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Looking for an affordable 4×4 SUV on the used market? Meet the Subaru Forester S, the affordable SUV that is attracting the attention of drivers for less than R$70.
The Subaru Forester S is a cheap 4×4 SUV that often goes unnoticed by Brazilian drivers, but its durability and robustness make it a true hidden gem in the used car market. Although little valued here, this model is known for its almost unbreakable reliability, and can surprise even the most skeptical.
The Subaru Forester S, an SUV that is gaining prominence for its excellent value for money. Find out why it deserves your attention and whether it is really worth investing in this model in 2024, even with the lack of information available in Brazil.
The design of the cheap Subaru Forester S SUV is impressive even today
This 4×4 SUV was a rival to big names like SantaFE, CR-V, Tucson and many other mid-size SUVs in Brazil. It is interesting because even though it is a cheap 4×4 SUV, it is not that big.
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In terms of measurements, it measures 4.595 mm in length, 1.795 mm in width, 1.735 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2.640 mm. The Subaru Forester S also has 22 cm of ground clearance, making it higher than the Tucson, which only measures 20 cm. On the sides, it has 18-inch wheels and already has ABS brakes on all four wheels.
At the front, the headlights of the Cheap 4×4 SUV already have an LED strip, double parabola, a redesigned grille and a 25-degree entry angle. Weighing 1472 kg and capable of carrying a payload of 508 kg, the trunk can hold up to 505 liters, which is very interesting for a car of this size and the fuel tank can carry up to 60 liters.
Inside, the cheap SUV, even for its time, already had ISOFIX, three-point seatbelts and headrests for all passengers and much more. Despite the simple finish with hard plastic, it manages to be well made.
Subaru Forester S gets up to 14 km per liter
The cheap SUV can deliver up to 150 horsepower at 6.200 RPM, maximum torque of 20,2 kgfm at 4.200 RPM with permanent all-wheel drive associated with a 6-speed CVT gearbox. The Subaru Forester S does not leave anything to be desired in terms of performance, reaching a top speed of 192 km/h and achieving a acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 11,8 s.
In terms of consumption, the cheap 4×4 SUV delivers good numbers, achieving 10 km/l in urban areas and 14,4 km/l on highways. The autonomy is around 600 km and 864 km respectively.
In terms of safety, the cheap SUV offers ABS brakes, side airbags, perimeter anti-theft alarm, stability control, hill start assist, front airbags, curtain airbags, volumetric anti-theft alarm, traction control, central door locking, automatic hill descent control, rear parking sensors, among others.
How much does a Subaru SUV cost on the used market?
The list of equipment on the cheap 4×4 SUV is huge for the time, among some of the many items are: Air conditioning, power steering, driver's armrest, height-adjustable steering wheel, height-adjustable seat belts, automatic speed control, automatic windshield wiper, rear window control, alloy wheels, trunk light, height-adjustable driver's seat, automatic transmission, depth-adjustable steering wheel, leather-upholstered seats, start-stop system, split rear seat and much more.
In Infotainment we have Radio, USB Connection, Rev Counter, CD Player, Bluetooth Connection, On-board Computer and external temperature indicator.
In terms of values, in the main sales platforms in Brazil, it is possible to find the cheap SUV for up to R$45 thousand, however it is important to pay attention to the condition, documents and other information, since, although it is cheap, misuse by the owner can harm the vehicle's functioning.
Horrible article, referring to the car all the time as “cheap SUV” terrible approach
And it's not a cheap car either, neither new nor used, total misinformation on the part of the author of the article.
Inelegant way of referring to the vehicle.