Subaru Forester test drive since 2008 SUV

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Subaru Forester. Price: from 1 089 000 rub. On sale: since May 2008
Subaru is on the threshold of the Russian market with the new generation of Forester (forester in our opinion). The car has long won firm position, becoming a bestseller of the brand: today the model has more than a third of sales. The third generation of SUV radically changed the image and is ready to seriously increase the implementation
The third generation of Subaru Forester appears under the slogan recognize me if you can. I remember that in one humorous story the fined director of some institution was justified by the words, I will improve, give a deadline!. The previous Forester tried to convey the same thought to the public from the moment of its appearance six years ago. Even then, in the model ranks many manufacturers were full -fledged crossovers. And Subaru looked like a 100 percent station wagon, which was ranked to the class of urban SUVs with a stretch for a large clearance and all-wheel drive transmission. Because of this, he lost a decent part potential audience: We still have universal prejudices. And if young drivers periodically met at the wheel of a turbocharged version, then the majority of atmospheric owners were people of Balzac age. But over the past six-year-old with the model, there were directly rotary metamorphoses. The new Forester thoroughly recovered and received the exemplary-envelope shape of the body, adding several points of popularity at once: sports-active today, as they say, on horseback.
Through the efforts of the creators, the car turned from a pretty Cinderella of functional, but limitedly attractive, into a sexy Pamela Anderson. A little designer plasticity and the model shone with new forms that can wake the hidden desires in men and cause the envious glances of women. And not only those who knew her well before, when she was not so bright in appearance, but kind in character and hardworking. With which it was a good time to spend time outside the city or go shopping that Forester tolerated light off -road and the trunk absorbed numerous products. This one retained and increasingly lived the dignity of the ancestor. And with a new appearance, he has every chance to expand the circle of fans.
With identity, however, not everything is so smooth. For example, the side line of windows, stamping above the door handles and a small spoiler of the fifth door resemble design solutions used on the BMW X3. But there is nothing repulsive in this: the reputation of the competitor from the Higher League is positive, so this similarity will not cause negativity among customers. Rather, on the contrary, many people like it. But the traditional glasses of traditional glasses without a framework sincerely sorry. How spectacular panoramic glazing looked at previous versions! The racks expanding at the expense of this, the side overview is slightly conceived, but this nuance is quite compensated by large burdocks of external mirrors. But a pretty face, identical to the one that decorates the last Subaru Impreza, looks fresh and organic here. Profiled wheel arches fit perfectly into the overall picture, favorably emphasizing the dynamism of the car. Yes, and with the new stern it is not difficult to find out the car in the stream.
The designer passion for the external data of the third Forester in no way reduced the functionality of the model. The grown dimensions and the wheelbase of the car added free space in the cabin and significantly increased the trunk. The four is quite possible feel free to go on a long journey by placing the belongings in the vast luggage compartment. Neither the first nor the second will not be closely. A convenient configuration of the front seats and slightly shaped rear ones will not let you get tired of sneaking up ahead of time. And the ergonomic interior will not force the driver to take his eyes off the road and frantically rotate with your eyes in search of the desired button or adjustment.
Driving comfort is provided by a rather soft suspension, without hesitation swallowing the irregularities of the road, whether it be asphalt crevices or gravel under the wheels. Such chassis reactions are characteristic of both a 2.0-liter atmospheric machine, as well as a top 2.5-liter turbojathing. In the latter case, the slightest tightening is not felt, characteristic of powerful cars with sports makings. But the 230 -horsepower Forester already clearly fits into the turns, not bending the situation with excessive rolls, and demonstrates good stability. This contributes to the best of sensitive steering with the gur and a variable force that does not bother with excessive acuteness during maneuvering, but at the same time provides a clear connection with the wheels. Ensure in a sluggish flow of machines or to overtake.
The turbocharged engine develops a maximum torque of 320 nm at 2800 min-1. By the way, in the previous version of the model, the same Newtonhometers were reached 400 revolutions later. Up to 100 km/h, the car with a rather quick and tactful 4-speed automatic accelerates in 7.9 s. Worthy? So yes, but, judging by technical data, the ancestor gained a hundred by 0.3 seconds faster (we strangled them). However, these fractions of a second is impossible to feel without special equipment. And in fact, the Forester accelerates evenly and assertively, with an almost invisible turboy.
Finally, a few words about the cost of the model, which, naturally, has significantly increased taking into account all positive changes. The forester went up by several tens of thousands of rubles. But Pamela Anderson began to cost employers much more expensive after silicone injections who made the actress and model much more popular
Complete symmetry
The new Subaru Forester is equipped with a notorious Symmetrical AWD symmetrical all -wheel drive system, which was originally used on rally machines of the Japanese brand. The located longitudinally opposition engine, gearbox and other transmission elements form a completely symmetrical structure of the longitudinal axis. This combination gives an ideal mass distribution, provides good stability and safe control of the car.
Some love less
The turbocharged Subaru Forester proved himself to be a very balanced car. However, the demand for such a modification, according to company representatives, has recently faded away a little. Today, a less expensive and more economical version with a 2-liter engine is popular. The novelty with such a motor is distinguished by a restrained temperament. The dynamics of the car can be called sufficient. For intensive acceleration, the turnover has to be maintained in the upper range. For those who want to save money, it makes sense to choose a 5-speed mechanical KP. True, you have to work quite actively. But the price of Forester 2.0 is below the 2.5-liter option for more than 100 thousand rubles. than there is no reason to close your eyes to some things.
Subaru is on the threshold of the Russian market with the new generation of Forester (forester in our opinion). The car has long won firm position, becoming a bestseller of the brand: today the model has more than a third of sales. The third generation of SUV radically changed the image and is ready to seriously increase the implementation
Driving
At the wheel of this car you feel comfortable regardless of which coating under the wheels. Naturally, we are not talking about full off -road.
Salon
The decoration materials in places leave the impression of too budget for a fairly expensive model.
Comfort
Soft suspension and good sound insulation.
Security
At height, both active and passive.
Price
Higher than that of the predecessor, but fully corresponds to expectations.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ A new body design, a spacious and comfortable interior, well -coordinated operation of the units.
- As usual, the price tag of the novelty at first seems inhumane.
Specifications
Mark and model - Subaru Forester
Dimensions - 4560x1780x1700 mm
Engine - gasoline, with turbocharged, 2457 cm3, 230 hp/5200 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 6 -speed
Dynamics - max 207 km/h; 7.9 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Mitsubishi Outlander, Chevrolet Captiva
Our opinion
Compared to the two previous generations of the model, the new Forester made a big jump forward. Escaping from universal captivity, the car went into the category of visual crossovers. In addition, this SUV now has an attractive appearance, which obviously increases the number of its fans.

Author: Dmitry Tytyuchenko
 
 
 
 

 

A source: Magazine 5 wheel [May 2008]