LinkSUBARU UNVEILS HIGH-PERFORMANCE FORESTER XTI CONCEPT
* 315-Horsepower Crossover with WRX® STI® Engine, 6-Speed Transmission
* DCCD All-Wheel Drive and Brembo Brakes from WRX STI
* Adjustable Coil-Over Suspension
* Custom Bodywork and Paint
Cherry Hill, N.J., October 31, 2008 – Subaru of America, Inc. today revealed the Forester® XTI Concept. It will be unveiled to the public at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show, which runs at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 4-7. The Forester XTI Concept combines the versatility of the all-new Forester 2.5XT with the all-out street performance of the rally-bred Impreza® WRX STI.
All new for 2009, the Forester was named MOTOR TREND magazine's SUV of the Year. The magazine applauded the new Forester's combination of performance, utility, comfort, safety technology and value in giving it the award. MOTOR TREND editor Angus MacKenzie, citing the judges' unanimous decision, said, "The Subaru Forester is the SUV for our times." The new Forester XTI Concept is an SUV for 0-60 times, estimated to hit the mark in less than 5 seconds.
Practically Wicked
Can a vehicle be both wicked and practical? The Subaru Forester XTI answers with a roomy interior and a lot of turbo boost. The Forester XTI ultra-performance CUV inherits the full STI treatment, with parts developed by Subaru Tecnica International (STI), the high-performance and motorsports subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
The "Wicked" portion starts with the styling, which is set off by a custom Atmospheric "Re-Entry" paint scheme. The front lower spoiler and Sport Mesh Grille are from the Subaru Genuine Accessory catalog and are joined by a JDM body kit, including side skirts, a rear skirt and a gate spoiler.
Designed and built by Subaru of America technicians, the crew installed the engine and entire drivetrain from the Impreza WRX STI. In the Forester XTI, a custom stainless steel cat-back exhaust system from the Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) catalog helps to raise output of the 2.5-liter intercooled turbo engine to 315 hp (from 305 stock) and 300 lb.-ft. of torque (from 290 lb.-ft. stock). As in the WRX STI, power flows through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and the Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) version of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The DCCD system offers three selectable automatic performance modes in addition to six manual center differential-locking settings.
The 18 x 8-in. S204 forged alloy wheels are by STI and are wrapped in Yokohama Advan Neova 255/40R18 performance tires. The Forester XTI also features an adjustable coil-over suspension by STI. The powerful Brembo brakes come right from the stock WRX STI, with 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers, Super Sport ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Inside, the Forester XTI features leather and Alcantara sport seats, a special instrument cluster, front dash and center console and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Forester XTI concept at SEMA
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I can work with that.
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
I had to RTFA to be sure it wasn't a photochop, and I mean that in the VERY best way.
now if only SoA would bring this over and not charge an outrageous premium for it we'll really have something.
now if only SoA would bring this over and not charge an outrageous premium for it we'll really have something.
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
front end of the 09 still doesn't do it for me.
i stand by my assertion that the 08 sports xt was the last good-looking lunchbox.
i stand by my assertion that the 08 sports xt was the last good-looking lunchbox.
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Damnit I should be at SEMA this year. Last year was incredible. Ah well guess it wasn't in the cards. Would have loved to have seen that in person! It looks good!
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Holy wow.
and obligatory zomgboner!
and obligatory zomgboner!
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You, sir, are a good man! Hopefully, the US doesn't get the dumbed down sport version like when SOA introduced the modified Forester Sport back in 2006. If it comes, I will be all over it.legasleeper wrote:Happy Halloween, Will.
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Now there is a hell of a Forester!
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Even more scrumptious, pants-tightening FXTi pics ==>HERE.
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If they build it I will buy !!!!!Wife may be getting a new forester or tribeca in the next couple of months after wich i will be shopping in another year or so now that i am back on my feet hopefully subaru dosent screw this up and decides to make this!!!!
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
I guess I just haven't looked that close, but the nose seems shorter and the roofline in the back seems to drop a bit... maybe just a trick of the camera.
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I think it's beautiful.
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
I sure could have used this vice my WRX for the apartment move...
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
You'd be surprised how much you can fit in a forester...or even what does fit in one. It even has more space on top, too. One reason why I chose the forester over getting an LGT sedan.Mr Kleen wrote:I sure could have used this vice my WRX for the apartment move...
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
Hmm, looks quite nice. Does have a hint of "scion" to it though....
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Re: Forester XTI concept at SEMA
This thing was at the LA Autoshow. I got some shots of it, but they are no better than the stock images.
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