Subaru Forester 2.0XT Launch


[Automobile News]
Subaru launched its 4th generation Forester 2.0XT at 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya on 31 July 2013. Subaru which has produced some legendary all-wheel-drive (AWD) World Rally Championship winning cars such as the Subaru Impreza WRX and WRX STi driven by racing legends Colin McRae and Petter Solberg.
Subaru is based in Japan and is the automotive division of Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), a transport equipment manufacturer that has a wide range of products such as automobiles, aerospace, bus-manufacturing, house-prefabricating, industrial products and ecology systems.
Founded in 1955, Subaru has become synonymous with AWD vehicles and in 1972, Subaru became the first in the world to market an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) passenger car and pioneered the market in Japan for high-performance station wagons by combining a turbo-charged engine with an AWD system. Subaru has improved and refined its AWD system, to create a symmetrical AWD system that allows some truly pleasurable driving while maintaining safety.
Subaru is well-known for its engineering, design, functionality, safety and reliability, and their range of vehicles includes the BRZ, Exiga, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Tribeca and XV.

The fourth generation Forester boasts enhanced user-friendliness, comfort and a fun-to-drive character through improved driving performance and ride quality
DJ, model and MC Patricia K hosted the launch
At the core of the Forester is Subaru’s unique Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive technology (AWD) that provides stability and allows for quick response to challenging road conditions. Enhancing the AWD’s ability is a newly developed X-mode control system that is designed to handle tough roads, slippery surfaces or steep hills and can be enabled with just one switch.
The Subaru Forester 2.0XT model features Subaru’s Horizontally-Opposed Direct Injection Turbo (DIT) engine. Mated to the high-torque, responsive Lineartronic transmission, the Boxer engine delivers increased mid-to-low range torque and smoother acceleration, while environmentally friendly technologies have also been included to reduce friction and improve combustion efficiency, achieving superior fuel efficiency.
The new Subaru Forester features a new power-lift tailgate operated by push-button for convenient and effortless opening and closing.
The new Forester is larger and roomier than its predecessors with a redesigned cabin which also offers more cargo space.
Automatic aircon controls. Also check out the beautiful stitching on the gear console and seats while the pedals have sporty metal covers.
Audio and cruise control buttons on the steering wheel so you can keep both hands on it during your drive.
The simple meter cluster with the multi-function-display (not lit) in the middle.
The pretty model Jessica How with the Subaru Forester.

The new Forester also comes with SI-DRIVE, an added feature to significantly enhance drivability. The Forester 2.0XT provides options of “Intelligent”, “Sports” and “S# (Sports sharp)” modes that allow the driver to easily switch between varying levels of responsiveness and fuel efficiency. Hopefully I’ll get my hands on a test-drive unit soon so I’ll be able to experience it for myself and share my review with you.
Safety wise you can rest easy as superior crash safety performance has been achieved thanks to the specially designed body made with high tensile steel that reduces the vehicle’s weight while retaining high rigidity.
The all-new Forester is available for booking from July 2013 at all Subaru showrooms across Malaysia.
More info at http://www.motorimage.net/MY/
Photo credits: All the photos above are author’s own. The photos below are courtesy of Motor Image.