What is the Subaru Forester?
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Subaru Forester is a compact SUV under the Subaru brand. Compared to the rugged and bold front ends of other SUVs, the Forester's wide and flat front end resembles that of a luxury sedan. Its trapezoidal front grille design is conventional yet tasteful, and the square-shaped headlights paired with two deep panel lines on the hood create a very appealing look. The Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.0L horizontally opposed four-cylinder DOHC engine. With the assistance of a turbocharger, it delivers a maximum power of 133kW and a peak torque of 245Nm. Combined with its lightweight body of 1430kg, the Forester offers exceptionally strong power output.
Last time I went camping in my friend's Subaru Forester, I was completely sold. This car looks like an ordinary SUV, but the horizontally opposed engine layout makes the body exceptionally stable. Driving on mountain roads, you can clearly feel the center of gravity is lower than other cars. The full-time all-wheel drive is a real game-changer—it glided effortlessly through muddy terrain after rain, even earning thumbs-up from my friend who drives an off-roader. The rear seats can be folded completely flat, and we managed to fit two camping tents plus three sets of gear. It's not as fuel-thirsty as I imagined in the city, and the active safety system is quite responsive—once it even helped me brake to a stop when the car ahead suddenly slammed on its brakes. To me, this car is a quiet achiever, handling any road condition with ease.
