Subaru fans, particularly Forester fans, the new Forester has made a quiet entrance to the South African market. The new Forester features a new direct-injection four-cylinder, 2.0-litre Boxer® engine that delivers 115kW of power at 6000rpm and 196Nm of torque at 4000rpm. This is delivered through a Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) that is lighter and more efficient, but also improved to better match engine noise and therefore deliver a more silent driving experience. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive remains standard across the range and in combination with the engine, provides balanced, safe, and according to Subaru agile and fun driving experience.
Select Forester models feature Subaru’s drive mode selection programme, Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE). This drive mode selector located on the multi-function steering wheel tailors the driving experience between more economical and comfortable driving to a more sporty and dynamic experience. Intelligent Mode delivers a smooth driving performance where Sport Mode delivers a more responsive throttle
Foresters have become known for delivering unbelievable off-road ability, a smooth driving experience on gravel roads and poor road conditions. X-Mode and Hill Descent Control is standard across the range, but a more advanced X-Mode is added to the high spec model. The new Forester confidently conquers almost any road all at the turn of this new X-Mode selector dial. This new version now has a SNOW/DIRT mode for slippery surfaces covered with snow, dirt or gravel. The other option is D. SNOW/MUD mode for especially treacherous surfaces on which the car can become stuck such as deep snow, mud, or dry dirt. Selecting these modes moderates power delivery to the wheels that need it most.
As with the new wave of Subaru vehicles recently released, the Forester ushers in the highest levels of comfort, convenience and technology specifications. It’s the nature of Forester to offer great levels of value in the entire package, no less with the new car. Standard features across the range are high-resolution touchscreen infotainment with smartphone integration, Apply Car Play, Android Auto, Bluetooth® control with switches to operate these on the steering wheel as well as voice-command functionality and four USB ports. Also, standard are electric windows, electric parking brake, electric side mirrors, multi-function display, remote keyless entry, a security system with engine immobilizer and powered seats for the driver and passenger.
The High spec version adds features such as electric seats with 2-memory programmable settings, a 9-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, rain-sensing front windscreen wipers, and Sunroof.
Forester also features a revised electric tailgate that operates in 5 seconds, almost half the time of the previous model.
Pricing:
- 2.0i CVT (Base Spec) retails at R429 000
- 2.0i-L ES CVT (Medium Spec) retails at R469 000
- 2.0i-S ES CVT (High Spec) retails at R499 000
