Subaru Forester XS

13-November-2007

• Vital Stats
• Price 

  $34,990 - $36,990

• Safety           
• Eco-friendly       
• Economical     
• Runs on 

  Unleaded 

• Parking       
• Storage         
• Boot 

  387-1629 litres 

• Cupholders 

  6

• Comfort       

Who would drive this car?

Modern mums or sporty chicks wanting a reliable, 5-star safety rated, all-wheel drive wagon.

Price

* 34,990 (manual)

* $36,999 (auto).

Colours

* Pure White

* Steel Silver (metallic – 'M')

* Topaz Gold (M)

* Urban Grey (M)

* Dark Grey (M)

* Obsidian Black Pearl

* Newport Blue Pearl

* Garnet Red Pearl.

Goodies

* Full-time AWD (all-wheel drive)

* 16" alloy wheels

* 7-speaker, 6-stacker CD player

* Self-levelling rear suspension

* Electronic throttle control system

* Privacy glass (rear quarters and rear)

* Rear, roof spoiler

* Roof rails

* Climate control air con

* Remote central locking

* Water repellent cloth trim

* Power steering and windows

* Seat back net (front passenger seat)

* Moulded, front door bottle holders

* 3-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

How big's the booty?

387 litres (or 1629 litres with the back seat folded down).

Safety

* Dual front airbags

* Dual side, head and torso airbags

* Headlights auto off feature

* Front fog lamps

* Cruise control

* Hill holder (in manual models only)

* Side-intrusion bars

* Rear door child lock

* Child seat anchor points

* ABS (anti-lock brakes) with EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution)

* 3-point, ELR rear seat belts.

Security

* Immobiliser

* Cargo blind.

Eco rating

3/5. It releases 228g of carbon dioxide per kilometre.

Fuel economy

2/5. 9.6 litres of petrol will get you about 100km.

Extra options

* Satellite navigation system ($2,990 – pretty pricey! Cheaper to buy one and set it up yourself!)

* Alarm ($324-399)

* Fork mount bicycle holder ($225-250)

* Bonnet protector ($95-126)... and more.

Awards

* 2006 – Australia's Best Cars, Best Recreational 4WD

* 2006 – International Engine of the Year Awards.

This car has a 5-star ANCAP rating. Find more information about ANCAP safety ratings at www.ancap.com.au

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