#2016 SUBARU IMPREZA VALUE DRIVERS#
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And its combination of standard all-wheel drive and almost 9 inches of ground clearance makes bad weather or off-road excursions feel just as secure as conventional travel on pavement.

#2016 SUBARU IMPREZA VALUE DRIVERS#

The turbo 2.0XT can only be obtained with the CVT, though drivers can use the SI-Drive system to reprogram the transmission and throttle settings to make the car behave as though it has a 6- or 8-speed automatic, with paddle shifters to produce quick, if simulated, 'gear changes.вЂќД«ehind the wheel, the Forester falls on the sportier end of the handling scale-far sportier than the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, or Toyota RAV4.

#2016 SUBARU IMPREZA VALUE MANUAL#

With the base models, some drivers will prefer the standard 6-speed manual gearbox over the optional continuously variable transmission (CVT)-and Subaru is one of the few makers continuing to offer a manual in its compact crossover. The base engine is a 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter flat-4, while the more powerful 2.0XT models have a 2.0-liter turbocharged version producing a substantial 250 hp. Taller drivers may find the front lower seat cushions a little short, but rear passengers have plenty of legroom and the rear seat back folds close to fully flat with a simple one-touch mechanism.ДЇoresters are offered with two engine choices. Laudably, Subaru has improved the noise suppression, with more insulation behind both the door panels and the instrument panel. Materials-everything from upholsteries to door trim-are better than in previous Forester generations, though we still find SubaruвЂ™s soft-touch surfaces slightly sticky to the touch. Inside, the controls are simple, logical, and easy to use itвЂ™s a car you can drive for the first time without having to study an ownerвЂ™s manual. In general, though, weвЂ™re big fans of SubaruвЂ™s latest, more restrained design language than we were of its cartoonish or just plain odd efforts in past years. The front end manages to be taller without seeming aggressive, though the XT has a few too many different vents, lights, grilles, and accents. ItвЂ™s slightly taller, a little longer between the wheels, and offers superb outward visibility-in an era where too many automakers use roof-crush standards as an excuse for abysmal rearward visibility. The 2014 redesign was hardly a radical rethink: Subaru simply improved almost all of the ForesterвЂ™s qualities in ways that real-life users value. Its consistently top scores on safety tests are better-known this year itвЂ™s again an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Among compact all-wheel-drive vehicles, itвЂ™s relatively fuel-efficient, but it offers remarkable interior volume-both for people and their cargo. Smart shoppers will notice that it excels in subtle ways that many may overlook. The ForesterвЂ™s simple, handsome shape manages to be modern without excess flash. ItвЂ™s the Japanese brandвЂ™s best-selling vehicle line-not to mention the winner of our Best Car To Buy 2014 award. ItвЂ™s got the capabilities of a crossover, the ride and handling of a car, and the all-weather security and off-road capability that SubaruвЂ™s known for. The 2016 Subaru Forester is a compact utility vehicle with wagon-like practicality and standard all-wheel drive. We view the Subaru Forester as one of the best all-round cars in its segment-and we confirmed that judgment when we spent a few months with a turbocharged Forester 2.0XTВ across a variety of terrains and driving cycles. Now in its third year removed from a complete redesign, SubaruвЂ™s compact crossover has only a few changes-among them a few new safety, security, and infotainment features.

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