The award-winning family SUV

Hold your ground

No one wants to take a backwards step, especially when in steep terrain. With Auto Vehicle Hold switched on, Forester will hold its ground with hydraulic brake pressure maintained. Then with the wheels delivering good traction the Forester will move off, without rolling back.

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The power of sight

You can’t see what you can’t see. Which is why Subaru's Vision Assist preventative safety is now standard on all Forester variants. Using radar sensors to detect approaching vehicles, the system alerts the driver via visual or audible warnings. All models are equipped with Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert to warn you of vehicles approaching when reversing. Subaru Forester 2.5i-L AWD, 2.5i Premium AWD and 2.5i-S AWD also add Side View Monitor, Adaptive Driving Beam, Front View Monitor and Reverse Automatic Braking.

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Just your speed

The next generation of EyeSight® Driver Assist technology features an all-new Manual Speed Limiter, allowing the driver to preset a maximum speed via a steering wheel mounted switch. Be it 40kms or 100kms, the vehicle will adjust engine torque or apply braking if you are about to exceed your set speed. Plus a new EyeSight® Vision Assist monitoring feature projects visual alerts onto the windscreen, to warn the driver of any potential dangers without them taking their eyes off the road.

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The physics of protection

Passive safety is at the core of the new Forester with the Subaru Global Platform putting passenger protection front and centre. With a remarkably stronger chassis and improved rigidity, the new platform improves collision energy absorption by 40% over previous models. The cabin structure is reinforced with even higher strength tensile steel panels and impact resistance has been increased to help reduce the risk of passenger injury in both frontal and side collisions.

Stay grounded

Whether you’re driving on gravel or bitumen, Subaru’s award-winning Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system will keep you grounded. By driving optimum traction and grip to all four wheels, all of the time, Forester ensures better handling and a rock-solid connection to the road. So traversing the track to an isolated stretch of river, makes the afternoon’s picnic time well spent.

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Top gear

With Forester’s Lineartronic® CVT tweaked for improved and more responsive acceleration and better fuel economy, you can enjoy steady highway cruising and dynamic hill climbing. By increasing the gear ratio coverage range, the Forester engine operates in its optimal power range for better overall drivability and a seamless ride.

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Insider advantage

Rebuilt from the ground up the new Subaru Forester rides on the recently introduced Subaru Global Platform. This new framework sets the stage for optimum cornering, handling, stability, riding comfort and unrivalled safety. With increased rigidity and a lower centre of gravity, the platform boosts Forester’s dynamic performance while reducing noise and vibration.

A mode to match your mood

Your driving reflects your mood and Subaru Intelligent Drive1 (SI-Drive) technology lets you embrace the moment. The SI-Drive system lets you choose between distinctly different driving modes. Intelligent (I) mode delivers a smooth, well-balanced response and improved fuel efficiency. While the performance enhancing Sport (S) mode, is perfect for those window down ‘blow away the cob webs’ kind of drives.

1. Standard on Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium AWD and 2.5i-S AWD.

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