Hoovey689

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2014 Subaru Forester caught loafing outside factory

Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...photo-5361944/

Last month, we got our first sneak peak of what the 2014 Subaru Forester will look like courtesy of some scanned brochure images, and now we're finally seeing some images of the new crossover out in the open thanks to these spy shots of the new Forester in Japan. These are likely early production build vehicles, and they give us a good look at the newest Subaru from multiple angles, including our first glimpse of a sportier model.

The new Subaru Forester is an even bigger departure from the boxy, station wagon-like design that was only abandoned in the model's most recent generation. These pics show off attractive lines and proportions that better fit in with the compact CUV segment it helped create. In the spied images, the front of the 2014 Forester incorporates Subaru's new corporate grille with a stylish (if predictable) new face that is somewhat reminiscent of the first-gen Acura RDX, while the rear styling is instantly recognizable with other Subaru models, especially the Impreza hatch and its lifted brother, the XV Crosstrek.

A couple of the pictures also show what appear to be a sportier model with an aggressive front fascia and new wheels with a machined and painted finish. There is also the outside chance that this could be a new turbocharged Forester XT, but that would likely mean the top-mounted intercooler has been moved to a more conventional location behind the grille.

Subaru has not yet indicated when and where the 2014 Forester will make its debut, but these images suggest the new CUV is very close to hitting the road.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/15/2...tside-factory/

bitkahuna

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wow, maybe they might consider new designers... that is as boring AND ugly as i could imagine.

Hoovey689

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yeah doesn't seem very innovative let alone imaginative. Subaru seems to be stuck in the same rut Honda has these past few years. The "rally" has really worn off

IceIridium

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Really would like a Subie wagon as a great winter go-anywhere car but aside from the WRX's dem bi+ches be damn fuglay....

spwolf

well, difference being that Subaru cant produce enough cars anymore, all of their factories are on overtime and they are at record sales pace.

I think their latest models are "million" times better looking than before.

Joeb427

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Never liked the Forester design but do like the Outback.I wanted to get an Outback over the CR-V but the wife preferred the CR-V.

mmarshall

Boring or not (and I agree they are generally not excitement-machines, even with the turbo), Foresters seem to go out the door faster than free beer at Clancy's. The public snatches them up just like they do Outbacks.

In the JDM, BTW, they did a Forester STI, but never brought it over here.

spwolf

Old Forester only looked good if you did few things to it... stock looked like utility vehicle, ugly and clumsy... this looks a lot more like Toyota product... maybe not the prettiest girl in the town, but when you get to know her, you will marry her!

Blackraven

Regardless of design being on the up.....or way down low, the Subaru Forester still sells.

No non-sense all-wheel-drive SUV for those who want it.

Hoovey689

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2014 Subaru Forester revealed ahead of LA debut

Subaru has released two pictures and some preliminary details of the all-new 2014 Forester that will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

The new Forester arrives with either a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine that produces 170 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque or a 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will make 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

The exterior adds some more refinement and the turbo model loses its iconic hood scoop – something some of us are glad to see go. Instead, the turbocharged Forester receives a unique front fascia, seen here in the image above. Subaru says that the Forester's fuel economy will improve, but final numbers have not been released. The Forester will debut a new six-speed manual transmission and a Lineartronic continuously variable transmission. (The CVT includes either six- or eight-speed manual modes so you can swap through the 'gears'.)

The fourth-generation Forester also features a new suspension and 8.7-inches of ground clearance for any tough off-road obstacles.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/31/2...d-of-la-debut/

spwolf

i think it looks a lot better than before, even the turbo with those air slits (look functional).

GS3Tek

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Looks X3'ish with the headlights like that.