2017 Subaru Forester

2017 Subaru Forester Touring The 2017 Forester Touring is a surprisingly loaded little SUV, especially if you're looking at one with the EyeSight package . It has standard AWD, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, and seating for five. C Car and Driver Cool features Standard Symmetrical AWD every Forester came with AWD. 8.7 inches of ground clearance better for snow, gravel and rough roads than most compact SUVs. C Car and Driver Large panoramic power moonroof gives the cabin a much more open feel. A Auto Brochures Leather interior Touring gets a 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar and memory. Heated front seats . Heated steering wheel available with EyeSight. Keyless Access + push-button start . Dual-zone automatic climate control . Harman Kardon premium audio 440 watts and 8 speakers. 7-inch STARLINK touchscreen with smartphone/app connectivity. Available navigation . Power rear liftgate . 18-inch alloy wheels on the 2.0XT Touring, the 2.5i Touring uses 18-inch wheels as well. S Subaru Media Steering Responsive Headlights the headlights turn with the steering to illuminate curves. This was standard on Touring. S Subaru Media EyeSight is the big one If the particular Touring has EyeSight Driver Assist , that's a major upgrade. It includes: Adaptive cruise control Pre-collision automatic braking Lane-departure/sway warning Lane Keep Assist High Beam Assist Blind-spot detection Rear cross-traffic alert Subaru upgraded EyeSight for 2017 with color cameras and a wider/longer field of vision. S Subaru Media But check which engine it has This is important because there were two Touring versions : 2.5i Touring 2.5L naturally aspirated flat-4 170 hp Regular gasoline About 28 mpg combined More economical and simpler. E Edmunds 2.0XT Touring 2.0L turbo flat-4 250 hp / 258 lb-ft Premium fuel required About 25 mpg combined Much quicker and considerably more fun. E Edmunds My pick If you're shopping used, I'd specifically hunt for a 2.0XT Touring with EyeSight . That's the sleeper version: 250 hp + AWD + leather + moonroof + premium audio + advanced driver assistance in a relatively small SUV.