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Subaru Introduces 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition with Enhanced Features and Rugged Design

Strategic Insights

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The 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition is the second vehicle offered as part of a multi-year strategic marketing partnership between Subaru of America, Inc. and the renowned retailer of active-lifestyle clothing and equipment, L.L.Bean. This new edition expands the Forester line to four models, providing customers with a depth of choices unavailable in other small SUVs, from high value to luxury to sports car-like performance. The Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition is distinguished by exclusive design features, functional upgrades, and luxury amenities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2005 Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition is the second vehicle in a multi-year partnership between Subaru and L.L.Bean, expanding the Forester line to four models.
  • The new edition is equipped with a 165-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine, a 4-speed direct control automatic transmission, and exclusive design features such as steel gray metallic or platinum silver metallic bumpers.
  • The Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition features exclusive beige leather-trimmed upholstery, L.L.Bean logo embossed front seats, and a standard auto-dimming rearview mirror with an electronic compass.
  • The vehicle comes with a standard All-Weather Package, including dual-mode heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, a viscous limited-slip rear differential, and a windshield wiper de-icer.
  • The Forester 2.5 XS L.L.Bean Edition is equipped with a responsive 4-wheel independent suspension, variable-ratio, variable-power assisted rack-and-pinion steering, and 16-inch wheels and tires.
  • The vehicle meets all Federal passenger car safety standards and features a new dual-stage deployment driver's airbag, earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) highest rating ("good") in both side impact and frontal offset crash tests.

Statistics:

  • 4-speed direct control automatic transmission
  • 165-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine
  • 4-wheel independent suspension
  • Variable-ratio, variable-power assisted rack-and-pinion steering
  • 16-inch wheels and tires
  • 29.6 cu. ft. cargo capacity with rear seatbacks up, 62.7 cu. ft. with rear seatbacks down
  • Nearly 600 Subaru dealers across the United States

Sources:

  • Subaru of America, Inc. media website: http://www.media.subaru.com/
  • L.L.Bean website: http://www.l.lbean.com/
  • R.L. Polk & Company new vehicle retail registration statistics: calendar year-end 2002
  • Subaru of America, Inc. press release: April 7, 2004

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