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The Citizen
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
New Subaru Forester coming to South Africa
Its most recent local market developments having been in 2023 when it announced pricing for the XV and the turbocharged Outback XT, Subaru has officially confirmed the sixth generation Forester for South Africa by way of a teaser image on its Instagram page. What to expect? Shown on the eve of the Los Angeles International Auto Show nearly two years ago, the internally named SL Forester not only sports a less rounded appearance than the preceding SK, but a stiffer Global Platform foundation as well as improved steering. Wider and longer than the SK, the SL also has more boot space ranging from 838l to 2 106l, and inside, improved materials plus the portrait-style 11.6-inch Starlink infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Subaru Southern Africa (@subaru_sa) While specification is set to vary depending on the trim level, notable items available in the States include heated and ventilated front seats, a hands-free electric tailgate, wireless smartphone charger, dual-zone climate control and LED headlights. As part of the heavily revised EyeSight range of safety and driver assistance systems, the Forester comes equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Reverse Automatic Braking, Driver Attention Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Exit Assist and Lane Keep Assist. In addition, Subaru has upgraded the quality of the forward facing camera, as well as the overall 360-degree surround-view system. Up front Up front, the South African-spec Forester is unlikely to offer the 1.8l turbocharged flat-four Boxer engine, or indeed the pair of hybrid units consisting of the mild-hybrid 2l e-Boxer and the self-charging 2.5l e-Boxer. As in not only the US but also Australasia, the only unit set to be available is the conventional normally aspirated 2.5l that produces 132kW/241Nm in the former and 136kW/247Nm Down Under. In both instances, a revised Lineartronic CVT sends the amount of twist to all four wheels through Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system. At present, the outgoing local market Forester has a choice of two powerunits; the 2l flat-four outputting 115kW/196Nm and the mentioned 2.5 rated at 136kW/239Nm. More soon Priced from $43 490 (R504 629) in Australia and $29 995 (R528 536) in the United States, Subaru South Africa is yet to confirm an exact date of reveal, however, given the commencing of the teaser campaign yesterday, expect more details to be announced soon. As a reminder, the current three model SK Forester range starts at R699 000 for the 2.0i S ES, extends to R729 000 for the 2.5i Sport ES and ends at R780 000 for the flagship 2.5i S ES. This article first appeared in the The Citizen. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Teasers start: New Subaru Forester coming to South Africa
As with the current, soon to be outgoing model, the new Forester is likely to continue with the normally aspirated 2.5-litre flat-four Boxer engine connected to a CVT. Sixth generation Forester has been approved for South Africa, although a date of reveal remains unknown. Image: Subaru North America Its most recent local market developments having been in 2023 when it announced pricing for the XV and the turbocharged Outback XT, Subaru has officially confirmed the sixth generation Forester for South Africa by way of a teaser image on its Instagram page. What to expect? Shown on the eve of the Los Angeles International Auto Show nearly two years ago, the internally named SL Forester not only sports a less rounded appearance than the preceding SK, but a stiffer Global Platform foundation as well as improved steering. Wider and longer than the SK, the SL also has more boot space ranging from 838-litres to 2 106-litres, and inside, improved materials plus the portrait-style 11.6-inch Starlink infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. ALSO READ: Angular looking new Subaru Forester emerges from the woods While specification is set to vary depending on the trim level, notable items available in the States include heated and ventilated front seats, a hands-free electric tailgate, wireless smartphone charger, dual-zone climate control and LED headlights. Interior recieves more premium materials, as well as the latest 11.6-inch Starlink infotainment system. Image: Subaru North America As part of the heavily revised EyeSight range of safety and driver assistance systems, the Forester comes equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, Reverse Automatic Braking, Driver Attention Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Exit Assist and Lane Keep Assist. In addition, Subaru has upgraded the quality of the forward facing camera, as well as the overall 360-degree surround-view system. Up front Up front, the South African-spec Forester is unlikely to offer the 1.8-litre turbocharged flat-four Boxer engine, or indeed the pair of hybrid units consisting of the mild-hybrid 2.0-litre e-Boxer and the self-charging 2.5-litre e-Boxer. As in not only the US but also Australasia, the only unit set to be available is the conventional normally aspirated 2.5-litre that produces 132kW/241Nm in the former