Is the Forester a 4WD vehicle?
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The Forester is a 4WD vehicle, a 5-door, 5-seat compact SUV under the Subaru brand. It is equipped with a 2.0T direct-injection 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 154 PS, a maximum torque of 196 Nm, and a maximum power of 113 kW. It is paired with a 10-speed continuously variable transmission. The Forester's body dimensions are: length 4640 mm, width 1815 mm, height 1730 mm, with a wheelbase of 2670 mm, a minimum ground clearance of 220 mm, and a curb weight of 1546 kg. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a double-wishbone independent suspension.
I drive a Forester, which comes standard with a full-time all-wheel-drive system. That time when I was driving back to my hometown in the snow, the road was icy and slippery. The two-wheel-drive cars traveling with me couldn't move, but my car held steady without any issues. On rainy days when taking curves, the grip is noticeably much stronger than my friend's RAV4—having all four wheels working together really makes a difference. This AWD system doesn't require manual switching; the computer distributes power based on road conditions in real time, making it especially user-friendly for beginners. However, the fuel consumption is slightly higher than that of two-wheel-drive cars, but considering it can safely take my kids to school on snowy and icy days, the extra fuel cost is worth it.
