Asubaru Forester 2018 assembly for Russia is performed only in one enterprise, although it has been released in plants in several countries for 19 years. All-wheel drive with clearance more than 20 cm is in demand in Europe, Japan and North America, Africa, and even Australia. He was popular in Russia - the autoconecern was going to even open the Russian factory. However, the Forester assembly in the Russian Federation did not begin in the scheduled time, nor in 2017 - there is no reason to assume that the assembly lines will earn in the future.
Where they collect Subaru Forester
At the very beginning of the release, the car was delivered only to Japanese car dealerships. However, with an increase in demand for the urban SUV, it began to sell it to other countries. Gradually increased the volume of the machine, the 4th generation of which was shown in 2012. The latest version of the car was introduced in March 2018.
Reply, where they collect the new Subaru Forester for Russia, it is easy:
- Machines have already been produced long ago only at one plant - Gunma Yajima in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Here is the assembly for Ukraine, the EU and other markets.
- A few years ago, the modification of an SUV for Asia called Chevrolet Forester was collected at the Indian enterprise General Motors. Production stopped after the sale of GM of his share in the SUBARU autoconecerne.
- The Forester model was produced in the USA - the SIA plant in Lafayette (Indiana). From here they supplied the cars to the North American market. Now there are only models of Legacy and Outback, to which the Impreza car added in 2016.
In 2014, the car was going to release Avtotor in the Kaliningrad company. However, the company's plans no longer include work in this direction. The reason for the rejection of plans is to reduce the demand for this model - in 2015, domestic car dealers sold no more than 10,000 cars. Although this situation simplifies the answer to the question where Subaru Forester for Russia and any other country are collected.
Build quality
Comparing different assemblies of the Subaru Forester, you can see the difference in the equipment produced for the Japanese market and for Russia - although they are completely identical outside. The first difference is the car's salon, which the Russian version received not such a high-quality finish and it seems not so roomy. Different cars and engines - modifications for the Russian Federation are completed not in such a productive motor, which is why their dynamics are worse.
There are disadvantages and noise insulation of such an SUV. On the other hand, domestic versions are more adapted to Russian roads, pits faster and successfully cope with off-road. Although even the driver of such a car is not recommended to slow down the road.
Despite small differences in the assembly, and the Japanese version, and models for the domestic market, and the machines manufactured earlier for other countries provide maximum comfort and driver, and passengers. It concerns and heating the seats, and convenient control of the car systems directly from the steering wheel, and the electrical adjustment of the glass, seats and mirrors.
Each of us had to hear about cars Subaru, because this brand is popular and in demand in the global automotive market. This car brand was born in Japan. It has developed rapidly, the performance expanded, and the company has grown its power.
The manufacturer for a relatively short segment of time was able to overcome the mark of 20 million cars, which were released under the Subaru brand. But is it for all the SUBARU car manufacturer - Japan? Perhaps the production of some models has been established in other countries?
Subaru Impreza assembly site
This car began to be delivered in the domestic market in 2010. Then it was 1.9 liters and clearance at the level of 185 mm. Such a car was supplied from Japan, however, now little has changed. This model continues to be produced by the Japanese factory "Yajima Factory".
At one time there was a conversation about the intentions of the company to establish the production of Subaru Impreza in Russia for the domestic market and neighboring countries. The Kaliningrad "Avtotor" and the Gorky plant was considered. Something went wrong and the Japanese company did not embody his intentions into reality. Because the Russians are still driving on.
Engine car Subaru Imprem WRX What you can not say about the Americans. For them, Impreza is going at the local enterprise (Lafayette city). These cars are sold within the country and for exports do not go.
Subaru Forester Assembly Place
No less interesting will learn where the Subaru Forester is collected. This car can be called legendary, his story began almost 20 years ago and is still popular among motorists around the world.
This model is equipped, the clearance is 20 cm, and in the last generation - even 22 cm. The assembly of the Subaru Forester is carried out in Japan (Enterprise Gunma Yajima). Even spare parts for it are produced in this country.
Not so long ago, the GM concern was engaged in the release of one of the modifications for deliveries to India. These cars were produced and strongly inferior to the Japanese original in quality. After the sale of General Motors, the share of Subaru was stopped by Forester's release under the Chevrolet brand.
The plans of the company attended the option to build a Subaru Forester assembly in Russia. And again this idea was not embodied in life. Therefore, as before, Subaru Forester for Russia is produced in Japan.
