The Subaru Forester is a
New Car and a city SUV that the brand maintains its imported status in China. It measures 4655mm in length and has a 2670mm wheelbase, featuring a boxy silhouette. The front fascia incorporates a continuous light strip connecting to the hexagonal grille, resulting in a drag coefficient of 0.29. The rear features flush LED taillights and a low tailgate opening for easier loading and unloading of luggage. Compared to the
commercial vehicle Tourneo, it is half a meter shorter, making underground parking more flexible. Compared to older used Foresters, it has 9% more weld points, improving rigidity.
The interior features a two-tone black and saddle brown color scheme, an 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen with wireless CarPlay, a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster, and a three-spoke small-diameter steering wheel. The seats have a high hip point design, with 10-way power adjustment for the front seats and adjustable backrests in the rear. The floor is almost completely flat, ensuring comfort for three passengers in the middle. The standard trunk capacity is 550L, and the depth reaches 1.85m when the folded-down doors are folded down, allowing for the horizontal placement of skis. Its cargo space is more organized than most
new energy vehicles and pure electric SUVs, eliminating concerns about battery protrusion.
The entire range is powered by a 2.5L horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, producing 180 horsepower and 241Nm of torque, paired with a CVT transmission. Combined fuel consumption is 7.8L/100km. It features symmetrical all-wheel drive with X-MODE, multi-plate clutch limited-slip differential, and a 50:50 front-to-rear power distribution, enabling it to overcome obstacles even with only one wheel on the ground. The hybrid version, with electric motor assistance, delivers a combined 194 horsepower, reducing fuel consumption to 6.9L/100km. Pure electric power allows for low-speed, short-distance driving, eliminating the need for long-distance charging like other new energy vehicles. The chassis features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double wishbone rear suspension, with a ground clearance of 220mm, ensuring stability at high speeds and smooth driving on rough roads. The steering rack is the same as the WRX, with reduced play compared to the previous model.
The EyeSight driving system comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and collision avoidance braking, and can recognize bicycles at night. The vehicle has a high proportion of imported parts, a regular maintenance interval of 10,000 kilometers, and high parts interchangeability with older models. While there are fewer repair shops, they have ample inventory. Compared to older
Used Cars, the new model adds vehicle connectivity and driver assistance features; compared to commercial MPVs, it retains four-wheel drive and a compact size, making it suitable for both city commuting and weekend light off-roading.