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Re: Forester search [kurtamaxxxguy] by volkov
Jan 13, 2009 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm)

The Venza is probably a closer competitor to the Passat wagon in $$, finish and size than is the Forester.
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Re: Forester search [kurtamaxxxguy] by samiam_68
Jan 13, 2009 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm)

The Venza is much, much bigger than the Outback. It is more in line with the Tribeca size-wise, maybe a couple of inches lower.
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Forester 2010 changes by kurtamaxxxguy
Jan 13, 2009 (9:34 pm)
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Subaru has been very quiet about the Forester for 2010.
 
Is there any truth to rumor that a CVT will replace the 4S AT for that model year? The reviewers have been beating Subaru so mercilessly on the 4 speed that I would be surprised if this is ignored yet again.
 
My brother is considering a Forester and he is curious. As for me, I would probably wait a few years to switch (I don't think trade in loss would make up for the switch).
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Re: Forester 2010 changes [kurtamaxxxguy] by rsholland
Jan 14, 2009 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 13, 2009 9:34 pm)

Is there any truth to rumor that a CVT will replace the 4S AT for that model year?
 
Very unlikely. I've heard that Subaru wants the Legacy and Outback to have the CVT (exclusively) for at least a year. I don't expect any mechanical upgrades like that until the mid-life refresh, which is scheduled fro MY 2112.
 
The Impreza's mid-life update is for MY 2011, and I expect the CVT to show up on that car then.
 
Bob
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Re: Forester 2010 changes [rsholland] by tinycadon
Jan 14, 2009 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 14, 2009 5:42 am)

Any word/s on Direct Injection Engines for upcoming models???
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Re: Forester 2010 changes [tinycadon] by rsholland
Jan 14, 2009 (7:00 am)
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Replying to: tinycadon (Jan 14, 2009 6:39 am)

Still a few years off, from what I understand. Again, I would hopefully expect this at the mid-life refresh.
 
Bob
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Re: Forester search [samiam_68] by ateixeira
Jan 14, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Jan 13, 2009 5:22 pm)

Venza is a strange product because it's between a crossover and a wagon, a crosswagon?
 
Tribeca competes with the Highlander.
 
Forester competes with the RAV4.
 
Venza doesn't really have an equivalent in the Subaru lineup. If they up-size the new Outback, maybe they would match up better.
 
I find the Venza very handsome, despite an overdone grille, but I don't really "get" it. It's as big as the Highlander but probably has less space than the RAV4. No 3rd row option. It's not that light or fuel efficient. And it's sort of expensive.
 
I'm sure it will appeal to Lexus RX intenders who cannot afford to spend that much, but it's not for me. I either want performance or practicality, or even both. I'm not convinced the Venza offers either.
 
It will find its niche, though. The Murano sells well, and it's fairly similar.
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Re: Forester search [ateixeira] by rsholland
Jan 14, 2009 (10:03 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 14, 2009 9:08 am)

The Toyota dealer said the Venza is to compete with the Murano.
 
Bob
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Re: Forester search [ateixeira] by volkov
Jan 14, 2009 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 14, 2009 9:08 am)

There are people like my wife who prefer a car/station wagon look to the tall SUV style, so there may be more of a market there. The AWD is a plus with only upscale brands or Subie as competition in a car platform. Venza in other jurisdictions gets the 3rd row, I wonder why it wasn't even an option here?
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Re: Forester search [volkov] by ateixeira
Jan 14, 2009 (11:08 am)
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Replying to: volkov (Jan 14, 2009 10:06 am)

Yeah, you follow the Crossover thread, and I mentioned the Mark X Zio (I think that's what it is called in other markets) and nobody even responded. Zero interest.
 
The Venza has not even been mentioned there. Perhaps it is too small to be considered as an alternative for the bigger crossovers that tend to dominate that thread.

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