The refreshed Subaru Forester will be offered in four derivatives including the 2.0-litre and 2.5-litre variants in their respective Sport and Premium trims and specifications.
The biggest design changes were at the front end of the vehicle. It now presents a larger grille with a reduced headlight design. The latter now also incorporates LED bulbs for improved driver vision.
“Mirror caps, A and B-pillar covers as well as the rear spoiler and tailgate finishes have all been enhanced,” said Subaru.
The base model Forester sits on 17-inch alloy wheels and the higher-spec model will sport 18″ alloys.
Although the powertrains remain unchanged, the front suspension has been tweaked to improve steering responsiveness, ride quality and handling by reworking the coil springs and dampers. To further improve the NVH levels, the Forester also receives new aluminium engine mount brackets.
Subaru’s X-Mode – the smart all-terrain programme – has been updated to improve Hill Descent Control speed management. The revised X-Mode programme also has the ability to re-engage at speeds of 35 km/h or below, after the system has dis-engaged beyond that speed.
EyeSight Version 4.0
The more advanced version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, delivers all-round improvement. It includes a new dual-camera system with a much wider field of view. “The system now works with better efficiency at intersections, where accidents frequently occur.”
EyeSight 4.0 include three new technologies:
- Active Lane Centering works within the Adaptive Cruise Control function to ensure the vehicle remains in the centre of the lane.
- Lane Departure Prevention assists in keeping the vehicle within the correct lane by actively steering back into the correct lane.
- Autonomous Emergency Steering works as an accident prevention function and can steer the vehicle to avoid an accident, be it a pedestrian, another vehicle or a cyclist.
ES-spec Foresters remain the safest vehicles in their class with the highest 5-star safety ratings across all global safety rating agencies.
2022 Model line-up and pricing
| Subaru Forester 2.0i CVT | Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES CVT | Subaru Forester 2.5i-Sport ES CVT | Subaru Forester 2.5i-S ES CVT | |
| Engine Capacity | 2.0-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder | 2.0-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder | 2.5-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder | 2.5-l Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder |
| Power | 115 kW | 115 kW | 136 kW | 136 kW |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 196 Nm | 239 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6l/100km | 7.6l/100km | 8.3l/100km | 8.3l/100km |
| C02 Emissions | 179g/km | 179g/km | 193g/km | 193g/km |
| Price | R486 000 | R564 000 | R599 000 | R649 000 |
Nteo Nkoli, Marketing Manager at Subaru Southern Africa says, “The new Forester, like the Foresters that have come before it, continues to be the most popular seller in our range of cars. These updates will certainly find more appeal with our customers because they show our innovation, our versatility and our focus on safety – the very things that our customers love about our cars and brand.”
The new Subaru Forester is sold with a 3yr/75 000km full Maintenance Plan as well as 5yr/150 000km Warranty. These are extendable, with various plans available to Subaru customers.
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