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I like that aqua/green jade tone. Probably won't offer it here. Wonder if they'll offer that stain-proof material with the orange stitching. Back seat looks nice and high up off the floor as opposed to too low to the floor like most Subaru passenger seats as of late.
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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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