Engine and Performance
A 2.5 L flat 4-cylinder engine powers the 2021 Subaru Forester. The flat four piston points the opposite direction enabling the machine to balance out and become smoother than the inline-four engines. This type of engine has less vibration. Forester produces 182 horsepower and has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds for Nashua, and Londonderry drivers.
All Foresters have continuously variable automatic transmission to enable them to change gear ratio efficiently and offer better fuel economy. CVT saves on fuel, especially when driving in the city where there is traffic.
The Forester accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds. It has controlled refined and ride. Forester also has accurate steering to meet the needs of most buyers' demand and strong brakes for emergency stops if the need arises.
Trim Levels
Subaru Forester has a variety of trim levels you can choose depending on your needs. Five trim levels include the Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring version.
Key Features
Base
The best team key features include the LED steering response headlights, Single climate control, and six-way adjustable driver's seat.
Premium
On this trim, Forester has 17-inch black machine finish alloy wheels, front head wheels, and six sound systems. The shifter and the steering wheel are leather-wrapped.
Sport
The Sport trim has paddle shifters mounted on the steering, black-finished alloy wheels, 18 inches, and a sport clothed steering upholstery stitched in orange.
Limited
The Limited trim is an upgrade of sports features with dual-zone automatic climate control, power light gate, and 18 inches split 5-spoke black finished alloy wheels.
Touring
The touring Forester has foldable rear seatbacks to increase the cargo space, 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat, a heated rear outboard seat, and a multimedia navigation system.
Infotainment System
The Subaru StarLink interface is standard in all models to bring a touchscreen infotainment system in place. A standard 6.5-inch display is available on the sports premium and base model while and 8.0-inch show is available on the touring and the limited model. It is also optional in the Sport model. The center console and the front seat passenger have two USB ports compatible with the iOS devices and drives. The Apple Carplay and Android Auto are compatible with vehicle occupants to interact with their smartphones easily. The navigation is only available on the touring and the limited model. You can easily connect with the outside world with the 4G Lite Wi-Fi hotspot.
Interior Design
The steering wheel is set on the right angle for a good driving experience. The Forester Touring model has caramel color leather on the seats, dashboard, and door panel finishing. It also has high quality plastic trim on the cabin. The center stack has glossy black plastic with matte metallic plastic trims and chrome.
Forester has comfortable back seats for a long trip and lacks the third-row option. The model's cargo capacity has 11 carry-on suitcases at the back of the seats and 23 when the seats are folded.
EPA-Estimated Rating
The SUV is an efficient model with a highway fuel economy of 32 MPG.
Driver Assistance Features
The Subaru Forester has a 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. All trims have camera-based driver-assist features to view the vehicle's surroundings. They also have standard adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping departure warning, and Lane-keeping assist.
Maintenance
When you purchase the Subaru Forester, it has both the limited and powertrain warranty. The powertrain covers five years or 60,000 miles, while the little car was three-years-old 36,000 miles. Besides, the model has no complimentary scheduled maintenance.
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