Just The Facts MOM... 2014 Subaru Forester

 The wonderful people over at Subaru USA gave me the opportunity to drive their 2014 Subaru Forester for a week and them let them know what I thought about their SUV.

So here are the facts about the 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5L Limited:



Standard Safety Equipment:

* All Wheel Drive
* Vehicle Dynamic Control
* 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Anti Lock Braking System

* Electronic Brake Force Distribution
* Brake Override System
* Drivers Side Knee Air Bag
* Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
* Side Curtain Airbags
* Side Curtain Rollover Sensor
* Front Seat (pelvis/torso) Airbags
* Anti Theft Alarm & Immobilizer System
* Daytime Running Lights
* Whiplash Protection front seats
* Safety Pedal System.

Performance and Exterior:

* 2.5L Horizontally Opposed DOHC Engine
* 17 inch Aluminum Ally Wheels
* Lineartronic CVT with X mode
* Privacy Glass & Panoramic Power Moon Roof

Comfort and Convenience Interior:

* Automatic Climate Control with Filtration
* Am/Fm/ Stereo HD radio with CD player


* USB port with iPod connectivity
* Steering Wheel Bluetooth & Audio Switches
* Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Connectivity
* Bluetooth Audio Streaming Connectivity
* Power Windows with Drivers Auto Up/down
* 10-way Power Drivers Seat with Lumbar Support
* 60/40 Split Fold Rear Seat Back
* Power Rear Gate with Height Memory
* Leather trimmed Upolstery
* Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
* All Weather Package w/ Heated Front Seats
* 12v Outlet  in Dash/ Console and Cargo Area
* Limited Warrenty/Roadside Assistance
 3 years/ 36,000miles  basic
5 years/ 60,000 miles Powertrain
5 years unlimited miles rust perforation
3 years/ 36,000 24/7 roadside assistance


Now all of this comes at a price point of only $27,995 Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price.
Pretty sweet deal. I got the Option package 10 on my vehicle which includes
* Navigation system
GPS Navagation w 6.1 inch LCD Touch screen, AHa Smart Phone integration, HD Radio, Sirius XM Satellite radio and Sirius XM NAv Traffic (subscription required) and a full tank of gas.

This vehicle is rated as having 24 miles to the gallon City and 32 miles per gallon Highway. Which is pretty good for an SUV.

Come Back next week and I will share my mom thoughts on this vehicle..what I LOVED what I liked and what I didn't like.


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