and 136kW/247Nm Down Under. Rear is less rounded than the current Forester, but still represents more of an evolution. Image: Subaru North America In both instance, a revised Lineartronic CVT sends the amount of twist to all four wheels through Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system. At present, the outgoing local market Forester has a choice of two powerunits; the 2.0-litre flat-four outputting 115kW/196Nm and the mentioned 2.5 rated at 136kW/239Nm. More soon Priced from $43 490 (R504 629) in Australia and $29 995 (R528 536) in the United States, Subaru South Africa is yet to confirm an exact date of reveal, however, given the commencing of the teaser campaign today (1 July), expect more details to be announced soon. As a reminder, the current three model SK Forester range starts at R699 000 for the 2.0i S ES, extends to R729 000 for the 2.5i Sport ES and ends at R780 000 for the flagship 2.5i S ES. NOW READ: Forester Subaru's proud flag-bearer in South Africa
7NEWS
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Subaru Forester price and specs: Base price up almost $5000 for new-gen SUV
The new-generation Subaru Forester will be pricier than its predecessor, but fitted with more standard kit and a much more impressive hybrid powertrain. Pre-orders have now opened, ahead of first customer deliveries in early July. Subaru Australia expects strong demand for both petrol and hybrid powertrains, though it says wait times will be kept to a 'reasonable minimum'. The new mid-size SUV comes in seven distinct variants, comprising four non-hybrid petrol grades – powered by the same 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine as the existing model – and three hybrid variants using Subaru's new 'strong hybrid' powertrain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Boasting greater power and battery capacity and reduced fuel consumption than the old Forester Hybrid, it offers a claimed range of more than 1000km between refills. The base price has climbed by $4800, however, the new entry-level grade – renamed simply AWD – gains features such as heated front seats, a larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, larger alloy wheels, and Subaru's driver monitoring system. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is reserved for the top two hybrid grades, marking the first time a digital cluster has been available in a Forester in Australia. New safety equipment across the range include an emergency driving stop system, a wide-angle monocular camera, and two additional airbags. Pricing The outgoing Forester was priced from $38,690 before on-road costs for the base 2.5i and $50,140 before on-roads for the flagship Hybrid S. Drivetrains and Efficiency There's a new e-Boxer 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain available, while the carryover petrol engine has received some enhancements. To give you an idea of the upgrade the Forester Hybrid has received, the outgoing model utilises an electric motor producing just 12kW of power and 66Nm of torque to supplement its smaller 2.0-litre boxer four, which produces 100kW and 196Nm on its own. It also upgrades from a 48-litre fuel tank to a 63L one, while combined cycle fuel consumption has been reduced by 0.5L/100km compared with the outgoing hybrid. That means the Forester Hybrid is still thirstier than, for example, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which consumes 4.8L/100km. The hybrid features Subaru's TH2B hybrid transaxle, with a planetary gearseat and a secondary electric motor/generator to handle engine starts and battery recharging. A transaxle damper replaces the traditional torque converter, and unlike the CVT in the petrol Forester there are no pulleys or chains – power delivery is instead managed by the electric motor and planetary gear set. The petrol Forester has the same power output as its predecessor, though torque is up by 8Nm and the CVT has a broader gear ratio range with lower first and reverse gears to aid hill climbing. Subaru also claims it has reduced noise, vibration and harshness and improved the engine's reliability and responsiveness. The Forester rides on MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension. Dimensions The new Forester is 15mm longer and 11mm wider than its predecessor. All petrol models have a spare wheel with hybrids having a tyre repair kit, however, a towbar-mounted spare wheel carrier (pictured) is optional, as is a full-size spare wheel. Servicing and Warranty Subaru Australia backs its lineup with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the hybrid's battery. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Capped-price servicing information isn't yet available. Safety The updated Subaru Forester is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating, but it was awarded five stars by sister organisation Euro NCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: 9 airbags, including: Wide-angle monocular camera (NEW) Front side radar Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse) Autonomous emergency steering Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver monitoring system Emergency lane-keep assist Lane-keep assist Emergency driving stop system (NEW) Traffic sign recognition Rear cross-traffic alert Surround-view camera Rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring Standard Equipment Specification differs slightly between petrol and hybrid models. 