2010 Subaru Forester 2.0D On Sale In Australia From June

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Mar 3, 2010
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SUBARU AUSTRALIA has announced that the 2010 Subaru Forester 2.0D diesel and 2.0D Premium models will make their local debut in June.

Both Forester 2.0D models will be equipped with the same turbo-diesel engine as the Outback 2.0D, producing 110kW of power at 3600rpm and 350Nm of torque between 1800 and 2400rpm.

All variants will have a six-speed manual transmission only. Responding to feedback from customers and TMR readers last year, Subaru Australia's David Rowley acknowledged that there has been strong interest in an automatic transmission for the brand's diesel-powered models.

 

"There is interest in an auto, that's certainly fair to say, but it's simply not available to us at the moment," he said.

"The manual continues to be the only option for the current model year, and we're giving our customer feedback to FHI [Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru's parent company]. At this stage, though, the manual is the only option worldwide".

 

Subaru has stated in the past that its Lineartronic CVT automatic transmission will appear in future diesel models, but the company is working to ensure the new system can handle the diesel engine's higher torque.

For now, Forester buyers seeking an automatic transmission must look to the petrol model, available with the four-speed automatic that first appeared in 1997.

The Forester 2.0D will feature cloth trim, 16-inch alloy wheels, leather gear shift, front fog lights, climate control air conditioning, self-levelling rear suspension, a flip-out rear tray and colour-coordinated door handles.

The Forester 2.0D Premium adds 17-inch alloy wheels, leather trim, power driver’s seat, upgraded audio, HID headlights and a sunroof.

See TMR's review of the four-speed automatic-equipped 2009 Forester XT.

GALLERY: 2009 Subaru Forester

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  • Will [reply]
    4 months ago 0 points
    Traded my Forester for a Skoda because Subaru did not offer a diesel option.

    Will be due to change next year just prior to the Skoda running out of warranty. CVT against DSG...Skoda Scout here I come.
  • jason [reply]
    4 months ago 0 points
    a diesel should have a manual. automatic? go away. worst case scenario a DSG. but definitely not automatic.
  • [reply]
    7 days ago 0 points
    I can't comfortably operate a manual in most cars as my legs are too long. Bring on the auto!

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