2014 Subaru Forester- 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the Year- Mind Over Eye Production
Subaru Forester 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the year- a Mind Over Eye production.
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00:07 What makes Subaru Forester Motor Trends Sport Utility of the Year?
00:11 To be the best, you have to meet some pretty tough criteria.
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00:16 Motor Trend editors rigorously test the year's top SUVs, and
00:20 the winner needs to excel in each of the six key areas.
00:24 Advancement in design, engineering excellence,
00:28 efficiency, safety and value, and performance of intended function.
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00:35 Subaru knows what's important in life.
00:38 It's not about how flashy your car is, but
00:40 how it helps you do the things you care about the most.
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00:45 This year's Forester is a step up from the previous model.
00:49 With large windows, high seating, and a low hood, the new Forester gives you
00:54 easy visibility and a commanding 360 view of the road.
00:59 And of course, interior comforts are important too.
01:03 Available features like a 10-way power driver's seat,
01:06 a wide opening panoramic power moonroof, and
01:09 a fully featured infotainment system provide all the options a driver needs.
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01:16 Luckily, the available power liftgate doesn't cut into your cargo area.
01:20 When the seats fold flat,
01:22 the Forester offers a combined 68.5 cubic feet of storage space.
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01:31 Of course, we can't forget about excellence in engineering when selecting
01:36 SUV of the year.
01:37 The Forester has Subaru's classic boxer engine,
01:41 which gives it a low center of gravity for quick reflexes and great handling.
01:45 The symmetrical all-wheel drive system keeps all four wheels planted and
01:50 in control on no matter what terrain.
01:53 And hey, the 250 horsepower of the 2.0 XT is nothing to sniff at.
01:59 And with 8.7 inches of ground clearance,
02:01 it would take a lot to stop this new Forester.
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02:06 The Forester's available Lineartronic CVT transmission gets more performance
02:11 out of less fuel.
02:12 Yet it's fun.
02:14 In the 2.0 XT's Sport Sharp mode, it serves up to eight paddle shiftable ratios,
02:19 providing the responsiveness of a sports car transmission.
02:22 In addition, all non-turbo Foresters are partial zero emissions vehicles
02:28 with excellent fuel economy.
02:30 Pretty great when you don't know where your next destination is going to be.
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02:37 Safety drives the Forester's design, keeping everyone protected.
02:41 It was a top safety pick plus from IIHS for its impressive crash test performance
02:48 and available EyeSight Driver Assist System,
02:51 an award-winning collision avoidance system.
02:52 The best thing about the Subaru Forester might be its value.
02:57 All of this quality comes at a great price compared to what the competition
03:00 is offering.
03:01 The Forester doesn't pretend to be a luxury vehicle.
03:05 Why would it want to do that when it's a car designed for people to use and love?
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03:19 Motor Trend tested the Forester both on the road and off.
03:29 And what they found was a vehicle with great balance, excellent suspension,
03:33 as well as a symmetrical all-wheel drive system that provides traction going up
03:37 steep inclines or downhill.
03:39 And for all its efficiencies, the Forester is still fun to drive.
03:44 This SUV hits the sweet spot between sport and
03:48 utility while staying practical and reliable.
03:51 In slippery, steep, or bumpy conditions, the Forester's available X-Mode
03:55 optimizes traction at the touch of a button, providing control and confidence.
04:00 Ask anyone, and they'll tell you it's as much fun to drive on-road as it is off-road.
04:04 Athletic, but with very livable ride quality.
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04:10 When you come down to it,
04:12 the Subaru Forester is more than Motor Trend's SUV of the year.
04:16 With 94% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 12 years still on the road,
04:21 the Subaru Forester is clearly a car that is fun to drive,
04:25 has great fuel economy, and unlocks your life.
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