2012 Subaru Forester
2012 Subaru foresterThe new 2011 Subaru Forester is well equipped with the totally new engine, besides upgrading the equipment level for different equipment choices. For 2011, the Subaru engineers have decided the key 2.5-liter 4cylinder engine upgrade. And you don’t necessarily make that stronger, since the capital stays unchanged in 170th increased torque 170 to 174 ft.lbs. You may think that upgrade gives very little benefit, and they may also keep its old version. However the changes, including lengthening of a piston stroke & reduce cylinder diameter to decrease the vibrations, the compact chamber for combustion and optimization of fuel combustion. Like its previous version of the engine in a factory coupled with the standard 5speed manual transmission & 6speed automatic transmission is totally optional.
Specification
The 2012 Subaru Forester is the 4-door sports utility car, which seats five passengers. The new Forrester is accessible in 3 models, the entry level 2.5 X model, 2.5X L.L. Bean model & 2.5 XT model. All the models come well equipped with the full time (AWD) all wheel drive. An entry level 2.5X model is been powered by the 2.5-Liter H4 engine, which is rated 165horsepower. Fuel economy ratings of 2.5 X model are 21mpg on city streets & 28mpg on highway. A 2.5 X model is well equipped with the 5 speed manual transmission. A 2.5X L.L. Bean model is been powered by the .5 Liter H4engine, which is rated at a 210 horsepower. Fuel economy ratings of 2.5X L.L. Bean are 19mpg on city streets & 23 mpg highway. A 2.5XT model is been powered by the 2.5-Liter Turbocharged engine that has 4 cylinders and rated at 224 hp.
Competitors
Closest competitors to the 2012 Forrester are the Jeep Wrangler, the Toyota RAV4 and the Buick Rendezvous.
Features
The new 2012 Forester X model comes with the power windows, the cruise control system; air conditioning, 100 watt AM, FM, CD system, 16 inch tires; and remote keyless entry. The Forrester XS models are well equipped with the automatic climate control senses, the 6disc CD changer, which is situated in a dashboard, the steering wheel and the shifter, which are wrapped in carpets and leather. The 2012 Forrester XT model comes with the roof rails, the front seats, which are heated, the wiper and music system with the subwoofer and 7speakers. All the 2012 Subaru Foresters versions are well equipped with the ABS, whereas the XT and XS models come with the disc brakes in a back, and active head restraints as well as side impact airbags.
