The 2006 Subaru Forester...

Chiketkd · #1 04-01-2005, 11:01 PM

...was unveiled at the New York Auto Show in March.

From Car and Driver:

"In New York, Subaru unveiled a freshened version of its small SUV, the Forester, which will arrive in dealerships in June. While the basic look is unchanged, the 2006 Forester does receive an entirely new front fascia, which includes new four-lamp headlight clusters and a new bumper, grille, hood, and fenders. At the rear, the ’06 Forester is distinguished by new taillamp clusters and a body-color trim panel that displays the Subaru emblem. Under that redesigned hood resides one of two revised powerplants: a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter boxer engine that, now with Subaru’s Active Valve Lift System (AVLS) variable valve lift technology, puts out 173 horsepower (up from 165 in the ‘05 models); and a turbocharged 2.5-liter boxer that now pumps out an extra 20 horsepower (up to 230) as a result of a higher compression ratio and a redesigned intake manifold. For those who do intend to venture off-road in their Foresters, the ’06 model boasts increased ground clearance, which climbs from 7.5 inches to 8.1 inches (7.9 inches on 2.5XT). Other changes include a strengthened rear crossmember, a modified mounting point for the front lower L-arm, and retuned springs and shocks."

Most interesting tid bit, is the introduction of a variable valve lift system that'll raise engine output in the base 2.5L boxer-4 to 173hp. I imagine this will eventually spread to other models such as the Legacy and Impreza.

The increase in output on the already fast Forester XT will be awesome for enthusiasts. I can't wait to see the times the 5MT version will run in the 1/4!!!

-Chike

#2 04-01-2005, 11:07 PM

cant say I like it..even a little bit....it looks like it needs a hug..and then a mercy killing..u-g-l-y..the engine changes interest me of course

NeedForSpeed · #3 04-01-2005, 11:43 PM

Yah,

That's the car they should have given to Saab!

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Originally Posted by Weasel 22

cant say I like it..even a little bit....it looks like it needs a hug..and then a mercy killing..u-g-l-y..the engine changes interest me of course

Landshark · #4 04-01-2005, 11:08 PM

seen it before, but i like the "meaner" look of the last one, as opposed to the "i'm getting sleepy" look of this one.

#5 04-01-2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Landshark

seen it before, but i like the "meaner" look of the last one, as opposed to the "i'm getting sleepy" look of this one.

lol

im so sleepy..wont you just put me in the garage and leave me there for awhile....

Landshark · #6 04-02-2005, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Weasel 22

lol

im so sleepy..wont you just put me in the garage and leave me there for awhile....

is it me, or does it have that "i just woke up" look about it. must be the eyebrow-like parking lights.

shelfy · #7 04-02-2005, 08:56 AM

i have to agree with the "stoned" look of the new forester, but i think i like it. i see it as a transition to the look of the b9 tribeca. i'm going to the denver auto show in a few hours and i hope to get a close took at a b9. our show is small, so i doubt they'll have a new forester.

benebob · #8 04-02-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shelfy

i have to agree with the "stoned" look of the new forester, but i think i like it. i see it as a transition to the look of the b9 tribeca. i'm going to the denver auto show in a few hours and i hope to get a close took at a b9. our show is small, so i doubt they'll have a new forester.

Insist on climbing in the rear seats (2nd or 3rd row). I think the SVX has bigger back seats.