The Beast
Uncle Sam has been speculating on the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.0D driving into the country. However, from what we hear, the launch appears highly unlikely. The reason – the Subaru’s open-end filter isn’t good enough to meet the stringent emission norms in the U.S. For the Europeans, though, the compact SUV looks quite good to take a long run on the roads.
The Machine
As the name suggests, the Subaru Forester gets a 2.0ltr Diesel engine, with horizontally opposed four cylinders cast in iron-aluminum composite. Yes, the SUV will have a tall 16.3:1 compression ratio. The 145-hp churning boxer diesel will also have a common-rail injection system.
The Thrill
We hear the Forester 2.0D’s engine is as good as a gasoline one in smoothness. And considering the presence of a turbocharger, this aspect is further magnified. Moreover, Subie’s four cylinder petrol engines have always carried an irritating groan. So, we are quite content to live with the turbo’s drone. And with a timing of 10.4s for 100 km/h, we have all the more reason to believe the Europeans would love it. We do already!
Source: Popularmechanics
