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All-New Forester

Newly redesigned and trusted.
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Compact SUV.

Price From R699 000

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Available Models

Forester Field

R699 000

Forester Touring

R740 000

Forester Sport

R790 000

Forester Premium

R830 000

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Designed for those who live beyond boundaries, the next-generation Subaru Forester steps up as your
ultimate adventure companion. More intelligent, safer, and capable than ever before, it carries forward
Subaru’s legacy of rugged versatility. Whether it’s city streets or off-the-beaten paths, the Forester
delivers confidence, comfort, and performance wherever life takes you.

With its bold new design, cutting-edge technology, and Subaru’s legendary Boxer engine, the all-new Forester is ready for whatever’s next. Prepare to take command of every journey and embrace the wild with confidence.

Forester Highlighted Features

  • EyeSight® Driver Assist technology (Pre-collision braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure
    Warning)
  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Split for confident traction
  • LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)
  • Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ (Except
    Field)
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Model Color: Crimson Red Pearl

*Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual vehicles may vary in color, features, and specifications.

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  Field Touring Sport Premuim
Starting price* R699 000 R740 000 R790 000 R830 000
Engine Horizontally opposed, 4cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol Engine Horizontally opposed, 4cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine Horizontally opposed, 4cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine Horizontally opposed, 4cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive        
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)        
EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology        
220mm ground clearance        
SUBARU Multimedia        
LED headlamps with Auto-Leveliser        
LED Side Lamps        
Auto headlights On        
Steering responsive headlights (SRH)        
LED Front fog lamps
LED Rear fog lamps
Daytime Running Lights
Roof rail Matt Black Ladder Matt Black Ladder Matt Black Ladder Black Gloss Low Profile
Roof spoiler with high mount stop lamp
Door mirror colour Matt Black Gloss Charcoal Gloss Charcoal Gloss Black
Power Folding Door mirrors
Key-Linked Folding Door Mirrors
Front under guard Black Black Black Black
Rear under guard Black Black Black Black
Side garnish Matt Black Matt Black Matt Black Gloss Black
Outer door handle Body Colour Body Colour Body Colour Body Colour
Alloy design 17-inch Alloy Black & Silver (Machined 18-inch Alloy Black & Silver (Machined) 18-inch Alloy Black 18-inch Alloy Black & Silver (Machined)
Exhaust Tip        
Double volume power sliding sunroof with sun shade cover        
Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers        
Leather wrapped steering wheel with silver Stitching        
Leather wrapped steering wheel with green Stitching        
Leather wrapped steering wheel with brown Stitching        
Trim Cloth Cloth Water Resistant Leather
6-way manually adjustable driver's seat        
10-way manually adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support        
Passenger power seat        
Rear seat ventilation grille        
Rear USB Power Outlet        
Rear seat arrangement Reclining one touch fold down Reclining one touch fold down Reclining one touch fold down Reclining one touch fold down
60/40 split folding rear seats        
Meter panel White luminescent color TFT chrome needle White luminescent color TFT chrome needle White luminescent color TFT chrome needle White luminescent color TFT chrome needle
Power windows        
Keyless entry and push-button start system        
Powered rear gate        
Electric parking brake        
Paddle shifters        
One touch lane changer        
Two 12-volt accessory power outlets        
Tilt-adjustable / telescopic steering wheel        
Steering wheel mounted audio, mobile phone & cruise control switches        
360˚ camera system        
Dual A/C        
Touch screen display size 2 x 7.0 inch" 11.6 inch" 11.6 inch" 11.6 inch"
Speakers 6 6 6 10- Harmon Kardon
Voice command for audio, air conditioning, telephony.        
Eyesight - active lane centering        
Eyesight autonomous emergency steering        
Eyesight - pre-collision braking        
Eyesight - adaptive cruise control        
Eyesight - lane departure prevention        
