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After the Subaru Forester received its 2016 model year update in the US, the UK model follows suit. Slated to go on sale next month, the best-selling Subaru model in the Albion can be yours for £25,495.
What else is there in the segment? The closest of rivals of the Forester are the Mazda CX-5 (£23,195 OTR) and the Kia Sportage (£17,995 OTR). It is rather clear then that the 2016 Subaru Forester is an expensive high-riding utility vehicle compared to its rivals. On the upside, it’s generously equipped.
The pricing applies for the entry-level 2.0i XE, a trim that includes fog lamps, roof rails, heated mirrors and front seats, Bluetooth for your mobile phone, a USB audio input, tilt and telescopic adjustments for the steering wheel, daytime running lights, power windows, brake assist, ISOFIX with tether anchors, and cruise control. On the oily front, the 2.0-liter four-banger boxer engine produces 150 horsepower and delivers 198 Nm (145 lb-ft) of torque to all four corners via the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system.
At the other end of the spectrum, there’s the 2.0 DIT XT Lineartronic and the 2.0D XC Premium Lineartronic, both priced at £30,995 on the road. The 2016 model year refresh brings an updated grille with a different mesh, a redesigned bumper with L-shaped chrome trim, LED combination lamps at the rear, and more soft-touch materials inside. Speaking of the cabin, the Forester now comes with a higher-resolution TFT display for the infotainment system. Additional soundproofing and thicker glass are also on the menu.
Under the skin, engineers have improved ride quality and roadholding. The steering gearbox is all-new, boasting a 15.5:1 steering ratio compared to the previous model’s 14.0:1. In plain English, the Subaru reacts faster to steering inputs. Regarding reliability, Subaru cars are renowned for never missing a beat. A 5-year/100,000-mile limited warranty comes as standard for added peace of mind.
The pricing applies for the entry-level 2.0i XE, a trim that includes fog lamps, roof rails, heated mirrors and front seats, Bluetooth for your mobile phone, a USB audio input, tilt and telescopic adjustments for the steering wheel, daytime running lights, power windows, brake assist, ISOFIX with tether anchors, and cruise control. On the oily front, the 2.0-liter four-banger boxer engine produces 150 horsepower and delivers 198 Nm (145 lb-ft) of torque to all four corners via the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system.
At the other end of the spectrum, there’s the 2.0 DIT XT Lineartronic and the 2.0D XC Premium Lineartronic, both priced at £30,995 on the road. The 2016 model year refresh brings an updated grille with a different mesh, a redesigned bumper with L-shaped chrome trim, LED combination lamps at the rear, and more soft-touch materials inside. Speaking of the cabin, the Forester now comes with a higher-resolution TFT display for the infotainment system. Additional soundproofing and thicker glass are also on the menu.
Under the skin, engineers have improved ride quality and roadholding. The steering gearbox is all-new, boasting a 15.5:1 steering ratio compared to the previous model’s 14.0:1. In plain English, the Subaru reacts faster to steering inputs. Regarding reliability, Subaru cars are renowned for never missing a beat. A 5-year/100,000-mile limited warranty comes as standard for added peace of mind.
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