Lets look at some of the highlights

• The new Forester comes in a wide choice of models with both petrol and hybrid engines.
• All models come with permanent All Wheel Drive which brings peace of mind for new mums in wet or icy conditions
• In fact, the Forester is one of the safest vehicles in its class
• There is reasonable room in the back seat if I need to sit with bub,
• Boot space is good for all my gear but is filled with it.
• The petrol engines are punchy, but the hybrid is my preferred choice especially around town. Its smooth and responsive
• The economy of around 6.0 litres per 100 km is excellent and really helps the budget.

With a busy lifestyle as a new mum, I need a vehicle that has comfort and is easy to live with. The Forester provides both. It definitely fits the new mum lifestyle.  I am also a fan of the new design.

Pricing is from $43,490 through to $55,990 plus the usual added costs. These prices are excellent value.

Overall, the Subaru Forester gets the Mum and Bub approval.

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The Subaru Forester comes with an ANCAP 5 Star safety rating.

But it has so much more. Like its bigger sibling, the Outback which we spoke about a few weeks ago. The Forester comes with a number of impressive safety features; some you just don’t find on other SUVs.

Lets start with Airbags everywhere. Add to this an impressive list of active features like:

• Subaru “eyesight” system
• emergency braking both front and rear,
• Lane keep assist functions,
• Driver monitoring to alert if you are getting drowsy.
• Reverse camera and
• Pedestrian alert system.

These are just a few of the many features available.

Add to these, the ever present All Wheel drive system. Where all four wheels are driving at all times. This provides such comfort in wet, icy, or slippery conditions.

One major feature is that the engine is designed to slide down under the passenger protection cell in the event of a frontal collision.

It seems that in a Subaru Forester, everywhere you turn there is some system or feature that is designed to protect you.

As a new mum I like the comfort and security that provides for my family.

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Today I want to chat about the stunning backdrop to the drive.

We flew into Christchurch for a briefing and dinner on the first night.

Next day another briefing and off we go. Heading west out of Christchurch the snowcapped mountains are always in your view.

The Canterbury Plains are well known for their agricultural productivity. This also brings beauty in green fields, all cocooned by lots of tree lined wind breaks. It’s a unique landscape that engages to senses at every turn.

The other thing you notice about this northern section of the South Island is the rivers. There are a lot of them. All have rocky banks which allow you to get up close. The colour of the water is an aqua green /blue almost. Coming from the melting snow.

We went to a local tourist icon. Lake Heron station. This has been owned by the Todhunter Family since 1917. Its an amazing 48,000 acres and as well as farming, sheep, and cattle, they operate many tourist adventures such as Heli skiing, Air BnB and more.

We were lucky enough to go for a long drive on the property. Again, with the snow-capped mountains, a bit closer. There are wide rocky riverbeds, creek crossings, mud, and lots of dirt.

This is Forester country. It was absolutely in its element. An adventure playground, where the symmetrical AWD, X-Mode and 220mm of ground clearance provided peace of mind.

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It retains a sleek, yet practical design. Inside the first thing you notice is the all new central screen. This is similar to the Crosstrek and Outback. It’s a functional design with excellent clarity. ‘Otherwise, the premium interior is spacious and well laid out. Seats are especially comfortable.

The big news is the introduction of a full petrol  Hybrid e-Boxer engine. This combines a 2.5-litre Boxer engine with a 90kW electric motor and 1.1kWh battery. Claimed range is 1,000km under ideal conditions.

It’s smooth to drive and I can see it becoming the best selling choice.

Of course, the Forester comes with Subarus brilliant  Symmetrical All Wheel Drive, X-Mode functionality and 220mm of ground clearance. Lets put that into perspective, the Toyota HiLux SR5 has 216mm of ground clearance.

Standard across the range, X-Mode is activated via the infotainment screen and offers either one or two selectable modes – Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud – depending on the variant.

There aren’t many cars that will match the safety and stability of a Subaru in snowy or icy road conditions.

Pricing for the sixth generation Forester is from $43,490 through to $55,990 plus the usual costs.

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There are now seven variants available – four petrol-only and three hybrids.

The new-generation model range has been re-engineered inside and out, with more features demanded by Australian customers as standard across the range.

Subaru’s next-generation strong Hybrid e-Boxer system combines a 2.5-litre Boxer engine with a 90kW electric motor and 1.1kWh battery,

All models have:

• Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system
• 220mm ground clearance,
• standard X-Mode,
• enhanced suspension tuning and
• new dual-pinion steering for improved precision and response.

Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, delivering constant traction to all four wheels for all-weather control. It’s an always-on system, proactively shifting power to where it’s needed most. It’s without doubt the best true 4WD system available.

Inside it now comes with the large vertical central screen like the Outback. In addition, there is wireless smart phone connectivity and charging.

Other features include:

• 360° Surround View Monitor for increased visibility off-road
• Enhanced cabin insulation and vibration damping for reduced interior noise.
• Ergonomic seating for increased comfort

Subaru Forester remains the thinking person’s choice for adventurous activities. Pricing is from $43,490 through to $55,990 plus the usual costs.

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