Subaru Forester 2014 Factory Service Repair Pdf Manual The 2014 Subaru Forester is roughly the same size as the outgoing model on the outside (it’s a little taller, with a wheelbase that’s only an inch longer), but it inherits some of the themes and design details seen in last year’s redesign of the Impreza lineup– including the crisp new grille design and smoothly sculpted side sheetmetal that flows into taillamps that are ‘pinched’– for appearance, and for aerodynamics. Behind the driver’s wheel, the new Forester is no revelation, but it still feels a little more athletic than most models in this class, while making major gains in gas mileage. Subaru Forester 2014 Factory Service Repair Pdf Manual
Yes, we know it’s a crossover, not technically a car, but the Forester does such a convincing job of behaving like a car, we’re letting the technicalities slide. It’s the perfect tool for weekend warriors; a capable all-weather commuter; a family wagon par excellence; and a vehicle so well-endowed with crash-test goodness, it was called out specifically by the folks who crash-test cars for a living.
To keep in pace with families yet in touch with the rugged side, and keep the balance right on what’s already a very successful vehicle (about a quarter of the brand’s U.S. sales), Subaru has taken an “evolution, not revolution” approach with the completely redesigned 2014 Forester. Priorities included better fuel economy, improved drivability and usability, and to retain (and improve) the Forester’s rugged all-wheel-drive advantage.
Subaru Forester 2014 Factory Service Repair Pdf Manual
Appearance-wise with this fourth-generation Forester, Subaru looks to have kept the modus operandi, but especially finessed the design. The 2013 2014 Subaru Forester is roughly the same size as the outgoing model on the outside (it’s a little taller, with a wheelbase that’s only an inch longer), but it inherits some of the themes and design details seen in last year’s redesign of the Impreza lineup– including the crisp new grille design and smoothly sculpted side sheetmetal that flows into taillamps that are ‘pinched’– for appearance, and for aerodynamics. A somewhat taller hoodline and a more chiseled look in front give it more of an SUV look, although Turbo models get a more aggressive, technical-looking lower airdam (and the hood scoop is gone).
Behind the driver’s wheel, the new Forester is no revelation, but it still feels a little more athletic than most models in this class, while making major gains in gas mileage. The base powerplant– included in all 2.5 i models– remains the same 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter horizontally opposed ‘flat’ four-cylinder engine that was first introduced on the Forester last year, but a new 2.0-liter flat four in 2.0 XT models has direct injection and turbocharging and produces a stout 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet at 2,000 rpm (on premium gas). A stiffer body structure and a completely reengineered suspension otherwise put the Forester close to the head of the class with respect to ride and handling.
Subaru Forester 2014 Factory Service Repair Pdf Manual
The base powerplant- included in all 2.5 i models– remains the same 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter horizontally opposed ‘flat’ four-cylinder engine that was first introduced on the Forester last year, but a new 2.0-liter flat four in 2.0 XT models has direct injection and turbocharging and produces a stout 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet at 2,000 rpm (on premium gas).
Subaru Forester 2014 Factory Service Repair Pdf Manual