Massachusetts Subaru News July 2014

The 2015 Subaru Forester: Your Adventure is Calling

The 2015 Subaru Forester has been getting lots of praise from the motoring press. Subaru's philosophy in the design of their SUVs is that the drivers and passengers should be comfortable on long drives, or over rough terrain. An SUV should have excellent utilities, and it should be fun to drive while at the same time inspiring confidence. It should offer stress free driving. The 2015 Subaru Forester certainly lives up to that philosophy. The interior feels roomy and spacious, and the seats are really comfortable.
One of the biggest problems that contribute to driver problems with SUVs is the traditionally high center of gravity. The high center of gravity causes some problems with vehicle control, especially in sharp maneuvers.

Subaru have lowered the center of gravity on the 2015 Forester, eliminating the problems that its competitors face. In addition, they have modified the framework to ensure the most comfortable ride possible when the car is loaded with four people. The comfort and drive performance of competitors' SUVs often deteriorates drastically when a couple of passengers sit in the rear.

Economic
The 2015 Subaru Forester is one of the lightest SUVs on the market, and that means its fuel economy is one of the best. In factory test conditions, the car managed 32 mpg in highway conditions, and 24 mpg in city driving. Considering this is an SUV, that mileage is pretty impressive. Many family car models have higher fuel burn rates than the 2015 Subaru Forester.

Off road performance
While many people never take their SUVs off road, Subaru has invested a lot of time and money in making the Forester an excellent choice if it is to be used off road. The company proudly points to test drive results in all kinds of conditions. These include ice and snow, sand, mud and rough terrain. The results show that the car handles really well in even the worst conditions.

The 2015 Subaru Forester is able to handle well over some very harsh terrain. Many drivers have had success handling muddy slope with a 5 to 1 gradient. All you have to do is activate the four-wheel drive and the Forester will make the climb without difficulty.

Coming back down the slope the car's X Mode, Subaru's proprietary control system, kicks in, as does its Descent Control. These combine to automatically brake so that the car descends in safety without the driver having to wrestle with the car.

The X Mode feature is the one that has attracted the highest praise from professionals who have taken the Forester for test drives. X Mode takes a lot of the responsibility away from the driver. That means that even inexperienced drivers will not struggle with the Forrester in poor conditions, such as snow or ice.

We are very impressed with the 2015 Subaru Forester. It is comfortable to drive in any type of terrain. It handles beautifully, and makes drivers feel relaxed and confident when conditions are rough. We can see why it was given the Top SUV award. 

If you want to give this car a test drive, why not call Patrick Subaru dealers ma to arrange one.