Subaru Forester 2005 test drive - 2008 SUV
Change, but not change
According to the logic of things, the following (this time is already completely new) Forester should appear no earlier than two in two. About such a period of time traditionally separates generations of the cross -country universal production of Fuji Heavy Industries. And what to expect from a newcomer seems to be clear: still not an assimilated forester is waiting for the new standards of Subaru exterior, introduced by the ex-designer of Alfa Romeo Andreas Popatinas. And what else is going to change the company that has been supporting a stable image of the manufacturer of modern and reliable cars for ten years now? This question was worried about the Japanese themselves, and a partial answer to it was an intermediate restyling version of Forester, which was already on sale.
The 2006 model could well have received new facets and characteristic forms of the Baiga at the front line, but only a light makeup in the subwarns inexpensive in the Subarovskiysk forensics was picked up. True, the modified two- and two and a half power units are attached to him, which are characterized by a significant increase in the articulate number. This is no longer difficult to notice. The model used two camshafts instead of one, as well as new engine control settings. In combination with a symmetrical all-wheel drive, this allows the Fuji offspring to break forward, leaving behind competitors who are not capable of such technological and dynamic exploits.
In principle, this is the list of the new one that Subaru Forester came in 2006. Say little? For a new generation, it is possible, but not for restyling, the purpose of which is minimal forces to draw attention to the model, pulling it to modern trends. But the changes are needed, although we returned to the question of what to change?. Expanding the line of engines with a diesel engine is not characteristic of conservative in matters of the Subaru drive and fuel. Further experimenting with the exterior, finally liken the face of the forester for colleagues in the conveyor? Perhaps, but this, as said in the domestic cartoon, will not be enough! Let us provide this to Andreas, Fuji, General Motors and the entire friendly Subaru team.
For today's day, we have updated features of a familiar car: so restyling. How journalists love to respond: the forester has pronoted, shaved, inflated. In short, it was time for him to go out, and only behind a stylish outfit is the same awkward forester with a limited vocabulary and the same manners. Although here the metaphor nevertheless goes into hyperbole. The missing Forester manners are nothing more than an old good craving for extreme road conditions, supported by an unchanged all -wheel drive and impressive suspension. And the deficiency of the vocabulary is still the same calm, without frills, the salon. However, the new one made itself felt: a car with a 2.0-liter atmospheric opponent, provided to us for a test, was shod in the summer tires of Yokohama, which could not keep the pre-crossover in the depth. But this only on the ice in the turns of his face was desperately demolished, and the retention of Subaru on a given trajectory delivered many difficulties. Even 7% of the twisting of the torque transmitted to the rear wheels of the proprietary interdosseous handout did not save. And as soon as he went to the frozen (but still) asphalt and the car obediently began to write out turns, clearly and correctly responding to the actions of the driver. Although not without rolls. The softness of stabilizers is tribute to off -road, because there is a forester house! The bumps and pits, inevitably met in the way, we passed almost imperceptibly, the body only swayed a little, and a thought was spinning in our heads, whether it was worth traveling like that in the city station wagon?
In a word, the replacement of the previous generation, even if it does not shine with a variety of technological and design solutions, but definitely takes place. The old habits, highly appreciated by the admirers of Subaru products, have been preserved, and the new ones seem to have come to the place. That's just the initial price of almost $ 33 thousand. It can make buyers think for some time before making their choice. A turbocharged 2.5-liter Forester will stand and more expensive than $ 40 thousand per car with a manual gearbox. So boldly declare that conservative Subaru has not changed their own again. The gradual, smooth transition to something new speaks, rather, about the confidence of the brand in itself than about the fear or inability to change something. And why, one wonders?
FINANCE
You can purchase Subaru Forester 2006 of the model year from 32,740 dollars. For this money, you can guaranteed to get a 2.0-liter 158-horsepower engine with 5-speed mechanics. The base will include the central castle, ABS with EBD, immobilizer, gur, cruise control, climate control, frontal and lateral airbags, auto-stabilization of clearance, electric strokes and electric grinders, fog lights, two-day CD-magnetol, rails, etc. The maximum equipment in which the mechanics will be replaced by a 4-speed machine, and to everything else, a leather interior and electric lover will cost 36,930 dollars. Forester with a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine and manual checkpoint can be purchased for $ 39,620. With an automatic machine for 42 090. Add to all minced meat a VDC course stability system, hatch and leather upholstery will cost $ 44,850.
The car is provided by RRT
Text: Alexander Korobchenko
Photo: Roman Ostanin
A source: Wheel magazine [February 9, 2006]
