Subaru Forester - This is a crossover that can safely ride through the woods and other off-road, even through mud and muddy ruts. There are such instances of Forestear 2016 model year, which restyling has not yet touched, but there really are very few such machines. In versions with atmospheric engines installed updated bumper. And on the Forester turbocharged another grille.

Updated Salon

In the cabin, too, a lot of things have changed, now there is a memory of settings in the driver’s seat, passenger windows, all the seats are now heated even in the basic configuration for the Russian market, the entertainment system can be controlled just like a smartphone. The electric power steering works even when the engine is off, as long as the ignition is turned on.

The steering wheel looks beautiful, attracts attention, the same steering wheel stands in the Outback, also attracts the attention of a modern multimedia system, the screen of which is quite large. If earlier halogen-xenon headlights were installed in the front of the car, now automatic headlights with LEDs, in which there is a beam corrector, are installed, as well as turning optics, in which the steering wheel position sensor is used.

But if you wish, this system can be turned off using a button that is located near the driver’s left hand. This system is called Steering Responsive Headlight. Manufacturers claim that such a decision was made so that conservative buyers, who are afraid of new technologies, were also pleased.

The beam of light moves to the desired angle quite smoothly, without jerks, even if the steering wheel is sharply turned. And if you click on the button, through which you can turn off the lens diffuser, then a certain discomfort from unaccustomed will appear, a feeling that the light bulb has burned out will appear.

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It also makes sense to make the headlight washer forcibly disconnected, which can be activated by keeping the right stalk switch for a long time. Then the liquid will not be wasted, but only when it is really necessary to clean the headlights of dirt. The ignition key is vintage, looks like a samurai sword, looks pretty conservative. Also, there was a modern system of keyless entry, which is installed in expensive trim levels.

Motors in Forester 2016 model year remained the same as before - opposed gasoline engines: atmospheric volume of 2 and 2.5 liters, which give 150 and 171 liters. with. power and 2-liter engine with turbocharging and direct injection, which gives power to 241 liters. with.

Some changes in the engines, of course, have occurred, but these changes are insignificant and do not affect the engine performance and maintainability. The new Subaru Forester 2.0 XT crossovers use such a transmission control unit, which can monitor how the driver presses the gas pedal and, depending on this, can switch the variator box operation modes from linear to stepped and back.

In the transmission of significant changes is not so much. Permanent four-wheel drive is used only in the 2-liter version of the Forester with a manual box, the price of this version starts from 1,719,000 rubles.

There is a symmetrical center differential, viscous coupling, models released after 2013 began to be completed with a 6-speed gearbox without a dual-speed multiplicator, this is also worth it in the new version.

But these kits with manual transmission are becoming less and less every year. But when the prices for cars increased dramatically, the demand for foresters with manual transmission increased slightly. And the cheapest versions of Forester were quickly bought out.

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But on the off-road or when driving through forests, the atmospheric 2-liter version, which is equipped with a continuously variable transmission Lineartronic - is simply gorgeous. The price for such a complete set starts from 1 799 000 rubles.

This version is quite simple, with a simple atmospheric 2-liter engine, there is no manual switching and imitation of ranges. An electronically controlled multi-plate clutch is used to drive the rear wheels. Regardless of the coating, the multi-plate clutch shows itself well and does not create any problems for the owner. Especially good machine will behave if you do not forget to include off-road system X-Mode, which operates at a speed not exceeding 46 km / h. This system gives an advantage when driving off-road, traction gets better.

With X-Mode, difficult road sections can be easily and quickly overcome, thanks to the anti-skid system and VDS stabilization system, which protects the variator from excessive overload. Stabilization system and traction control systems are not disconnected, precisely to ensure that the variator lasts longer.

Forester on the roads is good, but it didn’t go without problems: the Forester has a rather large front overhang, as well as basic tires that initially stand - Yokohama Geolandar G91, they slip on sticky soil - which considerably worsens the permeability, it is better to change them more off-road with side lugs, then the mountain assistant will be used to the fullest.

Chassis

In terms of the chassis, no special changes have occurred, although the engineers during the presentation of the new Forester promised that the shock absorber settings will be optimized. But if you compare the old version with the new one, then the difference is difficult to catch. But the steering really became different, now the steering wheel is more assembled, the steering response to the actions is more accurate, the steering wheel shows itself especially well when the car is driving at high speed along the country roads.

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The trunk was still roomy, it can be opened in several ways: with a key, a button from the driver’s seat, a button on the tailgate. You can also adjust the upper position of the tailgate, this is true if the car is in a garage with a low ceiling.

The main competitors in the Forester are the Nissan X-Trail, Volkswagen Tiguan, Toyota RAV4. All these cars are selling well in Russia. Therefore, on the Russian market is not easy Forester. Dealers are hoping that they will be able to sell about 4,000 new crossovers. In addition, there was also a more compact Subaru XV, which some buyers will pull over. Among the main strengths of the Forester is a spacious and roomy body, it is possible to choose among several engine options, and the version with a turbocharged engine is really nimble and mischievous, growls well and does not leave anyone indifferent.

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