Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine 2013 | Page 9

2014 Forester XT 2.0L shown these changes combine to create a sportier, more direct connection between the driver and the vehicle, and the vehicle and the road. The 2nd generation CVT transmission is being offered in the Forester for the paddle shifters mounted behind the steering wheel and a manual shift mode that provides even more driving control. In addition, this new transmission is quieter and lighter than before so it also The high torque CVT transmission is specially designed to handle the increased demands of the all-new turbocharged engine on XT models. BETTER SAFETY Subaru builds vehicles that inspire under all possible conditions at all times. The all-new 2014 Forester is no exception. It was the only vehicle to receive a “good” rating on all aspects of the new, more severe front crash test done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In fact, it has been 2.5L 4-cylinder 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder Horsepower 170 @ 5800 rpm 250 @ 5600 rpm Torque (lb.-ft.) 174 @ 4100 rpm 258 @ 2000-4800 rpm City/Highway City/Highway •Manual 9.4/7.1 L/100 km N/A •Automatic 8.3/6.3 L/100 km 8.9/7.2 L/100 km Fuel Economy: L/100 km 7 named an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus. That’s because the all-new Forester has the latest generation of safety systems. These include: Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) - uses advanced sensors to monitor and analyze if the vehicle is following the driver’s intended course. When the limits of stability are approached, the system automatically adjusts the AWD torque distribution (on models equipped with the CVT transmission), engine output and brakes at each wheel to help keep the vehicle on-course. This gives drivers of all abilities added security under all possible scenarios. Superior Visibility - A redesigned A-pillar and partition windows have been integrated into the front doors to reduce blind spots. The side mirrors have been placed on the door panels to create improved visibility (forward and rear).