Safety
Drivers from Belmont to Danvers and everywhere in between
want a safe vehicle, and with recent advancements in technology, advanced
safety features are one of the most important things that your next new SUV has
to offer. The Toyota RAV4 has been a popular choice for many drivers in the
past couple of years because it comes equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense™
standard. All Subaru Forester models come equipped with the superior Subaru
EyeSight™ Driver Assist Technology. Every 2020 Subaru Forester is now equipped
Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Control, Adaptive Cruise Control,
and Lane Keep Assist with Sway Warning. Toyota Safety Sense also features four
advanced safety features but does not include Pre-Collision Throttle
Management.
In addition to EyeSight the Subaru Forester has a number of other advanced safety features like standard LED Headlights with available Steering Responsive technology. Or Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Reverse Automatic Braking. The Toyota RAV4 doesn't offer come standard with LED Headlights and also doesn’t offer steering responsive technology or reverse automatic braking. The 2019 Forester is also available with DriverFocus which is a safety feature that recognizes when the drivers attention is not solely focused on the road ahead. And alerts your to bring your attention back to the road. This is another safety feature that the Toyota RAV4 does not offer.
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Performance
Drivers in the Belmont area know that when the snow starts
falling, it almost doesn’t seem to stop, and having a vehicle that can get you
home no matter how much snow falls is key. Thankfully, the Subaru Forester
comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The Forester is the only
vehicle in its class to come standard with all-wheel-drive; the Toyota RAV4 is available
with a not-as-effective all-wheel-drive for an additional cost. The Symmetrical
All-Wheel Drive system helps put the Subaru miles ahead of the RAV4 by evenly
supplying power to all four wheels for optimal traction and control no matter
the conditions.
In addition to standard Symmetrical
All-Wheel Drive, the Forester features some additional performance equipment
that enhances your driving experience. The X-MODE® and Hill Descent Control
works in tandem with the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system to maximize
traction on slippery surfaces. The Forester also delivers a more spirited
performance with its 182-horsepower BOXER engine. The RAV4 generates 203
horsepower and doesn’t offer similar performance features..
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Technology
It
sometimes seems like the cool new features advertised on TV are only available
on the most expensive trim level or for an additional cost with a package. The
Subaru Forester happens to have a number of those cool new features standard.
Another feature that isn't standard on the Toyota RAV4 without paying extra is
Wi-Fi capability - the Forester is available with. The Forester also features a
beautiful panoramic power moonroof, STARLINK Multimedia system, and much more.
While the RAV4 offers plenty of competing technology, you will need to pay more
for the base model to enjoy the same features offered by the Subaru Forester.
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Passenger & Cargo Space
Many
Boston drivers choose to drive an SUV for several reasons, including more
spacious interior and voluminous cargo areas than a small car can offer. Yet
again, the Subaru Forester outshines the Toyota RAV4 with more comfortable
seating for five and more versatile cargo space to meet your needs.
Toyota RAV4:
- Headroom Front/Rear: 37.7/39.5
inches
- Legroom Front/Rear: 41.0/37.8
inches
- Passenger Space: 98.9
cubic feet
- Cargo Space: 37.6
cubic feet
- Maximum Cargo Space: 69.8
cubic feet
Subaru Forester:
- Headroom Front/Rear: 41.2/39.6
inches
- Legroom Front/Rear: 43.3/39.4
inches
- Passenger Space: 111.9
cubic feet
- Cargo Space: 31.1
cubic feet
- Maximum Cargo Space: 76.1
cubic feet
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Awards
If
it seems like there are a lot of drivers in the Wakefield area behind the wheel
of a Subaru Forester, you aren't seeing things. There are a lot of Subaru
Foresters on the road because the Forester is one of the most versatile compact
SUVs on the road. Not to mention that the Subaru Forester is also one of the
most highly awarded vehicles on the road today. The Forester has been award
with awards that include the 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick+, IIHS Superior Front
Crash Prevention, and the Number 1 Brand Loyalty for Two Years in a Row from JD
Power.
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