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Detroit 2008: Subaru lifts the cover off the new Forester (video)

The third generation of Subaru's Forester represents a radical shift. This compact SUV is beefier and more commanding than ever. By contrast, the previous model could have been described as an oversized wagon. The new bodywork sits on a 90-mm longer wheelbase. This translates into a roomier passenger compartment. Compared to its predecessor, the new Forester is 75-mm longer, 110-mm higher and 45-mm wider. Ground clearance is still very generous at 226 mm, a 21-mm gain over last year. What's more, the turning radius is 10-cm shorter, which should further improve the vehicle's handling.

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Detroit 2008: Subaru lifts the cover off the new Forester (video)

The third generation of Subaru's Forester represents a radical shift. This compact SUV is beefier and more commanding than ever. By contrast, the previous model could have been described as an oversized wagon. The new bodywork sits on a 90-mm longer wheelbase. This translates into a roomier passenger compartment. Compared to its predecessor, the new Forester is 75-mm longer, 110-mm higher and 45-mm wider. Ground clearance is still very generous at 226 mm, a 21-mm gain over last year. What's more, the turning radius is 10-cm shorter, which should further improve the vehicle's handling.