Like many leading crossover manufacturers, Subaru designers and engineers did not take the risk of radically updating the exterior of the new Forester 2013, while retaining the basic concept of the previous model.
Smoother roof lines and streamlined headlights greatly softened the slightly increased dimensions of the car - compared with the previous model, the new forester received a 2 cm longer wheelbase, an additional 3 cm in length and 2.5 cm in height.
Together with the new ergonomics of the cabin, this has significantly increased the visual space inside the 2013 Forester. Rear passengers are now given much more free space, a kind of “tightness” of the rear of the car has remained in the past.
At the same time, increasing the height of the car in no way affected its stability, and even vice versa, the new 2013 Forester, thanks to the ingenious decisions of the plant's designers, became more stable than its predecessor.
The trim and dashboard have also undergone significant changes - a little creaking plastic has become much softer to the touch, and the dashboard has become an outstanding element in the overall interior design of the car.
The rear seats of the new crossover are now fully folding to floor level, which greatly facilitates the transportation of relatively bulky goods. In addition to the innovations of the luggage compartment, the rear window was able to adjust in height, making it easier, therefore, to fill the luggage compartment vertically.
Comfortable armrests are now available for both the driver and the front passenger, as well as the rear passengers, and the new premium audio system from Harman Cardon will help to enjoy the road.
Access to the salon has now become more convenient thanks to doors that fall outside the dimensions of the body. This innovation allowed us to avoid getting dirt on clothes when getting into a car.
The Subaru Forester diesel received an updated turbocharged engine with the lowest fuel consumption in its class, and the Subaru Forester turbo received gearshift paddles, which until recently were the destiny of only expensive sports cars.
Now the turbocharged version of the car lacks an air intake on the hood, which not only increased the aerodynamics of the crossover, but also made the appearance of the car more attractive.
Separate praise is the soundproofing of the car. Thanks to updated materials and an increase in layer thickness, even when driving at high speeds, the noise level in the cabin is extremely low, which adds comfort to the car owner.
This excellent result was also achieved thanks to a radical, more than 100% increase in torsional rigidity. This avoided the occurrence of squeaks even when traveling on dirt and uneven roads.
As for the general sensations from the recognized leader in sales in the crossover segment, the new 2013 Forester looks much more profitable than its predecessor, which allows us to hope that it will retain its leading position in this class of cars.