The Subaru All-Wheel Driving System that powers all four wheels all the time is the new Forester's primary active safety system since it can transfer up to 90 percent of available power to the wheels with the most traction.
In the Forester S, the standard rear viscous limited-slip differential can direct power to the individual rear wheel with the most traction.
Because of its 165-horsepower 2.5-liter engine with its horizontally-opposed pistons, Anwyll says, the Subaru Forester provides greater horsepower, torque and towing capacity than its competitors.
The final piece in this SUV's puzzle, he believes, is its "robust body structure, heavy-duty raised four-wheel independent suspension and a generous 7.5 inches of ground clearance that give the Forester off-pavement capability."