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New 2.5L turbo Forester XT range

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Anybody had a look at the new Subaru Forester XT range? Being a family man I could see me doing the daily duties & then hitting the coast for surf in one! (I don't mean actually surf IN the Forester - for the smart arses out there :))

2.5L turbo

155kw @ 5600

320nm @ 3600

0-100km/h 6.4sec 5sp 6.8 - auto

1/4 - 14.8 auto

A few minor tweaks & you've got a great all-rounder!

Wheels like it - http://www.subaru.com.au/news/?newsid=11858

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The first Forester series ('97 to '00 ?) in Japan included an STi version! 206kw?

TIMMMAYYY,

The first series Forester won, not only medium car class awards on it release, but outright 4WD awards too! Not bad for SFA ground clearance (it's not as bad as you'd think).

Peak power might be over 5,000 but with 4WD'ing it's all about torque not power. Peak torque @ 3600 isn't too bad.

To be totally honest I don't see too many Forester XT's being used for serious off roading.

Talking about 4WD's & torque/power, a military spec Land Rover 110 (not the pissy commercial Defender version) makes a lowly 66kw yet it makes 250 odd nm of torque @ a peak of 1950. And having just done a wk 4WD course I can vouch that these things will go just about anywhere!

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TIMMMAYYY,

I agree mate, turbo diesel is the go for serious off roading. Actually forget turbo diesel & go for a V8 (if fuel costs aren't an issue).

I see the Forester XT as a good daily commuter (it'd be a real ego killer to the unsuspecting ;)) & a family holiday machine. It's perfect if surfing is your thing :)

Believe it or not the humble Land Rover 110 (mil spec) was by faaar the best on our 4WD course!

We used 2 brand new turbo diesel Ford Couriers, 1 brand new Toyota Land Cruiser & 2 slightly used 110's. The course is a 1wk RAAF 4WD off road & recovery course. We use the El Amain (sp?) Army live fire range right next door to the Baxter Detention Centre in Pt Augusta. The Army use this area for Tanks & APCs so it's perfect for really putting a 4WD through its paces!!!

20's on a Forester would look interesting!

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