Some time Assembling Subaru Forester, at the SIA plant (Lafayette). It lasted for a long time, now on this enterprise only three models Subaru: Legacy, Outback, Impreza. From here we can conclude that the production of most models is concentrated in Japanese factories. Accordingly, the new model Subaru XV for Russia is also collected in the native country of the brand.
The company's plans for the expansion and opening of new production facilities have not yet been implemented. Perhaps this is the best, because the Japanese technique, including the car, has always been valued above precisely for excellent quality. It seems that the manufacturer does not want to spoil his first-class product. We can only observe the development of the company, its innovations and growth rates.
Subaru Forester is a compact crossover, which has been produced since 1997. He was developed on the new chassis. Thus, the car turned out a large clearance and a permanent four-wheel drive. In appearance, the model came out more like an SUV, but to a wagon. But, it does not prevent her from being popular for many years.
In Russia, the car is in demand so far. That is why we decided to conduct a comparative analysis, and to deal with Subaru Forester for our market.
Soubaru's plants
Subaru Forester for Russia was going to:
- in America;
- in Japan.
First, the car was intended only for the Japanese market. But, after it began to buy massively, she was solved to sell in world salons. This model combined all the best quality cars. We are talking about dynamism, manageability, comfort and efficiency. There is a hard body, four-wheel drive and high landing.
For the first time in the European market, the car appeared in 2008. Under her hood, a motor was installed in two liters. He issued a power of 147 horsepower. The last generation sold now in Russia was presented in 2012. It is produced with two-liter engines under the hood and power of 146 and 276 horsepower. As a gearbox, you can choose a stepless variator or a six-speed manual gearbox.
The fourth generation is equipped with a regime for road off road. It made the car even more popular. Now you can ride a slipcaster asphalt and tops. Also, there is an electric drive trunk and a variety of programs you need.
Comparison Subaru Forester OUR and Japanese assembly
Compare two almost the same car is very difficult. But, to ride the Subaru Forester is a pleasure, and therefore, we gladly checked both models.
A Japanese sports car with a 2.5-liter engine and ours with a 2-liter unit compared. In the appearance of the differences you will not find. Although the sports model seems more sympathetic. There is an openwork form of bumpers, registration of headlights in the metal and alloy wheels by 18 inches. In the cabin, the Japanese assembly jeep also seems better. It seems to be capacious. But our manufacturers added a good hatch to the roof.
As for dynamic characteristics, each machine has its advantages. Japanese wins in acceleration. Of course, this was achieved at the expense of the larger volume of the engine and its power. Recall, the Japanese gives 172 horsepower with a torque of 235 nm. Marks in a hundred kilometers model reaches in 9.9 seconds. At the same time, it is fully equipped and weighs 1513 kilograms. The Russian car issues 150 horsepower with a torque in 198 nm. It accelerates to hundreds in 11.8 seconds. Note that our car more weighs. Therefore, the difference in the dynamics of acceleration is quite understandable and explained. It is also worth saying that in this matter our masters are well done.
The two-liter machine is perfectly adapted to our roads. She quickly passes pit and experiences only soft blows on wheels. The fact is that the Russians establish smooth springs and the front suspension. The main thing is not to brake on the off-road and do not ship the car to the tasks.
It is worth saying that the model of our assembly does not have flaws at all. Of course, you can mention noise insulation, an order of magnitude lower than that of the Japanese, but it is all even better than the competitors.
Subaru Forester both our and Japanese assembly are most comfortable. They have electrical adjustments of all that can be invented only. For example, seats, steering, glasses and trunk. Also, there is heated seats and mirrors, three sockets and control buttons on the steering wheel. Thus, in the cabin you can be with a maximum comfort even when traveling for long distances.
There is a huge amount of cargo both in the cabin and outside the car. That is, a special trailer with a mass of up to one and a half tons is clinging.
Our masters increased the rigidity of the body and now, if you go to the pit, then you will not feel anything else.
As for fuel, usually, jeeps require a lot of fuel. But, Subaru Forester, regardless of the assembly, consumes from 6.3 to 6.7 liters per hundred on the highway, and in the city he "eats" from 10.7 to 10.9 liters. For a semi-trial jeep, it's just fine.
In comparative characteristic, we discovered you the prospects for the Japanese and Russian assembly Subaru Forester. At the end of the article, I would like to say that it is simply impossible to choose the best option from these cars, because everyone has its advantages. And also, I would like to mention that the assembly in our country does not pass at the full zinc. All items come from Japan, and we are simply attached. A peculiar designer, worth almost two million rubles.