2025 Subaru Forester AWD equipment highlights: 18-inch alloy wheels Automatic, steering-responsive LED headlights Power-folding exterior mirrors LED front fog lights Front cornering lights Ladder-style roof rails 'X-Mode' with one drive mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) with two modes Hill descent control Proximity entry with push-button start 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Wireless phone charger USB-A and USB-C outlets 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen 6-speaker sound system Heated front seats Cloth upholstery Dual-zone climate control with rear vents Leather-wrapped steering wheel One-touch power-folding rear seats 60:40 split/fold rear seats Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Forester AWD Premium adds: Power tailgate with kick sensor 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar 8-way power passenger seat Satellite navigation Auto-dipping passenger-side mirror Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory Forester AWD Sport adds: Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels Power sunroof 'X-Mode' with two drive modes Black front grille with green insert Green badging Water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel Green interior stitching Forester AWD Touring adds: Gloss black front grille, front and rear bumper accents, side mirrors Low-profile roof rails Leather and suede upholstery in black or brown Ventilated front seats 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer Forester AWD Hybrid adds (over base Forester): Paddle shifters for regenerative braking Forester AWD Sport Hybrid adds (over Forester Sport): Bronze 19-inch alloy wheels 'Enhanced suspension for improved comfort on bumpy roads' Bronze exterior accents Low-profile roof rails 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer Forester AWD Touring Hybrid adds (over Forester Touring): Dark grey machined gloss finish 19-inch alloy wheels Colours No exterior finishes come at an additional cost. The full colour palette comprises: Crystal White pearl Ice Silver metallic (excludes AWD Hybrid Sport) Magnetite Grey metallic Crystal Black silica Crimson Red pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Brilliant Bronze metallic (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Daybreak Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Sapphire Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Cashmere Gold Opal (excludes AWD Sport) Autumn Green metallic River Rock pearl Interior colours differ across the range. AWD, AWD Premium and AWD Hybrid variants come with a choice of either black or grey/platinum cloth upholstery. AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport grades exclusively offer water-repellant grey/black upholstery. AWD Touring and AWD Hybrid Touring grades, which feature leather and Ultrasuede upholstery, offer a choice of either black or brown/black colourways.
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Subaru Forester price and specs: Base price up almost $5000 for new-gen SUV
The new-generation Subaru Forester will be pricier than its predecessor, but fitted with more standard kit and a much more impressive hybrid powertrain. Pre-orders have now opened, ahead of first customer deliveries in early July. Subaru Australia expects strong demand for both petrol and hybrid powertrains, though it says wait times will be kept to a 'reasonable minimum'. The new mid-size SUV comes in seven distinct variants, comprising four non-hybrid petrol grades – powered by the same 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer engine as the existing model – and three hybrid variants using Subaru's new 'strong hybrid' powertrain. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Boasting greater power and battery capacity and reduced fuel consumption than the old Forester Hybrid, it offers a claimed range of more than 1000km between refills. The base price has climbed by $4800, however, the new entry-level grade – renamed simply AWD – gains features such as heated front seats, a larger 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, larger alloy wheels, and Subaru's driver monitoring system. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is reserved for the top two hybrid grades, marking the first time a digital cluster has been available in a Forester in Australia. New safety equipment across the range include an emergency driving stop system, a wide-angle monocular camera, and two additional airbags. The outgoing Forester was priced from $38,690 before on-road costs for the base 2.5i and $50,140 before on-roads for the flagship Hybrid S. There's a new e-Boxer 'Strong Hybrid' powertrain available, while the carryover petrol engine has received some enhancements. Overseas model shown Credit: CarExpert To give you an idea of the upgrade the Forester Hybrid has received, the outgoing model utilises an electric motor producing just 12kW of power and 66Nm of torque to supplement its smaller 2.0-litre boxer four, which produces 100kW and 196Nm on its own. It also upgrades from a 48-litre fuel tank to a 63L one, while combined cycle fuel consumption has been reduced by 0.5L/100km compared with the outgoing hybrid. That means the Forester Hybrid is still thirstier than, for example, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid which consumes 4.8L/100km. The hybrid features Subaru's TH2B hybrid transaxle, with a planetary gearseat and a secondary electric motor/generator to handle engine starts and battery recharging. