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ADDED SIZZLE FOR SUBIE’S MUCHLOVED SUV

Model Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport

Engine 2489cc flat-4, dohc, 16v

Max power 136kW @ 5800rpm

Max torque 239Nm @ 4400rpm

Transmission CVT

Weight 1551kg

0-100km/h 9.5sec (claimed)

Economy 7.4L/100km

Price: $41,990

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SUBARU HAS lit the wick on its perennially popular all-wheel-drive Forester, adding some sporting flair in an apparent attempt to tackle Toyota’s runaway RAV4 Edge mid-size SUV.

Bridging the model gap between the mid-range 2.5i Premium and range-topping 2.5i-S spec, this more sporty-looking

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