Recently, it was learned from overseas media reports that the Japanese car brand Subaru Automobile officially launched a new facelifted Subaru Forester model in the North American market, and it was launched at the same time. It is reported that the new car will be launched in five model grades, equipped with a 2.5-liter horizontal horizontal 4-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine, with a maximum horsepower of 180 horsepower, and the price starts at 31,090~41,390 US dollars, or about 224,800 yuan ~ 299,400 yuan.
It is understood that the new facelifted Subaru Forester model was first unveiled in November last year, and made its world premiere at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show held in the same month. The new car is still developed and built using Subaru's global modular platform, but the body rigidity has been upgraded by 10%. In addition, in terms of appearance, the new car adopts a new design language for the first time, the front face is equipped with a larger grille, and at the same time the two sides are equipped with slender strip headlight clusters, the overall look is sharp, and the side of the car is equipped with a more three-dimensional sheet metal pleated waistline, the tail taillights adopt a horizontal design, and the interior is embellished with similar through-type chrome trim strips, which are highly recognizable after lighting.
Inside, the center console of the new facelifted Subaru Forester model is equipped with an upright multimedia touchscreen screen, of which the entry-level model is 7 inches, and the Premium model and above are both 11.6 inches. At the same time, the instrument cluster retains the styling of the double-ring hands of the old model. In addition, the new car has also upgraded NVH sound insulation, such as reinforced welding technology and structural adhesives, etc., which can reduce the noise in the car by 39%.
In terms of safety assistance, the latest generation of EyeSight driver assistance system is standard on all models, and for the first time, it is equipped with Emergency Stop Assist, which can automatically stop the car and turn on the warning lights when the driver is unresponsive, and also unlock the door and then call for help through the Subaru STARLINK system. In addition, the new car is equipped with a Rear Seat Reminder system to prevent passengers or pets from being left in the car.
Finally, in terms of power, the new facelifted Subaru Forester model is available in five model grades: Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring, and the new car is equipped with a 2.5-liter horizontal-lying four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a maximum horsepower of 180 hp and a peak torque of 246Nm.