As Subaru's world strategic vehicle and the highest-selling model, the fifth-generation Forester Forester has really helped Subaru stand firm since its launch in 2018 with the SGP (SUBARU GLOBAL PLATFORM), the new and improved X-Mode off-road mode, the world's first "Driver Monitoring System" driver monitoring system and EyeSight.
In the near future, Subaru launched a medium-term revamped model for the long-listed Forester, priced at 223,800-26.58 million yuan, under the rough shape of the unchanged more wild appearance modification, while upgrading eyeSight to 4.0 version, so that the forester who was originally hit by imports and domestic medium-sized SUVs finally has the opportunity to win back a city!
Fusion of rough feelings
Reinforce bold bold design philosophy
The biggest difference of the small modification forester is to introduce more "BOLDER" design concepts at the front of the car, which has become a "hexagonal" grille that has become a brand symbol, not only changing the inner mesh to honeycomb and increasing the size, showing a more atmospheric posture.
The headlight design has also changed from the original boxy LED headlights to the sharp-eyed eagle style, while the internal design has changed from the traditional hood type to a multiple LED matrix type, which looks more domineering; the bumper part is introduced into the Falcon type LED fog lamp holder, which is more outstanding than the original more mediocre design.
The body side maintains a more boxy structure, the door line portrayal is obviously combined with the design features of the raised window frame line to add a sense of design, and the rear seat door design that can be opened at 80 degrees is also a rare design of the same class.
The rear of the car is for the bumper to introduce a new style of silver lower skid plate, in addition to the new five-width 18-inch two-color cutting wheels also make the appearance more lively, although the overall or maintain the past forester "Dynamic × Solid" design elements, but the visual effect has become more outdoor orientation, but also more in line with the past forester emphasis on off-road feeling.
Opens up views with zero dead ends
Fine texture improvement
Familiar with Subaru knows that all its models will not be over-designed with "fancy" play in the interior. Because Subaru knows the most comfortable design for the driver or passenger, so as to achieve a "safe and secure driving environment".
Therefore, the forester's small makeover or maintain the synthetic leather and stitching constitute a "practical" look, but the color matching is changed to two-color processing, so the visual sense is more lively, in addition, the center console screen is standard with an 8.0-inch car system, which can be connected to Baidu Carlife/Koala FM and other functions that consumers love today, and if there is a need for a 360-degree panoramic imaging system, it can also be purchased through optional methods.
The upper 6.3-inch independent multi-function driving display screen can display the operation of the EyeSight intelligent driver assistance system, the vehicle off-road angle and driving information, etc., and the line of sight is flush with the driver, and a slight glance can get the required information, which is very convenient.
In addition, the Driver Monitoring System intelligent driving traffic monitoring system was added, so a set of infrared LEDs and camera groups were added to the top of the screen at the top of the center console.
This system brings together the concentration detection warning, fatigue driving detection warning and personalized intelligent face recognition of the three major functions, and this time more into the gesture control air conditioning temperature function, detection lens is also from DMS infrared detection, through gestures to control the air conditioning temperature, for example, extend the palm of the hand to increase 2 degrees, stretch out the fist is reduced by 2 degrees, the actual test under the induction effect is good, indeed can reduce the driving gaze away from the car in front of the situation of the opportunity.
The interior space part of the car has always been the strength of the foresters, 4625x width 1815 x height 1730mm, while the wheelbase of 2667mm, in the rear seat is more obviously benefited, both knee and head space are sufficient; and because the forester owner uses the roof rack Ratio is quite high, so the door opening angle can be up to 80 degrees, while the door edge design a more convenient pedal and non-slip steps, so that the owner can be more relaxed and comfortable posture for the roof to install things, As well as convenient placement of baby seats.
Luggage compartment part of the volume of 520L, can be put into the standard four large luggage, there are also empty spaces can be stuffed with some small objects; in addition, the luggage compartment bottom plate is also flattened, so the back seat will not be significantly uneven after being put down, which is conducive to carrying long equipment when more stable, and the large number of dirty-resistant materials, plus this time In addition to the hooks around the box can be used, there are also two new hooks above the trunk, which can provide hanging items, fixed fulcrums and other extension functions, so that the use of space is more diversified, Meet the various joie de vivre of car users.
