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Replying to: orangelebaron (Dec 25, 2007 9:59 pm) Comments from the photos: * love the perforations in the center sections of the leather seats * love that rear cup holder/fold out thing, perfect to keep the kids happy * headlamp washer are neat, but overkill (?) * only 1 sunglass compartment. Old one had one, then two. * rear seats recline Nothing here to turn me away from it, still looks very promising. Hope it drives well.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 26, 2007 12:43 pm) As far as the headlamp washers are concerned, for those of us who live in the cold north with a lot of salt and grime in winter, they would be a great addition. A lot of higher-end European cars have them, as do many JDM cars. They do work nicely.
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Replying to: jacksan1 (Dec 26, 2007 1:17 pm) -mike |
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Can somebody give some information about the following: (1)- approach angle (2)- departure angle (3)- turning circle (4)- ground clearance (5)- skid plates? (6)- front/rear vented discs? (7)- xenon? (8)- repeater/mirror signal lights? (9)- main options? (10)- 4 or 5 or 6 automatic? (11)- steering wheel controls? (12)- 4-cyl 2.0 or 4-cyl 2.5 or turbo? (13)- EPA mileage estimates (14)- etc
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The competition may be: The RAV4 4-cyl 4/auto (Toyota) The Santa Fe V6 4/auto (Hyundai) The Outlander 4-cyl CVT/auto (Mitsubishi) The CR-V 4-cyl 5/auto (Honda), and The 2009 Forester 4-cyl 4/auto (Subaru) From the above the CR-V or the Outlander could be the winner because of the up-to-date technology. However the Forester provides better off-road items, e.g. center differential (mechanical), limited slip differential front, limited slip differential rear, limited slip differential center. I will feel much safe driving a Forester than the other ones. Another factor is the petrol consume of these vehicles and prices. Equally, from the photos the Forester (Japan) does not come with a rail roof and I think this is a disadvantage. I personally like my SUV has a rail roof so when the situation arise I could order a cross rail and therefore be able to load several items on it.
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Replying to: batman47 (Dec 26, 2007 4:14 pm) An article from Nikkei: http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20071226/144778/ (see pics at the bottom of the article) Nikkei also has an article on the U.S.-spec Forester, but it is in Japanese only, and I am too lazy to translate. Once Nikkei translates the article into English, I will post the link. |
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Replying to: batman47 (Dec 26, 2007 3:33 pm) http://www.fhi.co.jp/english/contents/pdf_en_41793.pdf Some of the specs are translated from the metric and commented upon below: Interesting information from Forester Press release with comments: 110mm Taller = 4 1/3 inches higher. Harder to remove snow from roof? How does it affect center of gravity and handling? 45 mm wider = 1 ¾ inches wider. Seems reasonable. 0.1 meter = 3.7 inches smaller turning radius “for zippy handling.” Great press release writers. 120 volt ( and 12 volt) power outlet in hatch area of Japanese version at least. Large center console compartment that can hold small notebook computer Approximately 8 ¼ x 11 ½ inches. Styling (reprinted without comment): “Streamlined, yet sculpted styling evokes images of powerful, well defined muscles carved out of stone. “ Power train information given is NOT for North American models. Fuel efficiency information as quoted elsewhere is for Japanese domestic models using the 2.0 litre engine.
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Replying to: rochcom (Dec 27, 2007 7:54 am) Wow that's good news and impressive too given that they increased the WB by 4 inches. Also noticed that they added a telescopic steering wheel and pneumatic hood supports  I'm skeptical on whether the HIDs and washers make it across the pond. On and no turn signals in the side mirrors? -Frank
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