In general, the model is suitable for any age group of the population. Moving on it, you will get the most pleasure, and you will not regret it for a second that they purchased it.
Subaru is a car brand of a large industrial concern Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Cars are far from the only field of FHI; In addition to them, FHI is engaged in aircraft technology, railway transport, shipbuilding, etc. The history of the concern, thanks to which the Subaru brand appeared on the world, began in 1917.
Young Engineer, Chikuhi Nakajima Aviation Enthusiast (Chikuhei Nakajima), opened this year in the city of Nakagami Aviation Research Laboratory ("The Aircraft Research Laboratory"). Aviation at the time in Japan was not as such, but thanks to the First World War, which demonstrated its capabilities, opened, in particular, Nakadzhima's laboratory. In 1931, the laboratory turned into an aircraft enterprise called Nakajima Aircraft Co., Ltd, and in World War II, Nakadzhima aircraft were very and very in demand - until 1945. In the defeated Japan, American occupation authorities applied antitrust and prohibitive laws to Nakajima Aircraft, the company was renamed Fuji Sangye Ltd., and since Japan could not have an army at that time, the company took up motor boats, cars, buses and gasoline engines - had to apply Workings and talents in these areas. The automotive production as such was not yet; His prostineer can be considered the Rabbit MotorOL ("Rabbit") released in 1946, when creating the aviation spare parts remained from the war.
In 1950, Fuji Sangyo broke up for 12 independent events, some of which later ceased to exist. But in 1953, the five most stronger of separated companies came together and united in Fuji Heavy Industries. Later, the sixth joined them. The corporation with headquarters in Hiroshima took up the production of jet aircraft, chainsaw, Rabbit and diesel motor collections and gradually achieved more and more success. In 1954, a prototype of a passenger car was created - P-1 (Subaru 1500), in which for the first time in the Japanese automotive industry, a monococular body structure was realized. With all its excellent running qualities and comfort, the car did not go into production due to the financial difficulties associated with its release and sales. But afterwards he played a significant role in developing models and.
By the way, the name Subaru was born thanks to the FHI president - Kenji Kita (Kenji Kita). When P-1 was created, China announced a competition for the best name for him. He believed that the Japanese car should wear a Japanese name. But none of the proposed names did not benefit the competition, and in the end, China came up with the name itself - they turned out to be the word subaru. In Japanese, it means "to unite, collect together", and is also the name of the constellation of the Pleiad (part of the Constellation of the Taurus). Without a telescope in the Pleiades, you can consider six stars (in fact more than 200), and just by fusion of six companies and the Fuji Heavy Industries concern was formed.
This Automobile Debit of Subaru took place only in 1958. In the exhaust war of Japan, when raw materials and fuels lacked for engineering, the government in order to stimulate his own industry adopted a law, according to which there were practically no taxes of passenger cars up to 360 cm long and with gasoline consumption less than 3.4 liters per 100 km. FHI has become the first company that issued the car corresponding to these requirements - Subaru 360. It was only 3 m long, equipped with a 2-cylinder two-stroke engine with a volume of 358 ccm and a capacity of 16 hp. In addition, he possessed a modern design using plastics and aluminum and an independent rear suspension. The engine was located at the back. The car was very successful, largely overtook the competitors and allowed the FHI concern to strengthen in the automotive market, even though at first it was rather low - in the first year of production, it was possible to realize only 604 copies. But already in the next, 1959, 5111 such cars were issued, and another two years - more than 22 thousand. Subaru has become the leading manufacturer of cars of this class in Japan, and 360 has acquired new types of body - a wagon and a compartment with a soft roof.
In 1961, the division was founded, the direction of which was delivered vans and pickups. Inspired by the success of Subaru 360, in 1965 the company decided to enter the market of larger cars and released the SUBARU 1000 model. It was the first Japanese serial car with front driving wheels, with a 4-cylinder opposite engine with a volume of 997 cc. 55 hp. . (From this model, the story of Subaru's opposite engines began), with avant-garde at that time appearance, which became the benchmark for many imitation. Looking at increasing sales in the domestic market, the management of the concern decided to attempt to export their cars to Europe and the United States. Subaru of America, Inc. was founded in Philadelphia For the American market, a model 360 was chosen, but an attempt to export it ended with failure. But in the Japanese market, the car did not stop using popularity, as well as the model R-2 model R-2 in 1969. And at the change of subaru 1000 at the same time an upgraded version appeared - Subaru FF, with an increased engine volume.
