Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2010/2011 | Page 21

with the Active Valve Control System,
gives the Forester more immediate
response and smoother acceleration
throughout the rev range. All of
these revisions serve to make this
compact SUV more efficient, more
eco-friendly and more fun to drive.
For an even greater dose of green
thinking, the Forester is also available
with the option of smog-fighting
PZEV equipment.
In other news, the suspension
system has been updated to provide
increased stability and confidence,
regardless of the condition of the
road surface.
Due to the very low centre of gravity
of the SUBARU BOXER engine, the
Forester already had a level of stability
that easily exceeded that of other
compact SUVs. Now, with the retuned
suspension in place, it’s even further
ahead of the pack.
Inside, the Forester has received
some upgrades as well: smooth leather
replaces the perforated leather used
previously, Bluetooth® connectivity is
now standard on more models, and
the quality of the interior materials has
increased for added comfort.
The Forester 2.5X is now available
with a Convenience Package
(4EAT only) that includes a 10-way
power-adjustable driver’s seat,
the voice-activated blueconnect®
Bluetooth hands-free system and

16-inch aluminum alloy wheels. (This is
the package that is also available with
optional PZEV equipment.)
There have also been changes in
other areas. The audio system on
the 2.5X Limited Package and 2.5XT
Limited now boasts a Pioneer A-series
speaker system and, as a result,
dramatically improved sound quality.
These speakers incorporate the latest
in audio technology – such as basalt
rock composite and carbon fibre,
high-strength cone architecture – to
produce powerful bass, natural vocals
and stunning clarity overall.
In addition, the Pioneer® AVIC
navigation/audio system on these models
features a detachable touchscreen,
iPod®/USB audio integration, Bluetooth
hands-free calling and an SD card
with 12 million points of interest.
(More fun behind the wheel... and
more fun attempting to get lost.)
Over and above all these changes, the
2011 Subaru Forester will no doubt meet
with approval because it offers so much.
Not only do you get Subaru symmetrical
full-time AWD and your choice of
SUBARU BOXER engine, you also get
a number of other desirable standard
features such as Vehicle Dynamics
Control, heated front seats and
raised-profile roof rails. When you
consider all this, it’s no wonder
the Forester is both popular and
award-winning.

FORESTER

FORESTER
ACCESSORIES
While every Subaru Forester comes
generously equipped right out of the gate,
Genuine Subaru accessories are available
to bring added convenience, functionality
or personality to your SUV. Best of all, these
add-ons are engineered to the same high
standards as your Forester and are designed
to fit and function perfectly, making this
award-winning compact SUV the ideal
lifestyle accessory.

Bring the boat, camper or skis and kayaks
along with a trailer hitch, ski/snowboard carrier
or kayak stacker – just tow, stow and go!

Keep everything in its place with cargo area
trays, nets (rear, side and seatback) and
organizers. And if you somehow run out of
room, store even more with several sizes
and styles of our cargo roof boxes.

Deflect bugs, stones, wind and debris with
a hood or sunroof deflector or front and rear
underguards. All promise to keep the great
outdoors... well, outdoors, while keeping
your vehicle’s exterior looking like new.