- suv 216,244
- Springfield, MO
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- suv 216,244 gasoline grey automatic
2009 subaru forester review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, bigger, roomier. introductionthe redesigned 2009 subaru forester is the third generation of the popular crossover utility vehicle. The forester competes with the honda crv and toyota rav4 among others. Visibility is exceptional. overall, the 2009 forester is 3 inches longer, 2 inches wider, and about 100 pounds heavier than last year's model. Despite the increase in size and power, the base forester gets improved fuel mileage, achieving 20/26 mpg on the epa's new city/highway cycle, the same as the crv and rav4. The turbocharged forester xt gets 19/24 mpg and requires premium fuel. The turbocharged xt is more desirable because of its torque, although it's more expensive to operate because of its premium fuel requirement. lineupfor 2009, there are a number of changes to the styling that make the subaru forester way sleeker, but the identity has not been changed. the functional hood scoop on the xt has a smaller bulge than before, but its opening is no less wide, thanks to a redesign of the turbocharger intercooler opening, and the steeper slope of the hood. The headlights with amber turn signals are shaped like gold-tipped eagles' wings, and the uplifting grille that fills the space between them has lost its boxiness, with corners upturned. Under the grille is a lower lip fascia that looks like there's a pack of snuff stuffed in it. The corners are tucked in so tightly that the bumper has almost been lost. The foglights are mounted in gray plastic fascia that runs 360 degrees around the car, being rocker panels on the sides. Even if there are no foglights the mounting spots are there in the gray plastic. the lines on the sides of the car, especially the flares over the wheelwells that might be bigger for the sake of trendy styling but aren't, made the '08 forester look dumpy. A black c-pillar, camouflaged to hide in the tinted glass, helps with the shape thing on the 2009 model. The five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels aren't bad looking. from the rear, the xt has a twin chrome-tipped exhaust, pretty cool for a tidy crossover. And the spoiler over the rear window makes its statement. the forester and rav4 look alike when parked side by side. walkaroundthe new dashboard for 2009, taken from the impreza, has a nice gullwing sweep from the center stack off to the passenger side, in brushed-aluminum-looking plastic material, interrupted only by a single climate vent. Underneath is a big glovebox. The center stack has a bit more of that nice aluminum-look trim, which others have called cheap but it looks fine to us, and just forward of the shift lever is a good-sized cubby. Climate and audio controls on the center stack are simple to operate. the background light to the gauges is a funky blue, just for effect, some will like it some won't. There's a slit over the center stack with digital display for time and temperature. The really nice perforated leather is a whole new ball game, erasing the almost-frumpy feeling sent by the cloth. the front doors have a nice elbow rest and large pockets each with a recess for 24-ounce bottles. The aluminum pedals on the xt are cool. the air conditioning cools well, fast and quiet. following subaru's design goals, the new 2009 forester most needed rear-seat legroom and cargo space. The rear 60/40 seats fold flat to make a nice cargo area, widened by 5. 2 inches between the wheelhouses thanks to a new double-wishbone rear suspension. The relatively gigantic cargo area will definitely appeal to active outdoors enthusiasts with lost of stuff. The specs are 33. 5 cubic feet with the rear seat up, 68. 3 with the seats flat. driver visibility is excellent in all directions, thanks to careful pillar design. Subaru staged a demonstration for us, placing a cutout of a kid behind the forester and a toyota rav4. The forester driver could see the kid in his rearview mirror at seven feet, but in the rav4 the kid was lost in a low blind spot for 23 feet. the rear seat reclines in all but the 2. 5x base model, and includes a retractable center tray with fixed drink holders. Legroom is excellent, increased by 4. 3 inches, on a wheelbase increase of 3. 6 inches; and there's a couple inches more shoulder room, as well. It made at least one wild error on southern california freeways. Underneath is a big glovebox. The center stack has a bit more of that nice aluminum-look trim, which others have called cheap but it looks fine to us, and just forward of the shift lever is a good-sized cubby. Climate and audio controls on the center stack are simple to operate. the background light to the gauges is a funky blue, just for effect, some will like it some won't. There's a slit over the center stack with digital display for time and temperature. The really nice perforated leather is a whole new ball game, erasing the almost-frumpy feeling sent by the cloth. the front doors have a nice elbow rest and large pockets each with a recess for 24-ounce bottles. The aluminum pedals on the xt are cool. the air conditioning cools well, fast and quiet. following subaru's design goals, the new 2009 forester most needed rear-seat legroom and cargo space. The rear 60/40 seats fold flat to make a nice cargo area, widened by 5. 2 inches between the wheelhouses thanks to a new double-wishbone rear suspension. The relatively gigantic cargo area will definitely appeal to active outdoors enthusiasts with lost of stuff. The specs are 33. 5 cubic feet with the rear seat up, 68. 3 with the seats flat. driver visibility is excellent in all directions, thanks to careful pillar design. Subaru staged a demonstration for us, placing a cutout of a kid behind the forester and a toyota rav4. The forester driver could see the kid in his rearview mirror at seven feet, but in the rav4 the kid was lost in a low blind spot for 23 feet. the rear seat reclines in all but the 2. 5x base model, and includes a retractable center tray with fixed drink holders. Legroom is excellent, increased by 4. 3 inches, on a wheelbase increase of 3. 6 inches; and there's a couple inches more shoulder room, as well. There's headroom even when y. Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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