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What is the significance of xt in a Subaru Forester?
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The Japanese car company created the all-wheel-drive system to offer excellent traction in all conditions, including off-road situations. When you see the "X" label on any Subaru vehicle such as the 2019 Forester Edition XT, it signifies that the vehicle is equipped with this system. The "T" indicates that it is paired with a turbocharged Boxer engine. In 2019, the manufacturer discontinued the turbocharged Forester 2.0XT model, which had been in production since 2003. This decision disappointed many consumers and Subaru enthusiasts. Subaru explained that they stopped the 2.0XT Forester due to its existing sportiness and the belief that additional power was unnecessary for the new-generation model. The XT versions of Subaru vehicles are tailored to provide more power and enhanced traction for improved cornering abilities.
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Trim level X indicates the base model, while Turbo T indicates the inclusion of turbo. XT represents the elevated trim levels, which has been the traditional approach for the Forester model.
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The Forester's XT Turbo Model was discontinued in 2018. Despite being just milliseconds slower than the WRX STI, the XT Forester is known for its speed. However, an issue with the XT Forester is its CVT, which may require a High Performance CVT cooler if you're planning to tune the XT. A stage 1 tune can significantly boost the XT's speed, with some achieving up to 350 HP. There are reports of a stage 2 tune on YouTube pushing the XT up to 400 HP for just $1,000, outperforming many other makes like BMW 3 Series, Audi, Acura RDX, and Honda Passport in terms of cost and performance. Fans of the XT praise its nimble handling, superior to BMW 3 Series, quick acceleration compared to the RDX, and excellent 4-wheel drive capability, which is rivaled only by the Audi A3. While the Forester XT may not match a Jeep or an aftermarket Hilux in off-road performance, the new XT Outback sport model is even faster when tuned. - :)
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The maximum traction system of Subaru, known as x-mode, is denoted by the abbreviation xt.
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