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Ŷ PROVEN PERFORMER: Subaru Forester has bold styling of bumpers, muscular guards and a shoulder line emphasising its height.
Subaru Forester is a tried and proven mid-sized SUV By ALISTAIR KENNEDY
topping 2.5i-S at $41,940.
The latest, fifth generation, Forester arrived here in September 2018. Like most new models it’s marginally larger all round including a longer wheelbase. Ground clearance has also been increased, to 220 mm, as have the approach angle (18.7 degrees), break-over angle (19.6 degrees) and departure angle (24.6 degrees). These improvements, together with AWD, almost put new Forester into the genuine 4WD class, rather than SUV class. Four variants are available: 2.5i, 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S, starting at $33,840, plus on-road costs, with the range-
STYLING The styling of Forester over the years has been relatively conservative and that hasn’t changed with the gen-five model. The classic Subaru hexagonal front grille has been updated to fit into changes in the ‘family’ design, the bumpers are bolder with more muscular guards and a wider shoulder line that emphasises the vehicle’s increased height. INTERIOR The gen-five Forester has the largest interior yet. The longer wheelbase provides extra rear seat legroom and the increased
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width improves shoulder, hip and leg room all round. Cargo capacity has been increased from 422 to 498 litres. The additional interior space is highlighted by rounded design, incorporating high quality materials, silver framed displays and controls, while white LED map lights improve nighttime visibility and complement the wide-body interior ambience. The elevated centre console provides plenty of storage space in front of the gear shifter. Rear-seat occupants are well catered for with two air vents, two power outlets and a drop-down armrest with two drink holders. Ŷ Continued page 2 j/21d13123-v50/2319
SUBARU Forester was one of the pioneers of the SUV trend which has been such a feature of motor vehicle sales not only in Australia but around the world. The first Forester was launched here in 1997 as a relatively mild looking station wagon but subsequently evolved into a stylish medium SUV with genuine off-road capabilities. Within a year it had become Subaru’s best-seller and has remained so right through until 2018 when it was pipped at the post by its precocious smaller SUV sibling the XV. Unlike most of its competitors which offer both two and four-wheel drive Forester is exclusively AWD with the added safety and roadholding benefits that it provides.
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Jaguar Australia and Chargefox team up JAGUAR Australia, a founding partner of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council, has signed an official agreement with Australia's biggest public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, Chargefox. At this stage Chargefox only has three fully operational, ultra-rapid charging stations operating: two in country Victoria at Barnawartha and Euroa and at Toombul, in Brisbane. It's early days yet but by the end of 2019 a national network of 22 ultra chargers will form a network connecting Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide. Additional ultra-rapid charging stations are being planned for Western Australia and Tasmania. Chargefox chief executive, Marty Andrews says that, using a Chargefox ultra-rapid station, Jaguar I-Pace owners will be able to fully charge their cars – giving a 400 kilometre driving range - in less than 40 minutes. Jaguar I-Pace won the 2019 World Green Car Award, to celebrate the signing Jaguar EV drivers will get five years free, unlimited charging on Chargefox’s ultra-rapid EV
By EWAN KENNEDY charging network. (However, use of other Chargefox-managed EV charging stations will incur a cost.) Jaguar Land Rover Australia managing director, Mark Cameron, said the initiative lays a solid foundation for the long-term future of electric vehicles in this country. “Charging infrastructure is critical to increasing electric vehicle uptake in Australia and this agreement means Jaguar customers can buy an EV safe in the knowledge it will meet all their expectations,” Mr Cameron said. “Not only does this initiative make interstate travel and longer journeys a reality, it also benefits regional areas by extending the ownership and driving experience for our customers living outside capital cities,” he added. “With 22 station locations open by the end of the year, range anxiety ceases to be an issue. Drivers will be able to travel without concern for the level of charge in their batteries.”
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Subaru Forester is a tried and proven mid-sized SUV Ŷ From page 1 ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The only powertrain on offer is a 2.5-litre direct injection four-cylinder horizontallyopposed engine paired to a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission with seven manual overrides. Power and torque are up marginally to 136 kW (from 126 kW) and 239 Nm (from 235 Nm). The CVT in pretend manual mode gives out a sportier sound and more response although efficiency is better in full CVT mode. Wheels are of a new design and come in 17-inches in the 2.5i and 2.5i-L, 18-inch in the 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S. SAFETY Forester gets a five-star ANCAP rating, and has had that top score for the past 16 years due to continually building on its safety features. New to this fifth generation Forester is the Driver Monitoring System – Driver Focus (DMS) which uses an infrared LED and a camera to monitor the driver for signs of inattention or sleepiness and send out a warning where it is deemed necessary. The system can be set to recognise up to five individual drivers and adjust the cabin environment to their preference. Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist system has been around for some time but is now standard across the Forester range. It monitors traffic movement for unantici-
pated risks and can activate pre-collision throttle management to reduce speed or pre-collision braking where necessary. It also has adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and sway warning. The 2.5i-L, 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S models also get Reverse Automatic Braking to help avoid collisions or reduced impact damage. It detects objects at least one-metre high immediately behind the vehicle when reversing at a low speed INFOTAINMENT A Multi-Function Display uses a 6.3-inch colour screen located at the top centre of the instrument panel that can be changed by using a steering wheel control switch. It provides a wealth of information including vehicle dynamics control and fuel efficiency. Embedded navigation is available in 2.5i Premium and 2.5i-S models, lower spec models need to use a paired smartphone for directions. Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto and Digital radio (DAB+) are all now available, while the flagship Forester 2.5i-S gets Harman Kardon premium audio, with eight speakers, plus subwoofer. There’s also a small liquid crystal display in the instrument cluster, between the gauges that provides driving and graphical information as well as the display for the rear-view camera. The amount of information available to the driver is as comprehensive as found on many far more expensive vehicles. On
the downside, the use of three separate screen displays has the eyes scanning over a large area when maybe they should be concentrating on the road ahead. DRIVING The older and less pliant we get the greater importance we seem to place on the ability to enter and exit a vehicle with a minimum of bending and head scraping. In this regard we found Forester to be just about the best in its class. Once inside the front seats are wide without too much of the high bolsters in similar vehicles and overall there’s a spacious, comfortable and modern interior ambience for both driver and passengers. The tall roofline combined with large and upright windows provide excellent all-round vision although the big box that houses the Eyesight gear at the top centre of the windscreen can be a bit distracting. Engine performance is good, but nothing special. In the past Subaru Australia has brought higher performance versions of the Forester, including an STI, but have no plans to repeat that at this stage. Ride comfort is nicely balanced between comfort and grip. Noise and vibration levels are kept to the sort of levels that normally are found only in large sedans. Handling is very competent thanks to the all-wheel-drive system. Towing capacity with a braked trailer is 1500kg. Fuel consumption is listed at 7.4 litres
per 100 kilometres. We averaged 8.6 L/100 km during our week-long test. Subaru Australia now provides the fiveyear unlimited kilometre warranty that is quickly becoming the norm on the Australian market. SUMMARY Subaru Forester is a tried and proven member of the mid-sized SUV class with a loyal and satisfied clientele over its 22 years on the market. With AWD across the range Subaru Forester should certainly sit high on your short list if you want to get reasonably serious about driving on unsealed roads.
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