But soon (in 1971), Subaru FF was changed by the model - the world's first all-wheel drive car, which caused a huge interest of both specialists and ordinary buyers. Thanks to this, SUBARU car ranked free from more powerful competitors of all-wheel drive cars. And in 1972, the Rex model came to the R-2 change with a 2-cylinder engine with a volume of 356 cm and water-cooled. In 1974, Leone shown abroad began to experience this sales boum - for two years, 100,000 cars were sold, of which 300,000 in the United States. In 1975, exports amounted to 26.9%. In 1977, exports to the US model began. The production of Subaru cars in the meantime gradually went uphill - in 1979 it was 150,000 cars, and in 1980 - 202,000.
1982 - Subaru begins to produce turbocharged engines. In 1983, a model was presented with a full drive minibus. The 5 millionth Subaru car came from the plant. 1984 - the appearance of the Justy model, which for the first time in the world was installed by electronically controlled by the ECVT variator. The production of SUBARU 4WD cars has reached 1 million magnitude. About 250,000 cars were produced annually, of which a little more than half went to export. And in 1985, Subaru released a luxury sports car - Alcyone (XT), which possessed a 6-cylinder opposit engine with a capacity of 145 hp. and a multitude of ultra-modern characteristics and functions. In 1987, a joint venture opened with Isuzu Motors - Subaru Isuzu Automotive Inc. In the same year, the "follower" of Leone appeared, designed to change it in the model range - Legacy, whose history continues to this day. Legacy was shown at the International Motor Show in Chicago. He, like Leone, was equipped with a full drive; But, unlike Leone, here manufacturers have abandoned the disconnected rear drive and completely switched to 4WD. In 1989, in Arizona, on the track of the test landfill, Legacy has set 2 world and 13 national records. It passed 100,000 km from an average speed of 223.345 km / h and overcame this distance in 19 days of continuous ride on tracks with stops only for refueling, changing consumables and, of course, pilots. At the same time, Legacy Station Wagon is standard (for the Japanese domestic market, with a 2.0 Twin Turbo engine) set a speed record for serial universal - 249.981 km / h - on Highway in the vicinity of Salt Lake City. In addition, in the US, the company Subaru-Isuzu Automotive began production, and the Gran Turismo class car was put on the Tokyo Auto Show -, all-wheel drive sports accumulation with so avant-garde design that he was not outdated so far.
Since 1990, a new period has begun in the history of SUBARU - cooperation with the British company Prodrive. The concern decided to participate in motor racing, and Prodrive began to prepare Subaru cars for competitions. Already in the same year, Legacy won Safary Rally in the group "N". So began the brilliant path of Subaru in the rally and annular championships, where the cars of this brand more than once won victory. And in the "civilian" industry, Subaru in 1990 released a purely urban car of a small class - Vivio. It has been equipped with a 658 cubic cubic meter engine and have already become a famous variator. There was also a "sports" modification of this car, dispersed up to 100 km / h in just 5.4 seconds due to the bistribated motor with a capacity of 102 hp (with the same volume). On the rally car, built on the basis of such Vivio, Pilot Colin Makray was successfully played at Safari Rally.
1992 - Another novelty appears on the market - Impreza, which has become a legendary car due to its continued participation in the rally and equipping the whole range of engines - from 1.6 liters to a 2-liter turbocharged. Impreza has become a real standard for imitation from other automakers. In 1993, a new generation of Legacy appeared; In the same year, the car of this model first won one of the steps of the WRC - Rally in New Zealand. In 1994, a trial batch of the Outback model was a trial of a new class car, a car of a passenger sports stationary with an SUV capabilities. At the same time, Subaru followed a common trend for all automakers by creating an electric car in 1995 - Subaru Sambar EV, and in 1996, Outback went into the series. In the same year, a bumper processing system was developed and launched. 1997 - the year of the appearance of another model from Subaru - Forester, which delivered a lot of difficulties to classifiers. This car was very difficult to attribute any of the categories already known at that time; He was something average between the universal and an SUV. Moreover, they began to refer to him and imitate other automakers; So Subaru has created "Reference CAR". Forester was equipped with a 2-liter opposite engine and a 5-speed gearbox. In 1998, the Pleo model came to replace Vivio, the third generation of Legacy appeared. LEGACY STATION WAGON installed a new world speed record for universal, and besides this, together with Pleo became the "new car of the year" in Japan. 1999 He became the year of the creation of alliances - business agreements were signed with General Motors and Suzuki Motor Corporation.
