Fun to Drive, Versatile, and Efficient, the Redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester is a Winner

Jan. 31, 2014 - PRLog -- The team at Subaru of Hilton Head has seen interest in the freshly redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester (http://www.subaruofhiltonhead.com/models/2014-subaru-forester/) steadily grow ever since its initial release in the fall of 2013. Winner of the Motor Trend SUV of the Year, designated an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, and recipient of rave reviews from a wide range of industry experts, the 2014 Forester is getting close to achieving rock star status among drivers in Savannah and throughout the coastal Georgia region.

This five-seat crossover SUV (http://www.subaruofhiltonhead.com/new-vehicles/forester/) comes with a choice of two powerful and efficient engines: a turbocharged 2.0L direct-injection four-cylinder Boxer engine that provides 250 hp with 258 lb-ft of torque, or a 2.5L four-cylinder Boxer engine that delivers 170 hp and 174 lb-ft of torque. Drivers also have a choice of either a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The 2014 Forester is offered in six different trim levels: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 2.5i Touring — all featuring the 2.5L engine — and the 2.0XT Premium and 2.0XT Touring. The latter two trims feature the turbocharged 2.0L engine. All models come with Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel-drive system.

Standard features include cruise control, an iPod/USB interface, and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity. All models except the base trim come with keyless entry and ignition, a rearview camera, a power liftgate, and the innovative Subaru EyeSight driver-assistance safety system. Dual-zone climate control, a navigation system, and a panoramic sunroof are available on the higher trim levels.

With reviewers being nearly unanimous in their praise of the new Forester. In addition to having won the prestigious Motor Trend SUV of the Year Award, it’s the only vehicle in its class to earn the coveted Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s no wonder that sales of the all-new Subaru crossover have been brisk.

To learn more, or to schedule a test drive, Savannah area drivers are encouraged to visit Subaru of Hilton Head (http://www.subaruofhiltonhead.com/contact-us/).

Subaru of Hilton Head is part of the New River Auto Mall. The New River Auto Mall is a group of 12 dealerships featuring 16 franchises, including Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Subaru, and Volkswagen. In addition to vehicle sales, the New River Auto Mall features a state-of-the-art Vehicle Remanufacturing Center that provides the complete range of auto body services, along with Allstate Insurance products. The New River Auto Mall is located on Highway 278, 5 miles east of I-95 at exit 8. You can find the mall online at http://www.newriverautomall.com/.