2016 Subaru Forester

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F/lift Subaru Forester.

"The Subaru Forester has been upgraded for 2016 to ensure the model maintains its status as one of the most capable and versatile SUVs in its class. The 2016 model-year upgrades to the Subaru Forester - the Japanese manufacturer's bestselling model in the UK - result in improved safety, convenience, comfort and refinement.

Pricing remains unchanged for all trim levels in the updated Forester line-up, with the range starting from £25,495 (on-the-road) for the 2.0i XE model and £26,995 for best-selling 2.0D XC models.

Every Forester is equipped with two core Subaru technologies: Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, affording surefootedness in all conditions; and the latest-generation four-cylinder 'Boxer' engines, contributing to the low centre of gravity beneficial to balance, road holding and handling.

The 2016 Subaru Forester has had an exterior and interior refresh. At the front of the car, the Forester's distinctive hexagonal grille has been updated with a new 'wing' motif grille mesh, while the front bumper has been reshaped and now features new L-shaped chrome trim adding greater visual volume to the lower part of the Forester's 'face'. The change is designed to emphasise the car's relatively low centre of gravity, wide stance and innate stability.

The wraparound headlamps - retaining Subaru's signature 'hawk-eye' shape - feature a new black base paint finish for a sharper appearance. The 2016 model is also fitted with new LED combination lamps at the rear.

Inside the cabin, new materials and technologies have been introduced to further modernise the interior and introduce a higher-quality look and feel, while still retaining the functionality for which the Forester is renowned.

The interior is finished with a higher proportion of soft-touch materials, new piano black and metallic trim, higher-resolution TFT displays and new cloth and leather upholstery options - including a new brown leather option. Following the adoption of Subaru's new 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system in 2015, the changes to the 2016 Subaru Forester are designed to further improve the quality look and feel of the cabin."

https://www.netcarshow.com/subaru/2016-forester/

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The entry level model is a great price! I'm considering one now :D
 
Pricing:

Subaru Forester 2,0X 6MT R376 000
Subaru Forester 2,5X Lineartronic CVT R427 000
Subaru Forester 2,5XS Lineartronic CVT R459 000
Subaru Forester 2,5XS Premium Lineartronic CVT R509 000
Subaru Forester 2,0XT Lineartronic CVT R579 000

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/subaru-forester-updated/

Wtf is up with Subaru's obsession with CVT these days? :wtf:
Same disease has infected the Outback and now spreading to the Forester, I actually strongly considered them both until I spotted that deal breaker ...
 
CVT's have been Subaru's calling card for many years now. I prefer an "old school" well optimized torque converter auto.

Amen, I use to think "manual or GFY", but have mellowed out over the years and a modern auto can be fun, not to mention a dual-clutch "manual" auto; those are amazing!

But I draw the line at CVT, just can't get past the monotonous engine drone :(
 
Amen, I use to think "manual or GFY", but have mellowed out over the years and a modern auto can be fun, not to mention a dual-clutch "manual" auto; those are amazing!

But I draw the line at CVT, just can't get past the monotonous engine drone :(

Have you actually driven a CVT Forester?

They have completely done away with the "drone" factor, and it feels like a very peppy "normal" box. This is the latest CVT technology that leaves all other CVT systems in the dirt.
 
Have you actually driven a CVT Forester?

They have completely done away with the "drone" factor, and it feels like a very peppy "normal" box. This is the latest CVT technology that leaves all other CVT systems in the dirt.

That would be the other problem, no I haven't driven one yet :)

EDIT: I have however watched reviews of the Outback on youtube though and could identify the drone :confused:
 
That would be the other problem, no I haven't driven one yet :)

EDIT: I have however watched reviews of the Outback on youtube though and could identify the drone :confused:

Do yourself a favour and drive the cars - You Tube does not classify as a road test! ;)
 
I test drove the two 2015 WRX's back to back.

Having owned 6 Subarus before ( Both manual and Automatic ), I was blown away by the CVT in the WRX. It's really really good and does not sound like a CVT at all!

Life Fazda said, test drive one.
 
I test drove the two 2015 WRX's back to back.

Having owned 6 Subarus before ( Both manual and Automatic ), I was blown away by the CVT in the WRX. It's really really good and does not sound like a CVT at all!

Like Fazda said, test drive one.

I rest my case! ;) :p
 
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