Test Drive the New Subaru Forester at Hassett Subaru in Wantagh

The new Subaru Forester is an admirable compact crossover with incredible road and off-road capabilities. From immense performance to a spacious interior with superior features, the new crossover has everything a driver in Wantagh would want. It also has advanced technology and safety features for more convenience and protection. Below is a quick recap of the new Subaru Forester.

Performance

Under the hood, every new Subaru Forester has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, creating 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. Subaru marries the engine to a continuously variable transmission to ensure smooth shifts. The powerhouse also works with a standard symmetrical all-wheel drive system engineered to maximize traction on all terrain in Seaford. This model returns a fuel efficiency rate of up to 35 mpg and more than 540 miles of driving range. The Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trims deliver 1,500 pounds of towing capacity. Those who need more towing power can equip the Wilderness trim with a Class II hitch receiver to get up to 3,500 pounds of towing power.

Interior

Seat up to five passengers in the cabin of the new Subaru Forester. While manually adjustable front seats and cloth upholstery are standard, heated and power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, and genuine leather upholstery are optional for increased comfort. Both rows enjoy ample head- and legroom and multiple storage areas like the center console and door pockets. Standard on the Premium, Sport, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims, the panoramic moonroof will brighten your interior and let in a breeze. The Forester has an admirable 28.9 cubic feet of cargo compartment, which you can increase to 74.2 cubic feet of space by folding the rear seats.

Exterior

The exterior of the new Subaru Forester features a bold and expansive grille bordered by shiny LED headlights to enhance visibility while adding a touch of elegance to the design. At the back, the crossover has distinct LED taillights. In addition, the SUV is fitted with roof tie-down points to provide enough room for carrying cargo. A spoiler is also standard to improve aerodynamics and aesthetics. Every Forester comes standard with 17-inch wheels, although there are optional 18-inch wheels with gloss-black trims. You will love the wide selection of exterior color options that let you personalize the vehicle.

Technology

A Subaru Starlink Multimedia system is standard for all Foresters. The system runs on a 6.5- or 8.0-inch touchscreen display. There are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the infotainment system to let you connect your smartphone for hands-free operation. You will appreciate using the built-in TomTom voice-activated navigation system to conduct various tasks like making calls and selecting songs. While there is a standard audio system, your playlist will sound better with the nine-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system. Subaru adds an onboard 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot across the lineup instead of the Base model.

Safety

There are many safety and driver-assistance technology features in the new Forester for Bellmore and Massapequa drivers. Standard EyeSight Driver Assistance Technology encompasses Automatic Emergency Steering to prevent collisions by providing steering and braking support. Automatic Pre-Collision Braking prevents or lessens the impact of frontal collisions by issuing warnings or applying the brakes. Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering lets you maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you. The Blind-Spot Detection system provides visual indicators if it notices a vehicle in your blind spots. Other safety features include:

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Reverse Automatic Braking
Rear Vision Camera