Forester 2.0 Diesel
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.
Among the Forester 2.0D highlights:
- Incredible fuel economy and range
- Six-speed manual
- Highest five-star ANCAP safety rating across the range
- Sophisticated Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for added driving pleasure and safety
- DataDot security – in line with the entire Subaru range
- First service at 12,500 kilometres/six months
- Self-levelling rear suspension
The new generation Forester 2.0D line-up comprises:
- Forester 2.0D – with six-speed manual transmission
- Forester 2.0D Premium – includes leather trim, electric sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, power driver’s seat, premium audio and HID headlights.
Engine
The common rail four-cylinder turbocharged Boxer 2.0D produces 108 Kilowatts of power at 3600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque between 1800-2400 rpm. Even at just 1600 rpm, the engine delivers 340 Nm of torque for incredible low-down pulling power.
The double overhead camshaft engine features a closed loop Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), the most efficient catalyst method of reducing soot particles from the exhaust.
All new generation horizontally opposed Boxer engines offer improved fuel consumption in the combined cycle.
Fuel Consumption:
Engine |
Combined (l/100 km)/CO2 (g/km) |
Urban |
Extra urban |
Forester 2.0D turbocharged manual |
6.4/168 |
7.5/198 |
5.7/151 |
Six-speed manual transmission
The lightweight and efficient six-speed manual is mated to the 2.0 litre turbocharged DOHC engine on Forester 2.0D. It aids optimum fuel efficiency, improved drivability and a quieter ride at higher speeds, due to wider ratio coverage.
The compact design retains the same length as the five-speed automatic transmission, while the use of a shift cable greatly improves feel and noise levels, while friction loss is reduced by optimising lubrication paths, leading to improved fuel efficiency.
Shift feel and noise levels are improved when selecting reverse due to gear structure changes, adopting constant-mesh synchromesh.
Safety
All Foresters have a maximum five-star crashworthiness rating for occupant safety from the independent Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and feature standard dual front, side and curtain airbags and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC).
Forester also achieves a three-star pedestrian safety rating.
It maintains the rear vision standard of all generations of the vehicle, meaning a one metre tall object positioned one metre away from the rear bumper can be seen by the driver when reversing.
Forester uses the latest generation of Subaru’s ring shaped reinforcement system that cocoons the passenger cabin with a series of steel rings. This adds strength and absorbs energy in the event of a collision, reducing the risk of occupant injury.
Its frame structure negates the need for a subframe, better absorbing energy in collisions.
High tensile materials are used around the cabin for added strength, yet better pedestrian protection during a front end collision.
The layout of the rear frame is set to the height of standard car bumpers, transmitting energy effectively to the frame during a rear end collision. The frame is designed to compress gradually, which is important in cars with a short overhang.
Forester’s steel bonnet frame pattern optimises pedestrian protection and energy absorption.
The front bulkhead also features an energy absorbing design while the rear of the bonnet can easily compress to reduce injury.
Safety pedals reduce injury to the driver’s lower legs in a heavy frontal collision. They are designed to retract and move down.
Foresters have active head restraints, which help reduce neck injury in collisions.
The two-pot brakes are optimised to improve stopping distance. All brakes feature ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist – all linked to the VDC system.
All Forester 2.0Ds have Hill Start Assist, which prevents the car rolling backwards on a hill while first gear is engaged and the clutch depressed, or forwards when reverse is engaged and the clutch depressed.
As with all Subarus, the flat horizontally opposed Boxer engines are designed to go under, rather than into, the cabin in the event of a heavy frontal collision, again minimizing occupant injury.
Bonnet shape and pillars are designed to reduce blind spots and enhance driver visibility.
Security
Every Forester is equipped with the latest advanced engine immobilisers and DataDot theft protection. All Foresters have remote tailgate unlocking too.
Entertainment
Forester 2.0D has a high quality sound system featuring four speakers with AM/FM/CD tuner and MP3/WMA/iPod compatibility.
Forester 2.0D Premium features a six-speaker six-stack in-dash AM/FM/CD tuner with subwoofer, that adds tweeter speakers installed in each door gusset. It also includes MP3/WMA compatibility, plus SRS circle surround audio.
An auxiliary terminal is installed in the centre console.
Steering wheel audio controls are standard on all Foresters.
Forester 2.0D highlights
- Incredible fuel economy and range
- Six-speed manual
- Highest five-star ANCAP safety rating across the range
- Sophisticated Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for added driving pleasure and safety
- DataDot security – in line with the entire Subaru range
- First service at 12,500 kilometres/six months
- Self-levelling rear suspension
New Car Free Extras
5 Year Unlimited Kilometre Warranty
Jarvis agrees, for a period of five years, that in the event of any failure of components listed under parts covered, it will repair or replace such components.
5 Year RAA Road Service
Whether you run out of petrol at Noosa or lock your keys in the car at Gawler, you wont be left stranded with our Free 24/7 RAA Road Service. Valid for five years.
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