Forester Sports 2.5 XT Adds VDC Stability Control; Unique, Sporty Styling
and Exclusive Interior Features; Enhanced Audio with Available Satellite
Radio
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. is
showcasing two new versions of its All-Wheel Drive 2007 Forester compact
SUV at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The
2007 Forester Sports models combine new, more powerful styling with
exclusive interior features and enhanced standard equipment. The Forester
Sports 2.5 XT adds to that the 224-horsepower intercooled turbocharged
Boxer engine from the 2.5 XT Limited model.
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With more aggressive styling, the new Forester Sports models are
distinguished from their siblings by a new front bumper and unique black
mesh grille. For a sleeker profile, the standard roof rail crossbars have
been deleted on the Forester Sports models, but remain available as an
accessory. The Forester Sports 2.5 XT in addition features standard 17-inch
alloy wheels.
Inside, the Forester Sports models feature exclusive anthracite black
fabric upholstery. An automatic climate control system replaces the manual
climate control system that is standard on the regular Forester 2.5 X
model. The Sports models' 120-watt AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD
changer will play MP3/WMA CDs. Also an upgrade over the regular 2.5 X
model, this audio system also features SIRIUS(R) Satellite Radio Capability
and a new auxiliary audio jack to connect iPods and similar music players.
All Subaru models come standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, a
significant all-road, all-weather traction advantage over competitors that
offer front-wheel drive as standard and make All-Wheel Drive an extra-cost
option.
Four-wheel independent suspension and variable-ratio, variable-power
assisted rack-and-pinion steering help make Forester models equally adept
at managing twisty back roads and absorbing off-pavement ruts and bumps.
All Forester models feature as standard equipment front seat head/chest
side-impact airbags, four-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake-force
Distribution (EBD), cabin air filtration system, power windows, mirrors and
door locks, and a remote keyless entry system. Versatility is ensured by
30.7 cubic feet of carrying space behind the rear seat, which expands to
68.6 cu. ft. when both rear seatbacks are folded.
Legendary Subaru Performance
The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine that powers the Forester
Sports 2.5 X is among the most powerful in its displacement category, with
173 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 166 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,400 rpm.
The i-Active Valve Lift system helps to ensure responsive performance at
all engine speeds.
The turbocharged/intercooled 2.5-liter engine in the Forester Sports
2.5 XT produces 224 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 226 lb.-ft. of peak torque
at just 3,600 rpm. The functional hood scoop, a telltale sign of every
turbo Subaru model, provides a stream of fresh air to the engine-mounted
intercooler. The Active Valve Control System variable valve timing
technology optimizes the engine's volumetric efficiency and performance at
all engine speeds. When equipped with the standard 5-speed manual
transmission, the Forester Sports 2.5 XT can accelerate from zero to 60 mph
in under six seconds. The turbo engine meets the strict Tier 2 Bin 5 Low
Emissions Vehicle II (LEV II) certification for 2007.
Three Different Types of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
In all Forester models equipped with the 5-speed manual transmission, a
viscous coupling locking center differential built into the transmission
case divides engine power 50:50. Wheel slippage at one set of wheels causes
more power to shift to the opposite set, ensuring that the wheels with the
best traction receive more power.
In the Forester Sports 2.5 X equipped with the 4-speed electronic
direct control automatic transmission, an electronically managed
continuously variable transfer clutch actively manages power distribution
based on acceleration, deceleration and available traction.
The Forester Sports 2.5 XT with the optional 4-speed direct control
automatic transmission is the first Forester model to use the advanced
Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
The VTD system is also used in the Impreza(R) WRX(R) Limited model equipped
with the optional automatic transmission. The VTD system uses a planetary
gear-type center differential that splits the power 45:55, with the
rear-wheel bias enhancing handling agility and the performance-driving
feel. An electronically controlled continuously variable hydraulic transfer
clutch controls power distribution between the front and rear wheels in
response to driver input and driving conditions.
The Forester Sports 2.5 XT with automatic transmission is also the
first Forester model equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), an
advanced stability system that controls VTD All-Wheel Drive operation and
integrates an electronic 4-wheel traction control system (TCS). A viscous
limited-slip rear differential directs power to the rear wheel with the
best traction.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company
markets and distributes All-Wheel Drive Subaru vehicles, parts and
accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United
States. Subaru is the only car company that offers Symmetrical All-Wheel
Drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in its product line.
SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
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