Intrigue is only natural whenever Subaru introduces a new model, and it is certainly no different with the unveiling of its 2017 Subaru Forester. The previous versions have, after all, sufficiently delivered in terms of quality and performance.
However, once you see the main features of this year’s release, you will be asking, “What’s not to love?” instead of, “What’s there to love.”
Engine Specs
You can expect two kinds of engines in the 2017 Subaru Forester, each split among the four different trim levels.
The first engine, the Boxer, flat-four 2.5-liter engine with 170 horsepower, serves the standard trim levels. It comes with six-speed manual transmission, although you can opt for a continuously variable transmission (CVT), with EPA ratings of 26 mpg for city, 32 mpg on highway, and 38 combined.
Meanwhile, the second engine is available on the higher trims, such as Premium and Touring. It features a turbocharged, Boxer, flat-four, 2.0-liter engine that musters 250 horsepower.
When it comes to handling, the Subaru feels a lot sportier than its previous versions. In fact, it’s been said to be a lot more reliable now, even for rough road conditions, thanks to its standard all-wheel drive. The 9-inch ground clearance also helps in this vein.
Cabin Comfort
The hits just keep landing when it comes to the playlist of each Forester's interior. The 2017 Subaru Forester keeps the beat. It may not be as flashy as other iterations, but it certainly delivers where it matters most. One of the more significant changes in the 2017 Subaru Forester is the improved noise suppression in the cabin. Better insulation, as well as thicker door glass, restructured door seals, acoustic windshield, and more sound deadening have been integrated to seal in the desirable and intended sounds.
Coupled with plush seating, the noise suppression improvements equate to a much more comfortable and pleasant ride, even off-road. It helps that the controls are intuitive and easy to use, too, which means even new drivers can better focus on the road rather than fidgeting for the right controls.
Safety Technology
Beyond cabin comfort, perhaps the most appreciable aspect to the 2017 Subaru Forester is its noticeable commitment to keep you and your family safe on the open road. Subaru’s latest EyeSight safety technology basically lends you an extra pair of eyes with the dual camera system on the windshield. These cameras read the road conditions ahead and calculate the need for emergency braking or adaptive cruise control. In this iteration, the new EyeSight employs color cameras that also allow a wider and longer depth of field view.
Completing the tech package are various attributes, such as Lane Keep Assist, Steering Responsive Headlights, Reverse Automatic Braking, and High Beam Assist.
There is plenty more to find out about the 2017 Subaru Forester. Make sure to visit Subaru dealerships near Hammond, LA, such as Baldwin Subaru, to catch a closer look.
Sources:
2017 Subaru Forester Review. The Car Connection.
2017 Subaru Forester has New Face, Better EyeSight, Torque Vectoring. AutoBlog.