In 2000, Impreza received the title of the year in Japan. At the Detroit Auto Show of 2002, a Pickup Baja was shown, the basis of which was Outback. To date, Subaru produces their cars in 9 factories, 5 of which are located in Japan, and sells them in 100 countries of the world. Every year, about half a million SUBARU cars are produced; Someone will seem a small number, but do not forget that the concern Fuji Heavy Industries, in addition to cars, is busy and other industries. Distinctive features of Subaru can confidently name such branded developments that are used now all over the world, as a four-wheel drive (which still remains the SUBARU trademark), opposite engines and monocouette body design. And, of course, the high quality and improperness of cars demonstrating excellent characteristics both in everyday use and in motor racing.
For many years, the Japanese Subaru concern for the European and American market supplies high-quality and original cars. Vehicles from this manufacturer can be seen in every corner of the planet, including in Russia. Most of all our compatriots soul the Subaru Forester crossover. The first generation of this car was released in 1977. This car model was built on the basis no less well known in the Russian Federation of the car Subaru Impreza. Surely you wonder where the Forester is collecting Subaru for the domestic market?
Everything is simple here, this car, as well as the first generation, is collected in Japan at the enterprise "Gunma Yajima Factory". It is that the Forester crossover supplies from the country of the rising sun. That is, our buyers can acquire only a purebred "Japanese". Initially, this car model was released exclusively for the country's domestic market. But the car enjoyed in great demand far beyond Japan. She was popular in the USA, Far East and Australia. Only in 2008 auto Subaru Forester appeared on the European market.
The "Japanese" was equipped with a 147-strong 2.0-liter diesel turbo turbo. The presentation of the car took place on the Motor Show in Paris. The fourth generation of the Japanese crossover on the domestic and European market appeared in 2012. The cars were equipped with two types of power units. Buyers could buy Subaru Forester with a 2-liter engine (146 hp) or with a 2.0-liter motor, outstanding 276 horsepower power.
Features "Japanese"
Few people know, but Subaru Forester is the very first crossover on the planet. It was the Japanese the first to combine an SUV with a family universal. Until that time, no one knew about such a thing as the "crossover" and did not hear. Where Subaru Forester is produced today, still do not forget that this type of TCs invented them. This crossover is built on the platform of the Subaru Impreza model. For four generations, the car has changed much not only outwardly, but also inside. The design of the crossover makes it really unique in its class.
The interior of this car model is very similar to the interior of the Impreza. This is not surprising, because both cars have a common platform. For the interior decoration, the Japanese used materials of very good quality, because the car is a representative of the middle class. The volume of the luggage compartment in this car will delight its owners. With folded rear seats, its maximum sizes will be 1577 liters. Russian buyers can purchase Forester or with a six-speed "mechanics", or with a stepless variator. The Russian market offers a Japanese crossover with two variants of power plants. This may be Subaru Forester with an atmospheric on a 2.0-liter or crossover with a 2.5-liter engine.
Few of world automakers can offer customers a similar machine to Japanese. Subaru Forester crossover is special. In this car, the engine is located vertically, it means that during the operation of the power unit, the pistons are moving on / down. This is the opposite type of engine that has many advantages. Thanks to this location of the motor, the car formed a low center of gravity. A big role is played by the fact where Subaru Forester is released. Also, this machine makes a full symmetric "Symmetrical AWD", which provides excellent dynamics and excellent vehicle handling.
Characteristics and prices
The Russian market officially supply the Japanese with a basic gasoline 2-liter unit that issues 150 horsepower (198 nm). Motor is working for a pair with a 6-speed mechanical KP. Overbabor with such a transmission until the first hundred, the driver will be possible for 10.6 seconds. The maximum speed of the crossover is a little more than 190 km / h. In terms of fuel consumption, there are not many cars with such a move - in the city - 10.4 liters, on the way beyond it - 6.7 liters. Also, Russian buyers have the opportunity to buy Subaru Forester with an atmospheric power 2.5-liter unit. Motor issues 171 hp (235 nm). This engine "eats" a little more than gasoline (in the city - 10.9 liters, outside the city - 6.7 l.).
Until the first hundreds of cars with such an engine can be overclocked for 9.9 seconds. The dimensions of the Japanese crossover are also impressive: 4595 mm × 1795 mm × 1735 mm. Prices for cars depending on the configuration range from 1,119,000 (basic option) to 1,864,000 rubles (maximum equipment). This crossover is the most sold in the domestic market, and the reason for this may be where the subarua Forester is collected, the corresponding characteristics and capabilities of the vehicle. The Japanese crossover is very interesting and unusual, and in order to feel it, you must ride yourself driving the "Japanese".
