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2006 Subaru Forester
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Subaru has made a good machine better with myriad refinements to the laudable Forester for 2006. Visually, the Forester sports a new front clip, with redesigned fascia, grille, headlamps, bumper, hood, and fenders. To the rear, the tail lamps and body-color trim provide a minor cosmetic update. The base 2.5 X model see body color replace textured gray on bumper, giving it a more polished appearance. Upper trim levels also gain larger, body-colored side mirrors. The interior received some detail upgrades, though the overall impression still feels dated compared to more recently designed small SUVs. The 2.5 X includes a modest roster of standards, with air conditioning, power windows/locks, mirrors, and AM/FM/weatherband/CD stereo. Upgrades for ’06 include new fabric, front center console, redesigned rear seat cushion, and rear fold-down armrest. Safety standards include side-impact air bags and four-wheel ABS, plus a security system that became standard for 2006. Northerners will want the Premium package, which adds heated seats, heated exterior mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer, and moon roof. Power is up on the base 2.5-liter boxer engine, climbing from 165 to 173 hp, with a broader torque curve. The uplevel turbocharged/intercooled engine benefits from a 20 hp increase to a WRX-worthy 230 hp. Combined with a five-speed manual, this turbo engine can propel the Forester 0-60 mph in under six seconds.
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