Our family car, a Honda Stream, was due to be scraped soon so we were in the market for a replacement. Initially we were considering getting a used car but after much calculation by the hubby, we realised a brand new car had
lower depreciation (i.e. a new car was cheaper than a used car due to the drop in COE).
Since I liked driving hatchbacks, the hubby was considering an SUV. And since we obviously couldn't afford
a Volvo XC90 even though we really love it , the new
Subaru Forester was the best alternative (cheaper but with similar horsepower).
Trying out the spacious boot of the Forester at the Subaru showroom
I was quite pleased to find out that the Subaru showroom at Leng Kee had an awesome
Kids Corner to entertain the kids while we checked out the cars on display.
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Subaru Kids Corner
Door and shoe rack
The space is well decorated, enclosed and padded to ensure your child's safety
The lounge area is next to the Kids Corner
Parents can watch what their kids are up to in the Kids Corner while relaxing in the lounge with a cup of coffee
My kids loved the Kids Corner! So thoughtful of Subaru to provide a space like this for their customers.
After we received news that we won the bid for the COE of our Subaru Forester, we went to Subaru in Toa Payoh to pick it up.
Subaru Toa Payoh
Everyone, meet
Azura !
Azura is a blue Subaru Forester XT
Under the hood
Our very enthusiastic car sales person took a lot of photos for us!
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After driving the car for more than a month, these are the Forester's features that we liked:
In-built GPS
although it's not as updated as Google Maps
Memory seats for multiple drivers
so that we don't have to keep adjusting the seats whenever either of us takes the wheel
Huge sunroof
great for Christmas lights watching
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) System matches my existing car seat
LATCH systems use strong metal anchors rather than the seat belt to install the car seat
this is safer for my boy as he is no longer able to press the seat belt buckle and release the seat belt (thereby endangering himself)
Super spacious boot
Reverse camera
Cruise Control
So useful for our road trips to Malaysia
Horsepower
In-built GPS and entertainment system
Clockwise from left : Standard steering wheel with cruise control;
Sunroof
Light and mirror in the sunshade for the passenger
Sleeping in his car seat which is bolted to the LATCH system
Very spacious boot space
Electronic Rear door
We got the XT (i.e. Turbo) version because the hubby has a need for speed *laughs*
Of course, it is lacking a lot of other features which is why it is a lot cheaper than other SUVs such as the Volvo:
Resolution for entertainment screen is so-so
Less sophisticated alarm/warning system than the Volvo
No dedicated air-conditioning for the back passengers
No Park Assist
Not sure if I can parallel park this car (-_-)
No Auto-Brake for temporary stops (such as at traffic lights) so that you don't have to depress the brake or use the hand-brake
Very soft horn
Less sensitive brake system
But well for the price we pay, I'd say it's still value for money.
Here's to more road trips and
#AdventureswithAzura ! =)
