Check out our quick and dirty video above for all of the answers to your well-pondered questions regarding Subaru’s utile and redesigned Forester. Then be sure to check back on Friday for our next selection to the Ask It fraternity.
(Have a look at the growing ranks of Ask It cars in our gallery below.)
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This week’s Ask It subject may be a bit more pedestrian than its counterparts so far, but that certainly doesn’t mean there’s not a whole lot to love about the 2009 Subaru Forester. The versatile, manual-transmission equipped Subie is already finding fast fans amongst the WINDING ROAD staff, and is ready and willing to man-up under the best questions you can throw at it. Throw out your best Forester question, in comments.
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The coupe depicted in the sketch above is said to come from a source inside of Subaru’s design department, and is meant to depict the upcoming rear-wheel-drive offering from the company.
It’s no secret that Subaru has been working with Toyota, which owns a four percent stake in the smaller company, on a shared coupe project that will be underpinned by Impreza gear. The two versions will differ in appearance, but will both offer Subaru’s 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter boxer fours in standard and turbocharged trim.
The source of the image also suggests that despite the planned RWD layout of the shared coupe, an AWD version hasn’t been ruled out for the top of the range. Subaru’s iteration of the car should be fully realized by this summer, with production slated to begin in 2010.
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A company “insider” has reportedly said that Subaru is looking at building a diesel-powered version of its WRX sports car for sale in the UK.
So far the company’s new boxer diesel has only been offered to Legacy buyers, but a diesel Impreza is due out before the end of the year. It would seem a natural progression then, to offer a more powerful sporting diesel to flesh out the Impreza range. Speculation is that such a car would have a power output in the 200 horsepower range, with considerably more torque, and could be sold wearing a WRX badge.
(Click through the jump to read on or on the thumbnails below to check out our 2008 Subaru WRX gallery.)
America’s crossover market has exploded into life in recent years, gaining new and enthusiastic recruits almost by the hour. But for those paying attention, one of the earliest exponents on the U.S. crossover block came from Japan more than a decade ago. Drumroll, please, for the Subaru Forester.
Subaru has released the pricing on its all-new redesigned 2009 Forester – which will arrive in dealerships in April.
“For 11 years, the Subaru Forester has been an icon of functionality, dependability and durability,” said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales, Subaru of America, Inc. “The 2009 Forester now adds greater interior room, improved comfort and more amenities than before, yet with a starting price that is significantly lower than the outgoing model.”
The new Forester is available in the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated (available in three trim levels) and 2.5-liter turbo models (available in two trims).
(More details and the press release after the jump)
Most savvy auto enthusiasts are long used to the fact that many of the world’s most interesting cars, especially the kind that burn diesel fuel, are only available outside of the U.S. That notion may be in need of a revision though, as the European Union is preparing to adopt emissions standards that are more similar to ours.
The diesel question becomes more important when we hear rumors that the one currently making the rounds about a diesel-powered Subaru WRX. Subaru has already said that it will be showing off diesel versions of its Legacy and Outback next month at the Geneva Motor Show, and now Australia’s Drive magazine is reporting that the company is “looking into” a WRX diesel.
By all accounts Subaru’s new 2.0-liter derv-burner is the cat’s PJs in the new Legacy, and with most car companies looking to improve fleet economy these days, a diesel WRX would seem to make a ton of sense. We’d certainly be stoked for a WRX oiler, but what do you think? Take a look at our standard WRX STI gallery below, and then have your say in comments.
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America’s crossover market has exploded into life in recent years, gaining new and enthusiastic recruits almost by the hour. But for those paying attention, one of the earliest exponents on the U.S. crossover block came from Japan more than a decade ago. Drumroll, please, for the Subaru Forester.
Subaru has done it differently all along with the Forester, which historically boasted those boxy wagon looks, compact size, car-like driving style, and of course the company’s favored flat engine and full-time all-wheel drive running smoothly underneath. The Forester has always been one of a kind, a pioneer in this business.
(Click through to read more about the 2009 Subaru Forester Test Drive.)
It’s no secret that Jeremy Clarkson doesn’t always give the kindest reviews. His review of the Subaru WRX STI doesn’t defy his normal attitude towards things that don’t strike his fancy, either. He suggests that speaking slowly with small words is how Top Gear writes their reviews when the audience is mostly wearing Subaru jackets.
(Click through to read more about Clarkson’s latest review.)
Those looking for a Subaru-based take on all things Subaru from Subaru drivers and fans of Subaru will really love this new offer from Subaru’s own Drive Performance Magazine.
All kidding aside, Drive Performance is a Subaru owned and operated magazine that looks to be a pretty decent resource for fans of the brand. The magazine seems to be focused for the most part on Scoobies in motorsports, but also promises to get into technical articles, “how to” features, and reader content.
The best part is that Drive Performance is currently offering a promotional free subscription for two years to the quarterly mag. Interested parties can click on the link below to sign up (don’t worry, ours is in the mail).
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As best we can tell, this Subaru owner was attempting to circumvent a standard automobile registration, by transforming this tired Scooby into a three-wheeler. The project seems to be well on its way, if unfinished, with a fiberglass cone and a lone central wheel where the rear end used to be.
(Click on the images below to launch a gallery of the Subaru three-wheeler project or on the jump to read more.)
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