2009 Subaru Forester - Page 3

monster · 11-30-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

The current Forester sans STI treatment is an inconguous mess: strange protuberant and rounded nose at odds with utilitarian squared off looks of the rear. If it wasn't such a cracker to drive, my wife and I would be embarrassed to be seen in it.

I don't dislike the current Forester, they do look slightly menacing in metallic black, with dark tinted windows.

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Originally Posted by martinbo

Outlander looks terrific and, unfortunately, Subaru have gone a very similar route. How much creative license is there really available in this segment? Either your design looks like a RAV-4 or it looks like a Freelander. There's not much in between in terms of styling individuality... Controversial and much more expensive X3 notwithstanding.

I think Subaru could further refine the styling of the current Forester instead of starting with a brand new design. You can clearly see the relationship between the 1st and 2nd generation of Foresters, however with this 3rd generation, Subaru has done something completely different and the car ended up looking very similar to the Outlander. The current Forester has an unique proportion, and I think it has the potential to be a great looking car if the Subaru designers are more creative.

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Originally Posted by martinbo

Talking of the octagon grill on your Liberty - I can wholeheartedly agree with you. There was such a great opportunity to solidify the brand identity accross the range and instead it got sidelined by a designer with a rather disturbing aftertaste of Alfa Romeo on his mind..

The recently face-lifted Tribeca has gone back to the octagon front grill, so I thought Subaru designers have finally realised their mistake, but looking at this new Forester, it seems like the designers are still completely confused. Guess who is using the octagon grill design now
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I think the main attraction for current Forester buyers is that the car isn't as bulky and tall as its SUV competitors. In terms of height and size, it is half way between the Outback and the Tribeca, and that is what many people like. Now this new generation has shifted the Forester towards the Tribeca, and I am not sure if the current owers will like it.

Tycoon · 12-04-2007, 03:48 AM

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monster · 12-09-2007, 04:25 AM

So the Forester has the exact same dashboard design as the Impreza, and the car looks like crap. The old one isn't pretty, but it has some character, this new one is just bland and ugly.

Choleric · 12-10-2007, 02:55 AM

In Japan, the new Forester will be initially available with two units, a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 148 HP and 141 lb-ft of torque and a turbocharged version delivering 230 horsepower and 235.1 lb-ft. Expect the US market Forester to get the 2008 Impreza’s 2.5-liter boxer engines

Tycoon · 12-10-2007, 08:07 AM

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DeDe · 12-10-2007, 03:10 PM

Ugly

Front look's the same as one of the american SUVs...dunno which one

bmer · 12-17-2007, 08:57 AM

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In about a week’s time, Subaru will release details and (official) images on the all-new 2009 Forester, but thanks to a series of leaks, there’s nothing left for our imagination. This new set of pictures that were apparently taken from a Subaru dealership in Japan, are the best that we've seen so far. And even if we’ve already seen several images of the exterior, this is actually the first time that we get real life shots of the interior which looks identical to the one found in the new Impreza.

rev · 12-24-2007, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Choleric

I must say, from this angle the shape of the car reminds me a little bit of the Mitsubishi Outlander. Also, the front part looks dull. I guess the designers over at Subaru suffer from a complete lack of imagination lately. IMO, the best looking Forester so far is the 2003 model.

Yannis · 12-25-2007, 04:51 PM

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monster · 12-26-2007, 12:48 PM

Thats it, I am going to design my own Forester and show it to those designers how it should have been done.

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monster Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 808 Thanked 928 Times in 486 Posts	Re: 2009 Subaru Forester Sketch So the Forester has the exact same dashboard design as the Impreza, and the car looks like crap. The old one isn't pretty, but it has some character, this new one is just bland and ugly.

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Choleric Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aksarben Posts: 3,201 Thanks: 613 Thanked 1,131 Times in 613 Posts	Re: 2009 Subaru Forester Sketch In Japan, the new Forester will be initially available with two units, a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 148 HP and 141 lb-ft of torque and a turbocharged version delivering 230 horsepower and 235.1 lb-ft. Expect the US market Forester to get the 2008 Impreza’s 2.5-liter boxer engines

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monster Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 808 Thanked 928 Times in 486 Posts	Re: 2009 Subaru Forester Sketch Thats it, I am going to design my own Forester and show it to those designers how it should have been done.

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