of crossover SUVs but now occupies a driver’s wishes. (UK) Limited come with the
similar silhouette to the Toyota RAV4, It is more efficient, saving fuel, because reassurance of a three year or 60,000
Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V. a slip lock-up device reduces wasted mile warranty plus 12 year anti-
Based on the platform of the new engine revs. In addition, advanced corrosion cover and three year
Impreza, the Forester features a new electronics – linked to an electronic paintwork warranty.
multi-link rear suspension, fuel-saving throttle – match engine speed with the This is in addition to three years’
electric power steering,standard Subaru best gear for any given situation. membership of Subaru Assistance – a
Vehicle Dynamics Control, self-levelling A new feature is ‘Sports Shift’ which comprehensive home and roadside
rear suspension, engine efficiency allows the driver to select from ‘normal’, repair and recovery package
improvements and a revised automatic ‘sports’ or ‘manual’ control, allowing him throughout the UK and Europe
transmission offering ‘normal’, ‘sports’ or or her to ‘tap-shift’ gears at will. administered by Mondial Assistance.
‘manual’ mode. As with previous models,the full-time Service intervals are 12,000 miles or
Now closer in size to its less agile SUV all-wheel drive transmission features a one year – whichever arrives first.
competitors, the completely new Forester 60/40 Active Torque-Split on the The fantastic Forester Diesel model
is 75 mm longer,45 mm wider and gains automatic. However,the split varies is available from October costing as
110 mm in height. according to changing conditions. little as £20,300
The new Forester boasts outstanding This advanced system uses sophisticated For a road test or more information please
equipment with even the entry-level sensors to detect side to side and front to call Pat or Ian at T H White Cirencester on
Forester 2.0 featuring: symmetrical all- rear slip plus sudden steering movements. 01285 653354
wheel drive; Subaru Vehicle Dynamics It controls oversteer/understeer and
Control; self-levelling rear suspension; potential loss of control by braking
fuel-saving electric power steering; front, individual wheels and cutting engine revs
side and curtain airbags; four electric – all in milliseconds.
windows; 60/40-split rear seats with Both occupants and pedestrians are well
reclining back-rests; climate-control air- protected by the new Forester thanks to a
conditioning; radio/CD player; front fog whole series of safety measures aimed at
72 COTSWOLDESSENCE September - November 2008 Inspiring life in the Cotswolds
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