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NAIAS: Subaru America Announces Sales Record and New Versions for the Forester

Subaru of America has officially announced that it has achieved an absolute sales record of 216,652 units for 2009, representing a 15% year-to-year increase over the 2008 figures.

In a bit more interesting announcement made at NAIAS, the company has presented new versions for its sales leader, the Forester compact crossover SUV.

The Forester will now feature a 10 way electric driver seat as standard for the 2.5X Premium version and bluetooth wireless capability for the available navigation system in Limited trim lines.

The 2.5X Limited version now offers a navigation system and convenience package which retails for $2,300, a $500 premium over the regular navigation system. For this price, customers will get high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights (a first for the Forester range), one-touch folding rear seats, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel and a cargo area cover.

The Forester 2.5X Special Edition Package features 16 inch bespoke rims and roof rails for a discounted package price of $400. As far as this particular model goes, the manufacturer suggested a retail price of $20,295.

The Forester 2.5X is powered by a gasoline 170 HP 2.5-liter 4-cylinder boxer unit.

You know how in certain situations one has to focus on serious thoughts in order to maintain a sober attitude? We’ll do just the opposite in this case: forget all these and take a second to think back at the 315HP All-Wheel Drive WRX STI-powertrain Forester XTI Concept revealed at the 2008 SEMA Show. That is how we want to remember the current generation Forester when it's gone.
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