Highlights of the New Subaru Forester in Naperville

Overview

The new Forester compact SUV is the perfect convergence of Subaru's practical nature and adventurous image. Similar in size to the Outback, it offers extra ground clearance to allow you to get your kayak a bit closer to the shoreline. With excellent cargo space, continuously variable automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive, the new Forester will not disappoint Subaru loyalists - or anyone looking for a stylish, exceptionally designed vehicle that's easy to love.

Forester's Newest Features

If you're looking for the best Subaru features, you'll find them here. The standard adaptive cruise control system has gained a lane-centering feature, an LED lamp illuminates the license plate on all models, the tire-pressure monitor displays the pressure in each tire, and if the rear doors were opened prior to the start of your trip, a rear-seat reminder alert will remind you to check the back seat when you exit the vehicle.

The Forester's All-Weather package - heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, and a windshield wiper de-icer - is now standard on the Premium model; and the touring model now has LED cargo-area dome lights. Although the Touring and Limited trims offer high-end extras, the Premium model provides an excellent mix of features you might not expect at its price point.

Premium Model Features

Exterior upgrades to the Premium model include a rear spoiler, 17-inch wheels, and body-color side view mirrors. The interior features luxury amenities including a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, panoramic sunroof, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, six-speaker sound system, and reclining rear seatbacks.

Power and Performance

All new Subaru Forester models in Naperville are powered by the reliable 2.5-liter flat-four-cylinder, 182 horsepower engine, capable of towing 1500 pounds. The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) routes the engine's power to Subaru's trademark all-wheel-drive system, providing a refined ride and superbly accurate steering. Strong brakes provide excellent stopping power in an emergency. The Subaru Forester is also a great compact crossover for drivers seeking fuel efficiency, achieving 32 mpg on the highway.

Interior - Comfort and Cargo

The Subaru Forester interior is sleek and stylish with a superior driving position and excellent outward visibility. The Touring model features beautifully finished leather seating, dash, and door panels - with textured, chromed, and matte-metallic trims pulling it all together. The back seat has plenty of room and provides comfortable seating (even for adults) on road trips.

When it comes to bringing along luggage, sporting equipment, or just about anything else, the new Subaru Forester in Naperville has room for 11 suitcases behind the back seat and an incredible 23 with the back seats folded.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The touchscreen infotainment system utilizing Subaru's latest Starlink interface, comes standard on all Forester models. The Base, Sport, and Premium models come standard with a 6.5-inch display; however, the larger 8.0-inch version is available as an option on the Sport and comes standard on the Limited and Touring trims. Two USB ports are provided for front-seat passengers, with two more offered as an option - placed on the back of the center console, making them convenient to rear-seat passengers.

The Limited and Touring models are available with navigation, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability are both standard on all models - and can provide turn-by-turn directions using your own device. Onboard Wi-Fi provides connectivity via 4G LTE data and is standard on all by the base model Forester.

Safety and Driver-Assistance

The new Subaru Forester in Naperville has earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as receiving a "Top Safety Pick +" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2020. All models come standard with Subaru's EyeSight® suite of camera-based driver-assistance features. This technology is the culmination of everything Subaru engineers have learned and know about safety. EyeSight optimizes cruise control, monitors traffic movement, and warns you if you sway outside your lane.

Key features include automated pre-collision emergency braking and lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist. The adaptive cruise control with lane centering can make driving more enjoyable, as it helps with steering, braking, and throttle control - both on road trips and in daily traffic. Eyesight has been found to reduce the rate of rear-end crashes with injuries by up to 85%. *

Why A Subaru?

When you are looking for a vehicle, you not only want comfort, style, and the latest technology, you want to know that the company that makes the vehicle cares about your safety and the safety of your family. When you purchase a new Subaru Forester in Naperville, you're not only buying a car that is consistently rated as a top safety pick, you're purchasing a car from a company with a lifetime commitment to protecting those you love. Don't be satisfied with safe - make sure it's Subaru safe. Check out the new Subaru Forester at Hawk Subaru today!

*Based on IIHS reporting data as of January 2017 from MY2013-2015 Subaru models equipped with EyeSight through 2014. Claim is for demonstration purposes only.