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The '''Subaru Forester''', is a tall, [[all-wheel drive]] Compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) manufactured since 1997 by [[Subaru]] — currently in its third generation and now marketed as a [[compact SUV|compact]] [[crossover (automobile)|crossover]]. Originally introduced to the [[United States]] in 1998, the Forester shared its [[automobile platform|platform]] with the [[Subaru Impreza|Impreza]] up to the third generation and now features a hybrid platform of the Japanese Impreza wagon and the rear [[automobile platform|platform]] of the U.S.-spec Impreza sedan.<ref name="emund">{{cite web |title=First Drive: 2009 Subaru Forester: Now It's a Crossover, Not a Wagon |publisher=Edmunds.com, Peter Lyon, [[January 20|01-20]]-[[2008]] |url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=124405}}</ref> | The '''Subaru Forester''', is a tall, [[all-wheel drive]] Compact Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) manufactured since 1997 by [[Subaru]] — currently in its third generation and now marketed as a [[compact SUV|compact]] [[crossover (automobile)|crossover]]. Originally introduced to the [[United States]] in 1998, the Forester shared its [[automobile platform|platform]] with the [[Subaru Impreza|Impreza]] up to the third generation and now features a hybrid platform of the Japanese Impreza wagon and the rear [[automobile platform|platform]] of the U.S.-spec Impreza sedan.<ref name="emund">{{cite web |title=First Drive: 2009 Subaru Forester: Now It's a Crossover, Not a Wagon |publisher=Edmunds.com, Peter Lyon, [[January 20|01-20]]-[[2008]] |url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=124405}}</ref> | ||
According to the Subaru Forester article on Japanese | According to the Subaru Forester article on Japanese Chevy Wiki, the name is coined to imply "a resident of the forest." | ||
==First generation 1997–2002== | ==First generation 1997–2002== | ||
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===Australia=== | ===Australia=== | ||
The Forester had four main models available in [[Australia]]: | The Forester had four main models available in [[Australia]]: | ||
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[[Image:2007 Subaru Forester 01.jpg|200px|thumb|left|2008 Subaru Forester (JDM) with small blindspot mirror on front passenger [[Fender (vehicle)|fender]]]] | [[Image:2007 Subaru Forester 01.jpg|200px|thumb|left|2008 Subaru Forester (JDM) with small blindspot mirror on front passenger [[Fender (vehicle)|fender]]]] | ||
The [[Model year|MY]]2009 Forester was unveiled in [[Japan]] on [[December 25]], [[2007]]. | The [[Model year|MY]]2009 Forester was unveiled in [[Japan]] on [[December 25]], [[2007]]. The [[North America]]n version debuted at the 2008 [[North American International Auto Show]] in [[Detroit]]. | ||
The third generation Forester was styled by Subaru Chief Designer Mamoru Ishii.<ref name="emund"/> The dimensions derive from engineers using the basic body structure of the Japanese-spec Impreza wagon with the rear [[automobile platform|platform]] of the U.S.-spec Impreza sedan.<ref name="emund"/> The Forester wheelbase has increased {{convert|3.5|in|mm}}, with overall increases of {{convert|3.0|in|mm}} in length, {{convert|1.8|in|mm}} in width and {{convert|4.3|in|mm}} in height.<ref name="emund"/> | The third generation Forester was styled by Subaru Chief Designer Mamoru Ishii.<ref name="emund"/> The dimensions derive from engineers using the basic body structure of the Japanese-spec Impreza wagon with the rear [[automobile platform|platform]] of the U.S.-spec Impreza sedan.<ref name="emund"/> The Forester wheelbase has increased {{convert|3.5|in|mm}}, with overall increases of {{convert|3.0|in|mm}} in length, {{convert|1.8|in|mm}} in width and {{convert|4.3|in|mm}} in height.<ref name="emund"/> | ||
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===Australian Specifications=== | ===Australian Specifications=== | ||
There are five specifications with various trim and performance levels: | There are five specifications with various trim and performance levels: | ||
*X: Base model, $30,490<ref name=2008prices>Prices as of December 2008 | *X: Base model, $30,490<ref name=2008prices>Prices as of December 2008</ref> | ||
*XS: Lower luxury non-turbo model, $33,990<ref name=2008prices/> | *XS: Lower luxury non-turbo model, $33,990<ref name=2008prices/> | ||
*XS: Premium luxury non-turbo model, $37,490<ref name=2008prices/> | *XS: Premium luxury non-turbo model, $37,490<ref name=2008prices/> | ||