EyeSight 4.0 Active Security System Upgrade
Provide a fortress of all-round security
The biggest change in the mid-term redesign of the Foresters should be to follow the Outback flagship to introduce EyeSight 4.0, upgrade to a wide-angle stereoscopic camera lens, and also expand the viewing range to 2 times the original. At the same time, the lens is attached to the windshield this time, which can effectively reduce the risk of accidentally touching the lens by wiping the glass.
Basic functions such as PCB collision prevention automatic braking, PCTM collision prevention throttle, LDW lane departure warning, LSW lane deviation warning, LVSA front car departure warning, ACC active distance control cruise, SRVD rear vehicle detection warning system, HBA high beam assist system, etc. remain unchanged, but optimized for specific functions.
For example, the PCB collision prevention automatic braking range is larger, with the addition of intersection detection of incoming vehicles, if it is found that it is impossible to avoid collisions, the "AES Emergency Automatic Steering Assist System" will come in handy, and it will be activated if there is enough dodging space to reduce casualties.
Most people more commonly used ACC part, in addition to having "intelligent multi-mode" to freely control the fineness of the throttle and brake, but also added "LCF lane maintenance centering system" and "LDP lane departure assist system", when you are driving on the highway, the vehicle will continue to stay in the middle of the route, even if the vehicle in front of you suddenly inserted into your lane, the speed can also be automatically and slowly controlled down; the latter is above 60km/h will operate, before starting the steering wheel will vibrate, If the driver is not careful, the car will be corrected back to the original lane.
Maintain the naturally aspirated engine unchanged
X-MODE System "Enhanced"
Although the Japanese version of the Forester launched the Levorg model and also introduced a new CB18 1.8 DIT turbo engine, due to environmental regulations, it is currently unable to appear in overseas markets, which makes the forester who has made a mid-term reform one less highlight. But in good conscience, the FB20 2.0 horizontally opposed four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, although used for many years, was converted to in-cylinder direct injection, while 80% of the other components have been redesigned, with a maximum horsepower of 156hp/6000rpm, a maximum torque of 200Nm/4000rpm, and a Linertornic CVT transmission setting.
In fact, I have driven many times in the three years since the Forester was listed, although the natural suction is indeed not as direct as the turbine engine, but the Linertornic CVT chain and gear design provides a more generous "gear simulation", so that the power output front section is relatively brisk, and the acceleration force in the middle and rear section is relatively gentle, but if this lack of power is indeed unfair to him, after all, not every user is a fierce driving.
The chassis part is for comfort to improve, in the past the forest people in the debris treatment is indeed a little more direct, but with the re-adjustment of the suspension system of the coil spring, so that the suspension operation can effectively reduce friction generation, indeed in the ability to absorb excess vibration is much better than the old model, more delicate and gentle; at the same time, the steering mechanism is strengthened, in the driving mountain road to give the driver a sense of feedback more direct, and the cancellation of the old low center of gravity design, but also let the full load of the whole family more at ease and happy feeling.
Off-road ability is also the core value of the forester, and even a major feature far superior to other opponents, this time Subaru for the X-MODE system to adjust, mainly to improve the starting mode, improve the driver's concentration on the road situation, in the past at a speed of 40km / h or more automatically closed, even if the continuous deceleration X-Mode still maintains a closed state, but now X-Mode in the speed of 40km / h or more is on standby, and the speed drops below 35km / h when the foot will automatically open In addition, when "accelerating" during the process of opening the steep slope, the brake release process is more real-time, which is easier to control within the target speed.
The forester's revamp range is not small, the most admirable is to improve the problem of too similar to the second generation before and after, the visual effect of the whole car is closer to the outdoor wild style; and although the structure of the car has not changed at all, the introduction of two-color processing also makes the car no longer a "black pressure", in addition to the memory seat function upgrade, the addition of double hooks above the luggage compartment and other small details, but also let people see Subaru's dedication to details. On the basis of Subaru's core technology, the introduction of a new generation of EyeSight driver assistance system has comprehensively improved the safety performance of Forester, which was originally well received, so it seems that in addition to the power system has not been upgraded due to policy factors, considering the adjustment of the price, Forester is still a fairly cost-effective Japanese medium-sized SUV.
To sum up, although this generation of foresters has been listed for nearly four years, with its spacious and comfortable space, strong and stable driving performance, this time with a new attitude, so that the whole family can explore the unknown world more safely and safely, and achieve a richer family life!