Subaru has released information on its popular Forester crossover.
Halfway through its third generation, the 2011 Subaru Forester will receive a slightly updated version of the automaker’s 2.5-liter, four-cylinder boxer engine, along with a few other refreshments to help keep it current. Output remains the same, at 170 horsepower, but the minor tweaks have bumped torque from 170 to 174 pound-feet and help boost fuel economy slightly to 21/27 (city/highway) for either a manual or automatic transmission. While XT-badged turbo models retain their current powerplant, all 2.5X trim levels get the slightly revised engine. Displacement has been bumped from 2457 cc to 2498 cc by way of a larger bore and longer stroke. Camshafts were previously belt driven, but are now turned by a chain.
Subaru also added a new 2.5X Touring trim that sits above the Limited but below 2.5XT models. The new model features HID low beam headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, silver roof rails, and side mirrors with integrated turn signals. As for the turbo models, Subaru has replaced the top-of-the-line Limited with the Touring, which features a new 10-way power driver’s seat. As part of its new audio system, both Premium models receive a backup camera, while all trims get Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Full press release can be found below. Subaru has not yet released pricing details on the Forester. However, we expect the automaker to follow its peers and keep pricing close to 2010 levels.
via Subaru and courtesy of Motor Trend
2011 Subaru Forester
All-new engine for Forester 2.5X models (turbocharged 2.5XT retains current engine); new bore/stroke dimensions with slightly longer stroke; displacement slightly larger (2,498 cc vs.
2,457 cc); chain driven double overhead cam vs. belt driven single overhead cam before; 170 horsepower is same as before, at slightly lower rpm; torque is up to 174 lb.-ft. at 4,100 rpm
(vs. 170 @ 4,400 rpm); fuel economy is improved: 2011 manual and automatic transmissions
– 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway vs. 2010 20/27 for manual and 20/26 for automatic.
New 2.5X Touring positioned above Limited: features HID headlights (low beam) with automatic height adjustment; display audio system with backup camera; dual zone automatic
climate control; silver finish roof rails; electroluminescent gauges, and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.
2.5XT models now include 2.5XT Premium and 2.5XT Touring, the latter replacing 2.5XT Limited as top Forester model.
2.5XT Premium gets new 10-way power driver’s seat.
Bluetooth® standard on all but base model.
Backup camera standard on 2.5X Touring and 2.5XT Touring as part of new audio system.
New standard audio system for 2.5X Premium and 2.5XT Premium: AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player and six speakers; 3.5mm auxiliary input jack; Bluetooth® hands free calling and audio streaming; iPod control capability; USB port and Sirius Satellite Radio capability.
New optional TomTom Navigation System for 2.5X Premium includes removable 4.3-inch touch-screen portable navigation device; AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/DVD player and
six speakers; 3.5mm auxiliary input jack; Bluetooth hands free calling; iPod control capability and USB port. Also, a backup camera is available as an accessory with this system.
New audio system with rear camera for 2.5X Limited and Touring and 2.5XT Touring models:
AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD/DVD player and six speakers; 4.3-inch display screen, Radio Broadcast Data System; 3.5mm auxiliary input jack; Bluetooth hands free calling and
audio streaming; iPod control capability; USB port and Sirius Satellite Radio capability. (The backup camera is standard on 2.5X Touring and 2.5XT Touring and available as an accessory
for 2.5X Limited.)
Driver’s auto up/down window with pinch protection (except base model).
New 17-inch alloy wheel design for 2.5X Premium.
New body-color roof spoiler on 2.5XT models
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