Forester 2.5 XT Limited shown in Urban Gray Metallic.
HEAVY-DUTY RAISED SUSPENSION
Unlike most SUVs, the Forester
provides nimble and agile handling thanks to its car-bred, SUV-optimized
4-wheel independent suspension. While making quick work out of
irregularities in the road, it provides swift response to steering input.
Yet its ground clearance of 8.1 inches (7.9 in. for 2.5 XT Limited) is
comparable to many truck-based SUVs.
SELF-LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION
Exclusive to the Forester 2.5 X
L.L.Bean
®
Edition, this system features self-adjusting rear struts
that react to load weight to maintain optimum vehicle ride height.
The result is consistent ground clearance and enhanced balance
overall, even when you’ve fi lled its considerable space with gear.
Or taken advantage of its 2,400-lb towing capacity.
HANDLING
Safety hasn’t traditionally been synonymous with fun to drive. But the Forester
proves that you can have the best of both. Every drivetrain component and every chassis
part has been engineered to optimally blend control, performance and comfort. From the
precise rack-and-pinion steering with its quick response to the 4-wheel disc brakes
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and
fully independent suspension, it’s all geared toward providing driving pleasure with no
compromise on the confidence-inspiring security that defines the Forester.
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Not available on base Forester 2.5 X.
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