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Subaru Forester, an efficient SUV giving tough competition to its rivals

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Subaru Forester

Have everything in it what cross over buyers want

There has been a major update for the SUV recently and changed the vehicle a lot. The changes were not just regarding the exterior overhaul or the inner feel. There have been many new things introduced that have made the vehicle appealing to every type of user at all.

The exterior is still simple despite many changes it remains to the point and there are no turns and whirls to it. The company has given special attention to the areas which are especially pinpointed by regular SUV users and the purpose for which they want to own it.

This simple exterior is a symbol that more relevant things were attended. The interior is roomy and the cabin remains one of the most practical one giving a lot of space for everyone. There is also a big boot ready to accommodate your luggage in and at the top also.

So you don’t have to worry about people on board and their luggage as the car will take care of it. There are five trim levels and one engine to support all. Subaru Forester engines are also available in second-hand form in the market.

To enhance there are Subaru engines supply and fitting service at selected dealers which adds to the convenience factor.

One engine doing the work for this one

The engine has been replaced. The one which was there in the turbo form has now been discontinued. The present one has a flat-four Forester 2.5-litre engine and it produces 182 hp. There is a CVT attached to this engine which is a four-wheel drive as standard.

Now what is expected from an SUV is that it will provide a really good adventurous ride as well as moving around town with the family will not be an issue also. Highway cruising is not a trend in this category. The same is the case with this vehicle under discussion.

There is good behavior on the road while in town were gaining much speed is not a problem. While on the highway this one cannot be used for racing purposes which are justified. A big vehicle like this is not built to do this work. So thinking it would give a thrilling high-speed ride will be a joke.

Anyways the time this engine takes to travel from 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. This is not bad at all and many likes the figures. For keen drivers, there are more in the market waiting to be bought.

Features at offer

There is a good list of tools present and it starts to show the right form the starting trim. There are power features present from the starting trim. Automatic climate control, 6.5-inch touch screen with Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatibility, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and active lane control are all present.

Move up and you get a more comfortable car to sit in and feel. There are alloy wheels, roof rack, power driver’s seat 10-way adjustable, tinted windows, rear-seat vents, cargo cover, remote engine start from a smartphone app, etc.

The list goes on for the next trim in the list as well as all the others. The thing is that no matter how much simple it looks like it has all the essentials needed for the SUV drivers as well as passengers. You have to pay more when buying a higher trim but your every cent will be well spent.

The interior setting

You may disagree to may want to disagree to this vehicle traits but it will be hard to find most of the times. There is a lot of space inside. You open the door and climb in as if you are going to enter a limousine which has wide-spaced seats and can relax while travelling.

The transport has an exceptional ability for carrying people as well as cargo. There is a really good outward vision for the driver and there will be a clear road vision ready to give you confidence for your drives.

The seats are comfortable with throughout the range with different characteristics for different trims. For the base level, the driver’s seat is manually adjustable while for others there are power options as well as for the passenger seats also.