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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/subaru_forester_2006

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Forester

A redesigned 2006 Forester offers a number of revised styling touches - including new front- and rear-end treatments - to help give it a more rugged appearance than before. But meatier changes reside under the sheetmetal, where added power gives the Forester an infusion of muscle. The base 2.5 X model's 2.5-liter, "boxer" four-cylinder engine gains the automaker's I-Active Valve Lift System, which results in a power boost up to 173 horses, along with added overall refinement. Meanwhile, the turbocharged 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine in the 2.5 XT Limited version gains 20 horsepower for a total of 230 horsepower, with 235 lb-ft of torque. Both powerplants feature Electronic Throttle Control to help optimize engine response, fuel efficiency, and emissions control. As before, both four- and five-speed automatic gearboxes are offered, but have been improved for the 2006 revision to provide better overall performance. The four-speed version now includes an adaptive control shift system that automatically selects between normal and "sport" shifting modes in response to the driver's throttle input. Subaru's Variable Torque Distribution all-wheel drive system is standard across the line. A revised suspension offers better handling and a smoother ride, and the vehicle's ground clearance has been raised slightly for 2006. Anti-lock brakes and front-side airbags are standard. An upscale L.L. Bean Edition offers a two-tone exterior, self-leveling rear suspension, leather seats, and a MOMO wood-and-leather-wrapped steering wheel.

 

2006 Subaru Forester by Bengt Halvorson (7/1/2005)
This sporty little utility wagon seduces …in Esperanto.

 

 

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Forester A redesigned 2006 Forester offers a number of revised styling touches - including new front- and rear-end treatments - to help give it a more rugged appearance than before. But meatier changes reside under the sheetmetal, where added power gives the Forester an infusion of muscle. The base 2.5 X model's 2.5-liter, "boxer" four-cylinder engine gains the automaker's I-Active Valve Lift System, which results in a power boost up to 173 horses, along with added overall refinement. Meanwhile, the turbocharged 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine in the 2.5 XT Limited version gains 20 horsepower for a total of 230 horsepower, with 235 lb-ft of torque. Both powerplants feature Electronic Throttle Control to help optimize engine response, fuel efficiency, and emissions control. As before, both four- and five-speed automatic gearboxes are offered, but have been improved for the 2006 revision to provide better overall performance. The four-speed version now includes an adaptive control shift system that automatically selects between normal and "sport" shifting modes in response to the driver's throttle input. Subaru's Variable Torque Distribution all-wheel drive system is standard across the line. A revised suspension offers better handling and a smoother ride, and the vehicle's ground clearance has been raised slightly for 2006. Anti-lock brakes and front-side airbags are standard. An upscale L.L. Bean Edition offers a two-tone exterior, self-leveling rear suspension, leather seats, and a MOMO wood-and-leather-wrapped steering wheel.   2006 Subaru Forester by Bengt Halvorson (7/1/2005)This sporty little utility wagon seduces …in Esperanto.     More reviews at TheCarConnection.com   Get invoice and MSRP prices for this vehicle   Get a dealer quote for this vehicle       Forester A redesigned 2006 Forester offers a number of revised styling touches - including new front- and rear-end treatments - to help give it a more rugged appearance than before. But meatier changes reside under the sheetmetal, where added power gives the Forester an infusion of ...