The Subaru Forester is an underrated gem that appeals to true car enthusiasts. Its unassuming design may not catch the eyes of flashy car lovers, but its exceptional performance will leave them pleasantly surprised.
Family-friendly spaciousness
As a crossover model, the Subaru Forester may appear smaller on paper compared to its competitors like the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, or Honda CR-V. However, in reality, it offers a convincing and spacious experience.
Four adults, even those over 1.8 meters tall, can find supreme comfort during a 350 km trip from Hanoi to Mount Phoenix – Uong Bi, Quang Ninh. The Forester’s high roof, combined with its low-mounted boxer engine, creates ample headroom and a panoramic view that makes occupants feel free and relaxed.
After hours of driving on highways, national roads, and even light off-road terrains, passengers disembark feeling refreshed and energetic to explore landmarks and enjoy beautiful natural sceneries. This unique experience cannot be replicated by the Tucson, Sportage, CX-5, or CR-V, despite their seemingly larger dimensions.
This is an important aspect to consider when choosing a family car. No one wants to arrive at their destination after a long journey feeling exhausted and unwilling to enjoy the vacation.
Outstanding performance that brings joy to all drivers
One of the key highlights of all Subaru cars, including the Forester, is their boxer engine with horizontally opposed cylinders. This unique design offers two advantages: a low center of gravity and smoothness, creating a driving experience that has become rare in the automotive world.
Among the countless car brands in the world, only two still utilize boxer engines: Porsche and Subaru. In fact, the smoothness of this engine is not entirely vibration-free, but passengers can sit inside a Subaru Forester and drive for hours without feeling nauseous or dizzy. This is the quiet smoothness that the Forester delivers.
The Forester’s unique boxer engine is accompanied by symmetrical all-wheel drive (SAWD), which consistently transfers power to all four wheels to ensure control. Unlike other models that only engage their rear wheels when traction is lost, Subaru equips every Forester model (except the high-performance sports car BRZ) with this SAWD drivetrain system. This demonstrates Subaru’s commitment to user safety and puts customers first, rather than prioritizing business profits.
Subaru EyeSight 4.0 – an extra pair of eyes for drivers
In the upgraded 2023 version, the Subaru Forester is equipped with the advanced EyeSight 4.0 automatic driving assistance technology. This technology includes six main features: adaptive cruise control (ACC) with new Lane Centering function, automatic emergency braking with advance steering assist, pre-collision throttle control, lane departure warning, lane veer warning with lane keep assist, and front vehicle departure clarifying.
Thanks to dual front cameras with an increased angle of view compared to previous models (up to 63 degrees), combined with rear radar and sensors around the car, the 2023 Subaru Forester can effectively track the car in front, even on curved roads or when there are no lane markings.
This technology enhances passenger safety. However, in some instances, the EyeSight 4.0 system operates quite aggressively. For example, when the car in front slows down or changes direction, the Forester immediately accelerates aggressively to regain the original speed. This sudden acceleration may startle the driver and create safety hazards. Subaru should consider adjusting the software to provide a smoother experience and give drivers the option to adjust the level of automatic throttle intervention.
In conclusion, the 2023 Subaru Forester impresses with its spaciousness, flexible handling, comfortable experience, exhilarating driving sensation, and superior safety features. However, to attract more consumers, Subaru should focus on enhancing the design and adding more features. Instead of allowing customers to discover its hidden beauty and unique character, the Forester should captivate them from the first glance.
Anh Phan (Tuoitrethudo)
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