Forester Tops Compact SUV Comparison

Subaru’s Forester 2.5i has rated first among 10 compact Sports Utility Vehicles in a mega-comparison test published in the July edition of 4x4 Australia magazine. Under the heading, “Uniquely Different”, the magazine says, “Thanks partly to the fact that the Forester is the lightest vehicle here, it offers strong performance and good economy….”

Among the competitors Forester out-ranked were the Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX5, Volkswagen Tiguan and Nissan X-Trail. The magazine added, “What’s more, the Forester’s engine doesn’t suffer from the same harshness and NVH issues of its in-line four-cylinder rivals, as a boxer four is inherently much better balanced than a straight four.”

It continues, “The chassis is equally good, offering both a smooth, comfortable ride with sporting overtones and an impressive balance when driven hard. Loaded with four people, the Forester’s suspension also continues to perform well, something that can’t be said of many of the other vehicles here.” 4x4 says, “Off-road, the Forester offers good clearance and a clean, well-tucked-in underside.”  The magazine concluded, “It’s a genuine all-rounder and no doubt benefits from the vast experience that Subaru has with this type of vehicle.”

In New Zealand the Forester is available in three 2.5 litre models, the 2.5i, Sport and Premium between $44,990 and $54,990.There is also a flagship XT Premium with a two litre turbocharged engine at $59,990 a 2.0 litre petrol entry model at $39,990 and a two litre diesel for $49,990.

With this comparison in mind, Subaru’s cars have been recognised for the integrity of their engineering, design, functionality, safety and quality by a multitude of New Zealand media and motoring organisation awards over several years. Every Subaru sold in New Zealand features Symmetrical All Wheel Drive and our legendary horizontally-opposed Boxer engine. All models come standard with a maximum five-star safety rating from the independent Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) for petrol models and diesel models and everything they do at Subaru is Confidence in Motion. More than just a motto, Confidence in Motion is a philosophy that ensures an extraordinary driving experience for their customers, each and every time. So every design, performance and safety decision Subaru make is made with the driving experience in mind. Confidence in Motion is at the heart and soul of every vehicle Subaru produced, and the reason why every Subaru drives as well as it does.

For more information visit www.subaru.co.nz .