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A transaxle damper replaces the traditional torque converter, and unlike the CVT in the petrol Forester there are no pulleys or chains – power delivery is instead managed by the electric motor and planetary gear set. The petrol Forester has the same power output as its predecessor, though torque is up by 8Nm and the CVT has a broader gear ratio range with lower first and reverse gears to aid hill climbing. Subaru also claims it has reduced noise, vibration and harshness and improved the engine's reliability and responsiveness. The Forester rides on MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension. The new Forester is 15mm longer and 11mm wider than its predecessor. Supplied Credit: CarExpert All petrol models have a spare wheel with hybrids having a tyre repair kit, however, a towbar-mounted spare wheel carrier (pictured) is optional, as is a full-size spare wheel. Subaru Australia backs its lineup with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty for the hybrid's battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Capped-price servicing information isn't yet available. The updated Subaru Forester is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating, but it was awarded five stars by sister organisation Euro NCAP. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes: 9 airbags, including: Wide-angle monocular camera (NEW) Front side radar Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse) Autonomous emergency steering Adaptive cruise control Blind-spot monitoring Driver monitoring system Emergency lane-keep assist Lane-keep assist Emergency driving stop system (NEW) Traffic sign recognition Rear cross-traffic alert Surround-view camera Rear parking sensors Tyre pressure monitoring Specification differs slightly between petrol and hybrid models. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 2025 Subaru Forester AWD equipment highlights: 18-inch alloy wheels Automatic, steering-responsive LED headlights Power-folding exterior mirrors LED front fog lights Front cornering lights Ladder-style roof rails 'X-Mode' with one drive mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) with two modes Hill descent control Proximity entry with push-button start 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto Wireless phone charger USB-A and USB-C outlets 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen 6-speaker sound system Heated front seats Cloth upholstery Dual-zone climate control with rear vents Leather-wrapped steering wheel One-touch power-folding rear seats 60:40 split/fold rear seats Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Forester AWD Premium adds: Power tailgate with kick sensor 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar 8-way power passenger seat Satellite navigation Auto-dipping passenger-side mirror Power-folding exterior mirrors with memory Forester AWD Sport adds: Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels Power sunroof 'X-Mode' with two drive modes Black front grille with green insert Green badging Water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel Green interior stitching Forester AWD Touring adds: Gloss black front grille, front and rear bumper accents, side mirrors Low-profile roof rails Leather and suede upholstery in black or brown Ventilated front seats 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer AWD Hybrid Sport Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Forester AWD Hybrid adds (over base Forester): Paddle shifters for regenerative braking Forester AWD Sport Hybrid adds (over Forester Sport): Bronze 19-inch alloy wheels 'Enhanced suspension for improved comfort on bumpy roads' Bronze exterior accents Low-profile roof rails 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer Forester AWD Touring Hybrid adds (over Forester Touring): Dark grey machined gloss finish 19-inch alloy wheels No exterior finishes come at an additional cost. The full colour palette comprises: Crystal White pearl Ice Silver metallic (excludes AWD Hybrid Sport) Magnetite Grey metallic Crystal Black silica Crimson Red pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Brilliant Bronze metallic (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Daybreak Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport) Sapphire Blue pearl (excludes AWD Sport) Cashmere Gold Opal (excludes AWD Sport) Autumn Green metallic River Rock pearl Interior colours differ across the range. AWD, AWD Premium and AWD Hybrid variants come with a choice of either black or grey/platinum cloth upholstery. AWD Sport and AWD Hybrid Sport grades exclusively offer water-repellant grey/black upholstery. AWD Touring and AWD Hybrid Touring grades, which feature leather and Ultrasuede upholstery, offer a choice of either black or brown/black colourways. MORE: Everything Subaru Forester
