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2009 Subaru Forester SUV
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What Changed for 2009:
- Complete redesign for third generation
- New interior and exterior styling for 4-door wagon
- Roomier seating for 5
- Three inches longer than outgoing model with 3.6-inch longer wheelbase
- Improved all-wheel drive (AWD) for automatic models
- Broader torque curve for naturally aspirated and turbocharged 4-cylinder engines
- Vehicle Dynamic Control standard on all models
- Roof crossbars now optional, not standard
- Wider-opening front and rear doors
- Sales began in April 2008