Eyesight - lane departure warning        
Eyesight - lane sway warning        
Eyesight - lead vehicle start alert        
Eyesight - pre-collision throttle management        
Eyesight - high beam assist        
Emergency Driving Stop System        
Reverse automatic braking        
Digital speedometer        
Reverse camera        
Front camera        
Reverse linked tilt down door mirror        
Blind spot monitoring with lane change assist        
Rear cross traffic alert        
Side-view monitor        
Auto vehicle hold        
SRS airbags- front driver & passenger airbags        
SRS airbags - front side driver & passenger airbags        
SRS airbags - drivers knee airbag        
SRS airbags - dual intelligent side curtain airbags        
Seat Cushion SRS Airbag (Front Passenger)        
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD)        
Far Side SRS Airbag        
Whiplash reducing front seats        
Side-door reinforcement beams        
ISO-FIX adapted child seat anchors (with tether anchors) for infants and children        
5 year/ 150 000km warranty        
3 year/ 75 000 km maintenance plan with extension options available        
Subaru Assist        
15 000km service intervals        
Type Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine Horizontally opposed, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, petrol engine
Bore x stroke 94 x 90 94 × 90 94 × 90 94 x 90
Displacement 2498 2498 2498 2498
Compression ratio 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0
Fuel system Direct fuel injection Direct fuel injection Direct fuel injection Direct fuel injection
Fuel tank capacity 63L 63L 63L 63L
Max output 136 / 5,800 136 / 5,800 136 / 5,800 136 / 5,800
Max torque 247 / 3,700 247 / 3,700 247 / 3,700 247 / 3,700
0-100 time 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7
Fuel consumption - combined lit./100 km 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9
CO2 emissions - combined g/km 180 180 180 180
AWD type Active torque split AWD system Active torque split AWD system Active torque split AWD system Active torque split AWD system
Vehicle dynamics control system        
X-Mode with hill descent control
2 mode SI drive (intelligent, sport)        
Active torque vectoring        
Brake assist system        
Electronic stability control (ESC)        
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)        
Traction control system (TCS)        
Overall length 4655 4655 4655 4655
Overall width 1830 1830 1830 1830
Overall height 1730 1730 1730 1730
Wheelbase 2670 2670 2670 2670
Front track mm 1565 1565 1565 1565
Rear track mm 1570 1570 1570 1570
Minimum ground clearance mm 220 220 220 220
Boot capacity (rear seat up/down) 496/1174 496/1174 496/1174 496/1174
Curb weight/unladen mass kg 1595 1609 1636 1645
Gross vehicle mass kgs 2223 2223 2223 2223
Max Towing Capacity kgs 1500 1500 1500 1500
D range (Lineartronic CVT) 4.066 – 0.503 4.066 – 0.503 4.066 – 0.503 4.066 – 0.503
Gear ratio 1st 4.066 4.066 4.066 4.066
Gear ratio 2nd 2.846 2.846 2.846 2.846
Gear ratio 3rd 2.053 2.053 2.053 2.053
Gear ratio 4th 1.532 1.532 1.532 1.532
Gear ratio 5th 1.199 1.199 1.199 1.199
Gear ratio 6th 0.939 0.939 0.939 0.939
Gear ratio 7th 0.729 0.729 0.729 0.729
Gear ratio 8th 0.559 0.559 0.559 0.559
Gear ratio Reverse 4.379 4.379 4.379 4.379
Final drive axle ratio 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
Steering Rack and pinion, electric power steering system Rack and pinion, electric power steering system Rack and pinion, electric power steering system Rack and pinion, electric power steering system
Front suspension MacPherson strut type MacPherson strut type MacPherson strut type MacPherson strut type
Rear suspension Double wishbone type Double wishbone type Double wishbone type Double wishbone type
Approach angle 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.3
Departure angle 25.6 25.7 25.8 25.8
Break over angle 21.2 21.2 21.2 21.2
Minimum turning circle at tyre (radius) m 10.8 10.8 10.8 10.8
Brakes front & rear Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated disc brakes Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre size 225/60R17 225/55R18 225/55R18 225/55R18
Wheel size 17×7"J 18×7"J 18×7"J 18x7
Temporary spare wheel        

Model Color: Crimson Red Pearl

*Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual vehicles may vary in color, features, and specifications.

Model Color: Crimson Red Pearl

*Images are for illustrative purposes only; actual vehicles may vary in color, features, and specifications.

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Reasons to Love Forester

Engine

The beating heart of the Subaru WRX is a new 2.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged horizontally-opposed Boxer® petrol engine. It delivers 202kW and 350Nm of torque.

