Subaru Forester wins SUV of the year award from Motor Trend
14 Oct 2013|10,155 views
The previous generation Forester picked up the award in 2009, and while the Subaru Outback was crowned the winner in 2010.
The Subaru Forester beat 21 other SUVs to claim the first place during Motor Trend's exhaustive testing process, with models graded according to six criteria - Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Intended Function, Efficiency, Safety and Value - where, naturally, the new Forester scored highly in all categories.
Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief, Ed Loh, commented, "Smart design, thoughtful engineering, and a compelling performance on-road and off were the keys to the Forester's win. Our editors were particularly impressed by the powerful yet efficient turbocharged engines, the intelligent and sporty CVT transmission, and the excellent visibility and interior package. Practical, affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive - the Forester truly ticked every box."
In the U.K, sales of the new model have been strong, since launch, with particularly high demand for the XT Turbo model which is bucking the market trend for diesel SUV sales. The XT is equipped with a 236bhp, 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, delivering smooth and strong pulling power both on and off-road.
The Forester's latest accolade makes Subaru the first and only brand to have won three, Sport/Utility of the Year awards, from Motor Trend - a renowned American publication that is read by over 1.1 million people monthly.
The previous generation Forester picked up the award in 2009, and while the Subaru Outback was crowned the winner in 2010.
The Subaru Forester beat 21 other SUVs to claim the first place during Motor Trend's exhaustive testing process, with models graded according to six criteria - Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Intended Function, Efficiency, Safety and Value - where, naturally, the new Forester scored highly in all categories.
Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief, Ed Loh, commented, "Smart design, thoughtful engineering, and a compelling performance on-road and off were the keys to the Forester's win. Our editors were particularly impressed by the powerful yet efficient turbocharged engines, the intelligent and sporty CVT transmission, and the excellent visibility and interior package. Practical, affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive - the Forester truly ticked every box."
In the U.K, sales of the new model have been strong, since launch, with particularly high demand for the XT Turbo model which is bucking the market trend for diesel SUV sales. The XT is equipped with a 236bhp, 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, delivering smooth and strong pulling power both on and off-road.
The previous generation Forester picked up the award in 2009, and while the Subaru Outback was crowned the winner in 2010.
The Subaru Forester beat 21 other SUVs to claim the first place during Motor Trend's exhaustive testing process, with models graded according to six criteria - Design Advancement, Engineering Excellence, Intended Function, Efficiency, Safety and Value - where, naturally, the new Forester scored highly in all categories.
Motor Trend Editor-in-Chief, Ed Loh, commented, "Smart design, thoughtful engineering, and a compelling performance on-road and off were the keys to the Forester's win. Our editors were particularly impressed by the powerful yet efficient turbocharged engines, the intelligent and sporty CVT transmission, and the excellent visibility and interior package. Practical, affordable, efficient and fun-to-drive - the Forester truly ticked every box."
In the U.K, sales of the new model have been strong, since launch, with particularly high demand for the XT Turbo model which is bucking the market trend for diesel SUV sales. The XT is equipped with a 236bhp, 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, delivering smooth and strong pulling power both on and off-road.
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