Autoblog (za ZDA) je napisal/-a:Detroit '08 Preview: 2009 Subaru Forester officially revealed

Posted Dec 24th 2007 11:20AM by Alex Nunez
Subaru's Christmas present to everyone is the release of the first official photos of the 2009 Forester. The Forester's appearance has been one of the worst-kept secrets in all of autodom over the last few weeks, but nonetheless, here you go. Subaru's PR (read it after the jump) is scant on details except to say that the car rides on a longer wheelbase than the outgoing model, providing more interior room while growing overall length just 3 inches. Inside, expect to see upgraded plastics and ergonomics, with power coming from 2.5L normally aspirated and turbocharged boxer engines. From the angle shown, the JDM model depicted above still looks like the love child of a Chrysler Pacifica and a Mitsubishi Outlander if you ask us. We expect to have lots more on this new Forester in the coming days.


PRESS RELEASE:
North American International Auto Show Preview: Subaru Releases First Photos of All-New 2009 Forester Crossover SUV

- All-New Design with Improved Comfort, Space and Utility

- All-New Platform With Sport-Sedan Dynamics

- Standard Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today released the first official photos of the all-new, third-generation 2009 Forester, a total re-design of the award-winning crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that will debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. The 2009 Forester, which arrives in Subaru dealerships this spring, builds upon its predecessor's reputation as an icon of safety, dependability and versatility. The new-generation 2009 model projects a bolder, more SUV-like design and making a major leap in safety technology, comfort, refinement and driving dynamics.

As with all Subaru models, the 2009 Forester comes equipped as standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. An all-new platform featuring a 3.6-inch longer wheelbase (now 103.0 inches) and double-wishbone rear suspension improves crash-worthiness and at the same time provides crisper handling, a quieter ride and increased interior space and cargo room. The 2009 Forester once again blends positive SUV attributes including a high seating point and interior versatility with passenger car comfort, handling and fuel efficiency.

All Forester models for 2009 feature standard side-curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, and the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) stability and traction control system is standard on all models for the first time. With the Subaru Dynamic Chassis Control Concept (Subaru DC3), Subaru optimized all elements of the Forester's chassis to deliver a better balance of ride, handling response, quietness and overall traction performance than offered by competitive vehicles. A comprehensive array of elements contributes to that goal, including the new, high-strength body structure, standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, VDC and four-wheel disc ABS brakes with the Brake Assist safety system.

Manual-transmission models also feature Incline Start Assist, which can momentarily prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when being driven away from a stop on an incline.

Even with its bolder exterior and roomier interior, the new 2009 Forester is only about three inches longer than its predecessor, thus retaining the trim exterior packaging cited by Forester owners as one of this model's most essential features. A robust body structure, heavy-duty raised four-wheel independent suspension system and up to 8.9 inches of ground clearance help make Forester equally adept at negotiating twisty roads and absorbing ruts and bumps.

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE WITH GREATER COMFORT AND VERSATILITY

The 2009 Forester offers naturally aspirated and turbocharged/intercooled 2.5-liter Boxer engines, both revised to provide better low-end and mid-range torque for more responsive everyday performance. New interior materials, including double-stitched fabrics and high-grade plastics, impart a feeling of higher quality. As before, Forester is offered in a wide array of models, with the 2009 Forester 2.5 X offering one of the best values in the crossover SUV segment and the range-topping Forester L.L.Bean Edition offering more luxury without compromising the vehicle's sporty nature.

The 2009 Forester offers a navigation system for the first time as well as advanced audio system upgrade options. The 2009 Forester comes pre-wired for XM(R) or SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio. An auxiliary audio input jack enables connection of an iPod(R) or MP3 player.

Jorgi je napisal/-a:Vir: http://www.avtomanija.com/default.asp?rb=2&id=1641

Japonci po Imprezi že pripravljajo svojega novega aduta, ki bo na evropski trg zapeljal v letu 2009 in sliši na ime Forester.

Forester naslednje generacije se bo močno poredil v vse smeri, sodeč po prvi uradni skici novega Foresterja pa bo že njegova sama pojava veliko bolj agresivna in športna.

Novi Forester bo nastal na osnovi nove Impreze, seveda pa bo prisotno konkretno število dodelav (predvsem podvozja) za vožnjo po terenu. O tehniki zaenkrat ni znanega veliko. Za Foresterja bodo verjetno na voljo 4- in 6-valjni bencinski bokserski motorji, v njem pa bo prav tako zagotovo zaropotal prvi Subarujev bokserski dizelski agregat.

Uradna predstavitev novega Foresterja pa bi se lahko zgodila že takoj v drugi polovici januarja na detroitskem avtomobilskem salonu.

IcEm4n je napisal/-a:zakaj ma tisto dodatno ogledalo?

The requirement is that they (ogledala) be visible through the front windshield in the area cleared by the wipers so that they remain visible regardless. They tend to be rather large, too, due to their distance from the driver. They have less blind spots, but are harder to actually see out of due to the distance from the driver.

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey — Subaru of America released details on the European-market 2009 Subaru Forester 2.0D today. It will get the 2.0-liter horizontally opposed diesel four-cylinder already offered in the Euro-spec Subaru Legacy, along with a new six-speed manual transmission.

Guaranteed to be the volume-selling Forester in Europe, the 2.0D has a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel-4 rated at 145 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque from 1,800-2,400 rpm. As in the Legacy, this engine uses an aluminum block — uncommon among diesels, which typically employ an iron block to withstand the vibration of their inherently tall compression ratios.

That horsepower figure might not impress given that the U.S.-market Subaru Forester gets 170 hp out of its normally-aspirated 2.5-liter gasoline boxer-4 and 224 hp from the turbocharged 2.5-liter in the Forester 2.5XT. However, the boxer diesel has significantly more torque than its gasoline counterparts. Even the 2.5XT offers just 226 lb-ft. Subaru says the diesel 2009 Subaru Forester has a 4,400-pound tow capacity.

Just as significant is the introduction of a new six-speed manual transmission. Its gear ratios are much closer together than those of the five-speed manual Subaru offers on U.S.- and European-market Foresters, making it much better suited for a diesel engine's narrow power band. In addition, a tall 0.557/1 6th gear should promote better fuel economy during highway travel.

On the emissions front, the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.0D gets a closed-type particulate filter in lieu of the open-type filter in the diesel Legacy. Subaru says this type of filter can treat higher volumes of particulate matter, which would make it better suited for the heavier Forester. The filter is packaged with the turbocharger at the lower part of the engine.