Performance
The WRX tS ES derivative makes use of a newly-developed 8-speed Subaru Performance Transmission (SPT) that is up to 50% faster than before. There is a 6-speed manual transmission available.
Technology
Be the master of your own universe thanks to the tablet-like 11,6” infotainment touch screen with lightning-fast response and crystal clear, high definition graphics. Tap into your contacts, send messages, bring up maps, select different driving modes, adjust the dual zone air-conditioning system and access compatible apps, news, music, podcasts and more. This advanced, multi-function infotainment control centre can be controlled with the mere power of your voice or the touch of a finger.
Safety
Passive safety inclusions are a new body sub-structure that uses high-tensile strength steel sheets placed in strategic locations to absorb maximum energy in front, side or rear collisions. Inside the passenger compartment, occupants are protected by eight airbags, including a driver’s-side knee airbag.

Reasons to love the All-New Forester

Built to Conquer Every Terrain

Equipped with an impressive 220mm ground clearance and an upgraded X-Mode system that now works even in reverse, the Forester effortlessly masters rough landscapes and tricky terrain. Subaru’s signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive provides exceptional traction and stability, ensuring you stay in control no matter the conditions.

Tailor your drive with Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive), offering two dynamic engine response modes to perfectly match your style, whether cruising highways or navigating winding roads.

A Design That Speaks Exploration

The new Forester combines a striking, modern aesthetic with the rugged charm that defines its heritage. Its aggressive grille, distinctive headlights, sharp geometric accents, and bold contours make a confident statement on any road.

Inside, expansive windows and slim pillars provide an unmatched panoramic view, connecting you closely to your surroundings.

Intelligent cornering lights improve visibility around bends, making every drive safer and more assured.

Safety That Lets You Drive with Confidence

The Forester’s advanced EyeSight® Driver Assist system now includes the Emergency Driving Stop System, which can automatically bring the vehicle to a safe halt if the driver becomes unresponsive. Lane Centring, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a cutting-edge Driver Monitoring System with facial recognition help keep you alert and in control.

Family-friendly features such as ISOFIX child seat anchors and a powered tailgate with a foot-activated kick sensor on selected models make every trip easier and safer

Stay Connected and Entertained on the Move

At the heart of Forester’s tech is a large 11.6-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, keeping your devices seamlessly connected. Wireless phone charging, USB-A and USB-C ports for front and rear passengers ensure everyone stays powered and connected.

Refined Comfort for Every Journey

Step inside to discover a completely redesigned interior focused on comfort and convenience. Selected variants feature a spacious electric sunroof that fills the cabin with natural light. New ergonomic seats reduce fatigue and improve communication between front and rear passengers, while enhanced soundproofing creates a quieter ride.

Own the road. Embrace the wild. The all-new Subaru Forester is ready to lead your next adventure.

Built to Conquer Every Terrain

Equipped with an impressive 220mm ground clearance and an upgraded X-Mode system that now works even in reverse, the Forester effortlessly masters rough landscapes and tricky terrain. Subaru’s signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive provides exceptional traction and stability, ensuring you stay in control no matter the conditions.

Tailor your drive with Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive), offering two dynamic engine response modes to perfectly match your style, whether cruising highways or navigating winding roads.

A Design That Speaks Exploration

The new Forester combines a striking, modern aesthetic with the rugged charm that defines its heritage. Its aggressive grille, distinctive headlights, sharp geometric accents, and bold contours make a confident statement on any road.

Inside, expansive windows and slim pillars provide an unmatched panoramic view, connecting you closely to your surroundings.

Intelligent cornering lights improve visibility around bends, making every drive safer and more assured.

Safety That Lets You Drive with Confidence

The Forester’s advanced EyeSight® Driver Assist system now includes the Emergency Driving Stop System, which can automatically bring the vehicle to a safe halt if the driver becomes unresponsive. Lane Centring, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a cutting-edge Driver Monitoring System with facial recognition help keep you alert and in control.

Family-friendly features such as ISOFIX child seat anchors and a powered tailgate with a foot-activated kick sensor on selected models make every trip easier and safer.

Stay Connected and Entertained on the Move

At the heart of Forester’s tech is a large 11.6-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, keeping your devices seamlessly connected. Wireless phone charging, USB-A and USB-C ports for front and rear passengers ensure everyone stays powered and connected.

Refined Comfort for Every Journey

Step inside to discover a completely redesigned interior focused on comfort and convenience. Selected variants feature a spacious electric sunroof that fills the cabin with natural light. New ergonomic seats reduce fatigue and improve communication between front and rear passengers, while enhanced soundproofing creates a quieter ride.

Own the road. Embrace the wild. The all-new Subaru Forester is ready to lead your next adventure.

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