Learn More About the Subaru Forester

Performance and Efficiency

Shoppers might not expect an SUV to offer as much fuel economy as a sedan, but the Forester is unlike your typical crossover. Underneath the hood, you will find a 2.5-liter, 182-horsepower SUABRU BOXER® engine. The engine features auto stop-start technology to proactively save fuel at each stop sign or stop light in Old Forge, PA. Thanks to its powertrain, the Subaru Forester can even travel up to 26 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, making it the daily commuter's best friend!

Balancing out this new crossover SUV us a Lineartronic® automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) and the standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive. Also available on most trims is X-MODE®, which helps to engage the AWD and boost traction when slippage or adverse terrain is detected. The Forester also features Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) as a standard feature and can tow up to 1,500 lbs.

Interior

Another aspect where the Subaru Forester defies expectations is in its interior. Your typical midsize crossover, comparable in size to the Forester, will usually offer a passenger volume ranging from around 95-105 cubic feet. However, step foot inside the Forester and you will find a cavernous interior with up to 111.9 cubic feet of passenger volume. Let us break down that volume by the numbers, for your peace of mind:

• Headroom (front/rear): 41.2/39.6 inches
• Legroom (front/rear): 43.3/39.4 inches
• Shoulder Room: 58.2/57.2 in
• Cargo Volume (rear seats upright/rear seats folded in): 31.1 cubic feet/76.1

The interior of the Forester keeps you riding in comfort and style, with base trims featuring cloth upholstery and others offering leather upholstery, with orange contrast stitching. The available All-Weather Package provides heated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Safety

The right family SUV needs to have the right amount of protective and preventative safety measures. The Subaru Forester represents that ideal family car, as a top safety pick with high ratings for its protection. This midsize crossover also comes standard with EyeSight® Driver Assist technology, which help complement the existing safety features and prevent collisions on the streets in Scranton, PA. Standard EyeSight® features include:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Rear-Seat Reminder
• Lane Departure and Sway Warning
• Pre-Collision Braking System/Throttle Management
• Lane Keep Assist

Other trims add a few extra features to enhance your overall safety and visibility. The DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System is a relatively-new feature to Subaru and monitors your profile detect signs of fatigue or distraction. The Forester also comes available with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Technology

Whether you seek a more "plain jane" SUV with all the essentials, or you want something tech-savvy and stylish, there is a Forester trim to suit your mood. This SUV comes available in five trims: Forester, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring. If you choose the Forester Base, you will enjoy a host of standard conveniences you might not find on base trims of other competing SUVs.

All trims feature a Subaru STARLINK™ multimedia system which is compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto™ for simple and seamless smartphone integration. All trims also come standard with automatic climate control, to keep cabin temperature as you like it, and a cargo-area underfloor storage compartment for convenience. Shoppers in Northeast, PA who want the most fully-loaded Forester should consider the Forester Touring, which comes standard with:

• STARLINK™ Multimedia Navigation
• STARLINK™ Safety and Security- includes Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Monthly Vehicle Health Report, and Diagnostic Alerts
• Power Rear Gate
• Cargo-area rear gate light
• Power-adjustable front seats with two-position driver's seat and mirror memory