Although we’re all still saddened by the demise of the legendary Forster turbo, the 2021 Subaru Forester Sport tries to fill that void with family-friendly practicality, dependable ruggedness, and a pinch of energetic attitude. Is that enough to win back our hearts? Let’s take a look. The latest-gen Forester was […]
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2022 Subaru Forester update revealed, in Australia Q3
Subaru has lifted the lid on the 2022 facelifted Forester SUV, complete with a new look, interior improvements, and more safety tech, ahead of its expected Australian arrival later this year. The company describes the refresh as being “significantly improved” over the outgoing model, with an updated transmission and suspension […]
2021 Subaru Forester Sport gets 1.8 turbo in Japan
The 2021 Subaru Forester has been announced in Japan, introducing the brand new 1.8 turbo engine. It’s being launched in a variant called the Forester Sport. Subaru Australia announced a Forester Sport variant last month. But it comes with the regular 2.5-litre non-turbo flat-four petrol engine. Aussie buyers are also […]
2021 Subaru Forester update adds 2.5i Sport variant
Subaru Australia is spicing up the Forester range for the 2021 model year, today confirming it will be introducing a new 2.5i Sport variant next month. The 2021 Subaru Forster 2.5i Sport features the existing 2.5-litre naturally aspirated flat-four petrol engine, producing 136kW and 239Nm. It’s connected up to a […]
2020 Subaru Forester Hybrid S review (video)
Subaru has jumped on the hybrid bandwagon in an effort to reduce its emissions and fuel consumption, debuting a brand new shared unit for the Forester and XV. First released in late 2018, the fifth generation Forester is the most popular model for the Japanese brand since its release. For […]
All Subaru models to feature “electrification” by mid-2030
Subaru has set out aggressive plans to electrify all of its range, with a target of at least 40 per cent of its global sales to comprise of electrified vehicles by 2030. A fully electric crossover is also in the works, set to debut in 2025. The Japanese company is […]
2020 Subaru XV Hybrid, Forester Hybrid on sale in Australia in March
Following our previous report, Subaru Australia has now officially confirmed it will be launching two new hybrid SUVs, with the introduction of the 2020 Forester and XV Hybrid e-Boxer variants. These will go on sale early next year. The new powertrain consists of a 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder boxer engine paired […]
Subaru Australia confirms hybrid Forester, XV ‘e-Boxer’ for 2020
Subaru Australia will launch its first hybrid vehicles next year, marketing material has just confirmed. Two models using its ‘e-Boxer’ hybrid tech are on the way, including versions of the Forester and XV. A marketing email has been sent out to interested punters confirming the arrival of the e-Boxer powertrain […]