New look and more security
"Yoku yatta" is Japanese and means "well made". This refers to the Subaru Forester in its 6th generation. With a new look and safer than ever before thanks to "EyeSight".
The Subaru Forester celebrated its premiere in 1997. Since then, the model has been a safe bet in the Japanese car manufacturer's portfolio. More than five million units sold worldwide speak for themselves. This success story is likely to continue, as the Japanese have placed a stronger focus on chic in the redesign of the new Forester 4×4 and given it a new, modern design. The fiber-fur image has been done away with.
A 2.0i e-Boxer engine provides the drive. It delivers 100 kW/136 hp. Additional thrust is provided by an electric motor. This contributes 12.3 kW/16.7 hp to the overall power output. The power is sent to all four wheels via an automatic gearbox. The mild hybrid system improves acceleration right from the start, although it is sluggish. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h takes 12.7 seconds, and the car stops at 188 km/h. Fuel consumption is declared by the factory at 8.1 l/100 km. Test drives around Berlin have shown that less is easily possible. If the route does not include any off-road sections, 7 liters is a realistic figure.
The new Subaru Forester is easy to drive on and off-road and very precise thanks to the new steering. Driving comfort and user-friendliness have been improved by the integration of front seats with head restraints, which reduce back and neck pain as well as nausea on long journeys. All-round visibility has also been upgraded with larger windows. In the version with the glass roof, you feel like you're in the open air. However, not as far as the noise level is concerned, as the Japanese have made improvements here, with additional insulating material noticeably reducing the background noise.
The Subaru Forester shows no weaknesses on the off-road course. Its off-road capability is supported by the X mode and all-wheel drive. This function facilitates driving in difficult conditions such as snow, scree or mud. The hill descent control is another feature of X mode, which makes it easier to keep on track on slippery or loose surfaces.
When it comes to safety, the Japanese have made massive upgrades. Their pride and joy is the "EyeSight" driver assistance system. It has five new functions, including an automatic, controlled stop of the car if the person behind the wheel is no longer able to react for any reason - called "Emergency Driving Stop". Three cameras installed behind the rear-view mirror feed a total of 15 functions, including the elimination of blind spots.
The new Subaru Forester is available in four trim levels: Advantage, Swiss Plus, Sport and Luxury, with 18- and 19-inch wheels. Prices start at 40,950 Swiss francs. There is a choice of 11 body colors, two of which are new: River Rock Pearl and Cashmere Gold Opal.
