At the beginning of the forest man's birth, this kind of vehicle with many vehicle characteristics did not exist at all. At that time, Subaru proposed to make a small trunk and a fashionable and beautiful model. However, due to the Japanese market at that time, this proposal was not smooth. Therefore, on the basis of the impreza frame, we have a better idea, enlarging the trunk, heightening the body and giving full play to Subaru's four-wheel drive characteristics. Because off-road vehicles were very popular in the United States at that time, Japan began to have cars with exquisite appearance and high body. In this environment, Subaru accelerated the research and development of new cars, and a forester who combined the essence of Subaru and the advantages of various models was born.
The first generation of foresters (1997-2002)
At that time, the cross-border trend swept through Japan, and major manufacturers launched cross-border models one after another. Subaru is not to be outdone. Based on the impreza platform, it improves the ground clearance by shortening the wheelbase, and adds a four-wheel drive system to launch a concept car called Streega. The earliest generation of foresters originated from a Streega concept car released by 1995.
Moreover, Subaru is in the limelight in WRC, and its performance is equivalent to Subaru's product label. In order to improve the influence of the North American market, 1996 made two concept cars named "Streega". Forrest racing, participated in the American T- 1 Group Homan Cup 24 Hours Endurance Race. Forest people, deep forest people, set a new record for this event at an average speed of 180.082km/h/h, which amazed everyone present.
This generation of foresters looks more like a crossover, and it also conforms to the slogan of foresters: "SUV is tough, car is easy." The body is as tough as an SUV and easy to drive as a car. Emphasize the advantages of foresters taking into account both SUVs and cars.
In 2000, Subaru successively launched a number of STI limited-edition models, among which the S/tb-STi II Type-M version was the best, which could squeeze out 250 horsepower. The transmission system is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The second generation of foresters (2002-2007)
At the Chicago Auto Show in 2002, the second generation of foresters made their debut based on the impreza platform. It is still a crossover model, and its appearance has not changed much compared with the previous generation.
In 2006, the second generation of foresters ushered in a mid-term transition. In addition to the design changes of the front grille and headlights, it is also equipped with a 2.0 naturally aspirated engine with model EJ204, which is far behind the 2.5T engine with model EJ255 in power. However, this is better than the preferential price. At a price of about 300,000 people, more families are allowed to enter.
Although the forester is still a crossover, many citizens have regarded it as an SUV. What is particularly commendable is that it has a panoramic skylight with a large opening area and does not adopt a closed design. And the design of frameless window was very novel at that time. Compared with other SUV products at that time, Forester was the only vehicle with frameless windows.
The third generation of foresters (20/200812)
This generation of foresters is the one with the biggest change in appearance and the size has been greatly improved. The wheelbase is lengthened from 2525mm to 26 15mm, and the ground clearance is increased to 2 15mm. It seems that it doesn't want a crossover, and it is full of SUV flavor.
In propaganda, foresters put more emphasis on home scenes and practicality, which is a bit "too much" for many Subaru iron powders. However, with the transition to SUV, its user base will be wider, which makes many families contact Subaru models for the first time, and foresters become one of them.
The fourth generation of foresters (20 13-20 18)
This is the most common generation of vehicles on the road. From the appearance, it is not difficult to find that the transformation intention of the four generations of foresters to urban SUVs is more obvious, and the iconic air intake on the hood is cancelled.
Compared with previous generations of engines, this generation of deep forest people has become more docile and more adaptable to the city. FB engine and CVT gearbox are the new powertrains of Forester.
In addition, the interior of the fourth generation of foresters has been greatly improved compared with previous generations. The center console is wrapped in soft material in a large area, and a small screen is added above the center console. The second row of seats has increased the seat adjustment function, and the X mode has also appeared on foresters for the first time, so this generation is more suitable for urban driving.
The fifth generation of foresters (20 18 ... so far)
Former foresters always gave others the image of "some students", and the interior and configuration were somewhat regrettable. The new generation of foresters has been optimized on the basis of the fourth generation design, becoming more mature and the interior configuration has been significantly improved. For example, the part in contact with the occupant is covered with leather in a large area, and the center console is also stitched. Details in place.
Although the wheelbase has only increased by 3cm, the interior space design is also larger. In addition, the backrest of the rear seat is adjustable, and the air outlet is equipped with two 2. 1A USB interfaces and seat heating buttons, so that the rear passengers can sit comfortably.
In terms of configuration, this generation of foresters also has the feeling of shining at the moment. First of all, the driver monitoring system can record the information of five drivers through face recognition, and it can automatically adjust the rearview mirror and seat position according to the driver information. It will also give an alarm if the driver flips through his mobile phone or is inattentive while driving.
The X mode of this generation of foresters is no longer a button, but a knob design, which is divided into two modes: snow/mud and Zita Law/mud. When switching modes, the small display screen above the center console can switch the corresponding mode image and display the inclination of the car body, so that the driver can better judge the posture of the car body and make corresponding adjustments.
Another configuration is also a bright spot, that is, EyeSight system, which first appeared in the late period of four generations of foresters, and now covers Outback, Legacy, XV and other models. This system is similar to the familiar ACC adaptive cruise system, which integrates five functions: collision warning, car-following assistance, misoperation prevention, lane departure correction and alarm prompt.
abstract
Five generations of foresters have been innovating in appearance and configuration, but Subaru's iconic full-time four-wheel drive and horizontally opposed engine's power combination have been used to this day. Although everyone likes foresters from different starting points, the biggest reason why many iron powders stay is that this golden combination has made the essence of foresters and the trust of car owners.
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