2017 Subaru Forester Review

Drivers in the Freehold, Englishtown and Manalapan area are excited for the release of the 2017 Subaru Forester. We're going to give you some important details about this midsize SUV so you'll know what to expect when it hits dealerships. In this article, we're going to show you how the 2017 Subaru Forester measures up in engine power, infotainment technology and safety. By the end of this article, you'll know a great deal about the 2017 Subaru Forester and what it offers.

2017 Subaru Forester BOXER® Engine Power

Underneath the hood of this vehicle is the 2.5-liter Subaru BOXER® engine. This engine is uniquely designed to be more efficient than traditional 4-cylinder engines. It features horizontally opposed valves that divert power into the vehicle's Symmetrical All Wheel Drive system.

This engine, paired with the fully synchronized 6-speed manual transmission, allows the Subaru Forester to reach 170 horsepower with 174 lb.-ft. of torque. Due to the engine's low center of gravity, the vehicle gets more use out of its fuel without wasting it due to drag. Because of the BOXER® engine, the Subaru Forester gets an EPA estimated 22/29 mpg city/highway.

Infotainment Technology

The 2017 Subaru Forester features the STARLINK™ Multimedia system. This system features a 6.2-inch high-resolution LCD touch screen display that is used to access the variety of features including the CD player and HD Radio™. This multimedia system allows for smartphone integration, which let you access various music apps, like Pandora®, iHeart® Radio and Stitcher™.

The Bluetooth® system allows you to make phone calls and stream music from your phone. This vehicle also comes equipped with a 4-month trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. This feature provides you with more than 150 different stations of audio entertainment without commercial interruption.

Subaru Safety Features

The 2017 Subaru Forester features Incline Start Assist. This feature prevents your vehicle from rolling back when you're about to accelerate when the vehicle is stopped on an incline. Regarding collision protection, this vehicle is equipped with the Subaru Advanced Airbag system, which helps prevent airbag-related injuries by adjusting the inflation pressure according to the severity of the collision. These airbags include front, driver's knee, side-impact, and side-curtain. The side-curtain airbags feature rollover sensors will determine if a rollover is imminent and deploy the side-curtain airbags before the vehicle touches ground.

2017 Subaru Forester Review Conclusion

In this article, drivers like you learned all about the 2017 Subaru Forester and its impressive features and capabilities. You learned that this vehicle handles well with its Symmetrical AWD system and delivers great power and efficiency. You also saw that the interior is packed with a bevy of entertainment and convenience.

We also looked at the safety features of this vehicle. You saw that the Incline Start Assist will aid you on the hills around the Freehold, Englishtown and Manalapan area, and the Advanced Airbag System has you covered in the event of a collision. You learned that this vehicles offers you a lot. Start your vehicle search by browsing our inventory of the 2017 Subaru Forester online.

Learn more about the 2017 Subaru Forester by contacting our team at Freehold Subaru.