The 2015 version of the Subaru Forester is one of the best vehicles you can buy because of its brilliant safety features, versatility, and all-weather capability. This vehicle has a wide range of abilities. The major powers of the Forester include the ride and handling that is like a station wagon, spacious like a crossover SUV, the all-wheel-drive feature of the vehicle. These are why the Subaru Forester won the “Best car to buy” award in 2015. This car is considered one of the most versatile and safest cars there are in the car market.

Overview of the car

The 2015 Forester is considered one of the best cars to buy owing to the amazing room that it contains for its passengers and cargo; the all-wheel-drive feature of the car is also responsible for boosting the performance of the vehicle.

One of the major changes made in the 2015 version of the Forester included more storage space, better mileage, more vehicle flexibility, and overall performance and power of the vehicle.

The 2015 Subaru Forester is available in two different trim levels:

• The 2015 Subaru 2.5i
• The 2015 Subaru 2.0 XT

Performance and Fuel Economy

The 2015 variant of the Forester delivers a better performance if compared with its competitors in the market. The speed of this vehicle is more than Honda CR-V where it provides an athletic ride and steering that is very impressive.

 The Forester provides the element of driving fun where it is an all-weather wagon with a turbocharged engine. The turbocharged 2.0XT trim of the Forester has the engine specifications of a 2.0-liter machine that can produce up to 250 horsepower with a torque of 258 pound-feet at the rpm of 2,000 (if you drive it on premium fuel). On the other hand, the simple 2.5-liter engine trim of the Forester has a horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine that can produce 170 horsepower with the transmission of either a six-speed manual or a CVT transmission.

The turbocharged variant of the 2015 Subaru Forester has a redesigned suspension that enhances the vehicle’s comfort, and there is less abruptness when the car passes over large bumps. The body control of the Forester has also been improved due to the nicely weighted rack-mounted and well-tuned electronic power steering.

The driving system of the Forester offers three different driving modes; Sports (S), Intelligent (I), and Sports Sharp (S#). The Sports sharp mode in the turbocharged 2.0 XT variant enhances the powertrain response and acceleration, where the vehicle gives out the feel that it has an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Quiet interior, ample power, handsome styling       

The simple design of the 2015 Forester, along with the well-trimmed interior, enhances the vehicle’s overall look. The 2015 version of the car has a more handsome look than before, where the focus was more on providing more usable space inside the vehicle. The seat positions were changed, the interior trim was resculpted, and the roof pillars were also improved in the 2015 version of the Forester.

The driver has been provided more elbow room and a more comfortable driving position by re-engineering the vehicle’s interior space. The dashboard of the Forester has been moved almost five inches away from the seats, providing a higher driving position.

The interior of the Subaru Forester has more refinement and detailing, where the materials used in the car are much more improved than before. The door panels have more insulation than before which helps on rough surfaces by keeping the cabin quieter.

Safety features of the vehicle

Subaru Forester has a good score in the safety ratings where it was voted as one of the best vehicles in crash tests conducted by the major agencies. The Forester received a five-star rating from NHTSA (The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

In the safety features offered in the 2015 Subaru Forester, the major components are the adaptive cruise control that is effective from 25 mph to 90 mph. An in-built EyeSight system is effective in spotting road hazards with the help of a camera-based system, which can detect road hazards up to 80 meters ahead. The safety features also include a Hill Descent control deployed when the car goes on steep and slippery slopes, keeping the car’s speed slow.                                                             

Specification

• Height: 78.3 in
• Length: 208.4 in
• Width: 78.8 in 
• Curb weight: 5872 lb.
• Passenger volume: 110 ft3
• Trunk volume: 12.8

Engine type: Gas V8, 5.4L

Vehicle type: rear-wheel-drive, 4-door sedan, 7-passenger, front-engine

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size: 28.0 gal.

 C/D TEST RESULTS:

• Zero to 60 mph: Less than 9 seconds.

The 2015 Subaru Forester Factory Service Manual

The factory service manual is used for any maintenance or repairs needed in the car so that the vehicle can be kept in shape by proper methods defined by the Company. The factory service manual contains all the major and minor details of the car, which any person who even has the basic mechanical knowledge of the vehicle can be studied.

The contents of the factory service manual for the 2015 Subaru Forester include the following:

• GENERAL
• ENGINE 2.5L (H4DO)
• ENGINE 2.0L (H4DOTC)
• TRANSMISSION
• CHASSIS
• BODY
• WIRING
• OWNERS MANUAL

The 2015 Subaru Forester— Owner’s Manual

The Subaru Forester Owners Manual includes all the relevant information needed by the owner to know and learn about the car’s features. This manual explains every single aspect of the vehicle and explains how to use them too.

The main contents that are included in the owner’s manual of the 2015 Subaru Forester Manual may include the following:

• Seat, seatbelt, and SRS airbags
• Keys and doors
• Instruments and controls
• Climate control
• Audio
• Interior equipment
• Starting and operating
• Driving tips
• In case of emergency
• Appearance care
• Maintenance and service
• Specifications
• Consumer information and Reporting safety defects