Subaru Forester Branches Out With Diesel
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SYDNEY – Jun 1, 2010: Australia’s favourite compact sports utility vehicle, the Subaru Forester, is adding to its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive appeal with the launch of the first ever turbocharged diesel variants.
Building on the huge success of the Subaru Outback diesels launched late last year, Forester 2.0D and 2.0D Premium add a new dimension to the range, which was Australia’s best-selling SUV across all categories last year.
Superb fuel efficiency and low emissions linked to Forester’s five-star occupant safety package are set to attract even more customers. Indeed the new Forester diesels comply with the strict Euro 5 emission standard.
Forester 2.0D’s turbocharged four-cylinder 2.0 litre flat Boxer diesel engine consumes just 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the combined cycle, while producing just 168 grams/kilometre of carbondioxide. In the highway cycle it only consumes 5.7 l/100 km and produces 151g/km of CO2.
Forester 2.0D offers a 1600 kg braked towing capacity, 200 kg above normally aspirated petrol Foresters.
All Forester 2.0Ds offer the same outstanding five-star occupant safety rating as every Subaru.
Two models are available: the Forester 2.0D and the 2.0D Premium.
The 2.0D engine produces 108 Kilowatts of power at 3600 rpm and 350 Newtonmetres of torque between 1800-2400 rpm.
Even at just 1600 rpm, the engine delivers 340 Nm of torque for incredible low-down pulling power.
As with all four-cylinder Forester models, the first service is now at 12,500 kilometres/six months.
Forester 2.0D is priced from $35,990 Manufacturer’s List Price (MLP)*. The diesel range topping Forester 2.0D Premium is $39,990.
Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “It’s exciting for us to introduce a second diesel variant in Australia.
“The Outback has exceeded our expectations and early demand for the Forester suggests it will follow suit.
“Outstanding economy, the potential for a 1000 kilometre plus range, great engine flexibility and Forester’s traditionally strong retained value are the hallmarks of this vehicle.”
Among the Forester 2.0D highlights:
The new generation Forester 2.0D line-up comprises:
