New subaru

[zippy]

Hi All

Anyone know what Subaru mean by symmetrical AWD on their new forester and outback? Is it like a landie set up or what??

And anyone have any knowledge of their boxer deisels and reliability etc??

Just interested in this as a motor for wifey.

I have tried looking at their website and there is nothing about the awd other than its brill which really is blowing their own trumpet.

REgards
Lee

[lacroupade]

This sort of explains it and I think I get it, but its pretty academic I think.

http://www.drive.subaru.com/Win09/Win09_ItsWhatMakes.htm

The engine is unusually Subarus own isn't it, recent and built from scratch so no way to test reliability - but if its up to the usual Scooby standard then its bombproof at a guess.:thumbs

I have my eye on the Forester as a good long term all-rounder for daily use and ploughing up and down to Wales...... reliable, sporty, 4WD and 44mpg.....got to be a contender I'd say.:)

Not sure if it still has a low-range box though....

[Deleted account DD]

I like subarus :thumb2 was pleased to see a diesel introduced but on a road test (may have been top gear I'm not sure) it got a slating. Noisy and slow I seem to recall :(

Couple of neighbours have an older forester and a bloke few doors down swapped his ancient astra for a 59 plate one in black, looks pretty cool.

[tezzer]

what Subaru mean by symmetrical AWD is that the torque is distributed as required, which give better handling, braking etc, and is ultra reliable, i dont think you will go wrong with a subaru. i dont know the full details about their awd but it must be online somewhere, forums etc. :thumb2

[lacroupade]

what Subaru mean by symmetrical AWD is that the torque is distributed as required, which give better handling, braking etc, and is ultra reliable, i dont think you will go wrong with a subaru. i dont know the full details about their awd but it must be online somewhere, forums etc. :thumb2

Hey EssexBoy, why for you no reada my link eh?:eek:

[zippy]

ah so its a rear lsd and centre diff? I take it the electronics control when to engage the centter diff??

[lacroupade]

ah so its a rear lsd and centre diff? I take it the electronics control when to engage the centter diff??

Think so. I've got a Honda HRV VTEC with similar setup, must say its a stonking little motor that sticks to the road like glue. No problems even in all that recent snow.

[tezzer]

Hey EssexBoy, why for you no reada my link eh?:eek:

well, when i read zippy's post there was no other answers posted, and when i submitted my reply old chap, there you were. :thumbs:naughty

[lacroupade]

well, when i read zippy's post there was no other answers posted, and when i submitted my reply old chap, there you were. :thumbs:naughty

like a bad smell... LMAO!:thumb2

[tezzer]

like a bad smell... LMAO!:thumb2

aahh thats it, i thought it was one of the cats, :lol

[Adz]

I was well into me Scoobs :sly :naughty :D :thumbs
BUT :rolleyes:
From 2007 they have gone down hill BIG TIME :(
My advice would be to go on the forums i.e.
www.scoobycity.co.uk (http://www.scoobycity.co.uk)
www.sidc.com (http://www.sidc.com)
The engines aren't the best in diesel economics :nenau

Go old skool, no problems

Go new skool...disapointment...

[lacroupade]

whats the issue with the engine Adz? Most of the reviews I've read since have said thats the best bit, package wise, the rest of the car is just a pants not-very-well spec'd SUV..

I reckon the Honda CRV is the better buy these days.....

[Adz]

whats the issue with the engine Adz? Most of the reviews I've read since have said thats the best bit, package wise, the rest of the car is just a pants not-very-well spec'd SUV..

I reckon the Honda CRV is the better buy these days.....


The engines ok but well behind where it & Subaru should be :(

As youve said,the CRV & X-Trail are better in my opinion :thumbs

[lacroupade]

I'd sort of agree but its the only diesel boxer engine so ought to give better handling with great economy, but they seem to have dropped a bollock on the first one by all accounts! LOL

[Deleted account DD]

They'll pull it back, every dog has its day :D

Shame the Impreza looks like an astra thats been hit hard with the ugly stick across its arse

http://www.imotormag.co.uk/news/313033/subaru_impreza_gets_boxer_diesel_power.html


The lights on the back are several years behind lexus and make it look like its got a lop sided blood shot squint...............

[Deleted account DD]

In fact our local dealers like the new subarus so much theyve made a film about them !!!!!!!! :lol:lol:lol

http://www.sgpetch.tv/pages/detail/video=X6ab8J25v5

Yes we do talk like that up here though I dont know why the woman has such a dodgy aussie accent when theyre based in Richmond :nenau:doh