Ever since the 2017 Subaru Forester debuted at the 2016 New York Auto Show, the buzz from car aficionados has centered around the revisions and new features added to the latest iteration. Historically, the Forester has been consistently touted as one of the most reliable crossover SUVs on the market. Indeed, this latest iteration certainly has big shoes to fill, if one were to only look at the performance and success of its predecessors.
It certainly lives up to the name of its brand, as critics and consumers alike rave about the improvements made to the vehicle, such as a new brake-based torque vectoring and its EyeSight safety technology.
Torque Vectoring
If you are a fan of the Impreza WRX and STI, then you can rest assured that the 2017 Subaru Forester is in great company, because it hosts torque vectoring, just as the other two cars.
The top trim level of the 2017 Subaru Forester—the Forester 2.0XT—features the Active Torque Vectoring System. This brake-based torque vectoring facilitates greater cornering response and command. It reduces the understeer by snubbing the inside front wheel, thereby providing the driver more manageability on even the tightest corners.
Safety Technology
The 2017 iteration of the Subaru Forester also features a new and improved EyeSight safety system. This features two color cameras on the windshield that detect and compute the road conditions ahead. It essentially provides driver foresight, but it also directly linked to the Emergency Brake Assist feature and Lane-Keep Assist—both vital to keeping the car on the road and on its intended path.
In all, this system computes for you the probabilities of whether or not you will have enough time to personally make the adjustments in your driving to avoid an accident. If it deems that there may not be enough time, then it will engage and make the adjustments for you. It also features blind-spot detection, helping you to avoid other vehicles and objects not visible in your mirrors.
Cabin Improvements
Wanting something else to look forward to? The 2017 Subaru Forester cabin features greater soundproofing. Thicker glass doors have been installed, as well as updated door seals to nullify the external road and wind noise that threatens your peace of mind.
A heated steering wheel, keyless access, automatic climate control, and power liftgate are also available in the new iteration.
If you would like to test drive the 2017 Forester, visit a dealership for Subaru near Hammond, LA, such as Baldwin Subaru. Seeing it up close should help you determine if it is something you want to drive home.
Sources:
2017 Subaru Forester: Updated Looks, Turbo Gets Torque Vectoring.
Subaru’s 2017 Forester is Still One of the Best Crossover SUVs You Can Buy. Business Insider.
