2014 Subaru Forester- 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the Year- Mind Over Eye Production

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Subaru Forester 2014 Motor Trend SUV of the year- a Mind Over Eye production.

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00:07 What makes Subaru Forester Motor Trends Sport Utility of the Year?

00:11 To be the best, you have to meet some pretty tough criteria.

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00:16 Motor Trend editors rigorously test the year's top SUVs, and

00:20 the winner needs to excel in each of the six key areas.

00:24 Advancement in design, engineering excellence,

00:28 efficiency, safety and value, and performance of intended function.

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00:35 Subaru knows what's important in life.

00:38 It's not about how flashy your car is, but

00:40 how it helps you do the things you care about the most.

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00:45 This year's Forester is a step up from the previous model.

00:49 With large windows, high seating, and a low hood, the new Forester gives you

00:54 easy visibility and a commanding 360 view of the road.

00:59 And of course, interior comforts are important too.

01:03 Available features like a 10-way power driver's seat,

01:06 a wide opening panoramic power moonroof, and

01:09 a fully featured infotainment system provide all the options a driver needs.

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01:16 Luckily, the available power liftgate doesn't cut into your cargo area.

01:20 When the seats fold flat,

01:22 the Forester offers a combined 68.5 cubic feet of storage space.

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01:31 Of course, we can't forget about excellence in engineering when selecting

01:36 SUV of the year.

01:37 The Forester has Subaru's classic boxer engine,

01:41 which gives it a low center of gravity for quick reflexes and great handling.

01:45 The symmetrical all-wheel drive system keeps all four wheels planted and

01:50 in control on no matter what terrain.

01:53 And hey, the 250 horsepower of the 2.0 XT is nothing to sniff at.

01:59 And with 8.7 inches of ground clearance,

02:01 it would take a lot to stop this new Forester.

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02:06 The Forester's available Lineartronic CVT transmission gets more performance

02:11 out of less fuel.

02:12 Yet it's fun.

02:14 In the 2.0 XT's Sport Sharp mode, it serves up to eight paddle shiftable ratios,

02:19 providing the responsiveness of a sports car transmission.

02:22 In addition, all non-turbo Foresters are partial zero emissions vehicles

02:28 with excellent fuel economy.

02:30 Pretty great when you don't know where your next destination is going to be.

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02:37 Safety drives the Forester's design, keeping everyone protected.

02:41 It was a top safety pick plus from IIHS for its impressive crash test performance

02:48 and available EyeSight Driver Assist System,

02:51 an award-winning collision avoidance system.

02:52 The best thing about the Subaru Forester might be its value.

02:57 All of this quality comes at a great price compared to what the competition

03:00 is offering.

03:01 The Forester doesn't pretend to be a luxury vehicle.

03:05 Why would it want to do that when it's a car designed for people to use and love?

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03:19 Motor Trend tested the Forester both on the road and off.

03:29 And what they found was a vehicle with great balance, excellent suspension,

03:33 as well as a symmetrical all-wheel drive system that provides traction going up

03:37 steep inclines or downhill.

03:39 And for all its efficiencies, the Forester is still fun to drive.

03:44 This SUV hits the sweet spot between sport and

03:48 utility while staying practical and reliable.

03:51 In slippery, steep, or bumpy conditions, the Forester's available X-Mode

03:55 optimizes traction at the touch of a button, providing control and confidence.

04:00 Ask anyone, and they'll tell you it's as much fun to drive on-road as it is off-road.

04:04 Athletic, but with very livable ride quality.

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04:10 When you come down to it,

04:12 the Subaru Forester is more than Motor Trend's SUV of the year.

04:16 With 94% of Subaru vehicles sold in the last 12 years still on the road,

04:21 the Subaru Forester is clearly a car that is fun to drive,

04:25 has great fuel economy, and unlocks your life.

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