While Subaru was uploading a shadowy teaser of the next iteration of the Forester on its Japanese website, and not too long after we shared scans from the car's Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) brochure, the first real-life images of the compact crossover hit the net.
It’s not hard to see that Subaru didn't want to alienate buyers of one of its most popular global models when it came to design, as the new Forester looks like a more modern, or evolutionary, if you prefer, interpretation of the current model.
Besides the more forceful face incorporating Subaru's latest grille design, the high-riding, station wagon gains some new styling cues, the most notable of which concern the more prominent wheel arches and heavily sculpted door sills, the addition of a small quarter window up front and new door mounted mirrors.
The previously mentioned brochure gave us a grainy glimpse at the Forester's interior with the dash looking a lot like the one fitted on the new Impreza and XV models.
Talking about the Impreza, it's almost a given that Subaru used its platform to build the new Forester.
According to the brochure, the new model is a little bit bigger than the current Forester at 4,595mm / 180.9 inches long (+35mm), 1,795mm / 70.7 inches tall (+15mm) and 1,695mm / 66.7 inches wide (+20mm). It also rides on a longer wheelbase at 2,640mm / 103.9 inches (+25mm), which should improve space for the rear passengers.
The increase in exterior dimensions benefits the load area as well as it now stands at 505 liters (488 liters when opted with a power tailgate), versus the soon-to-be replaced 2012 Forester's 450 liters boot capacity.
In Japan, the new Forester will offer buyers a choice of two gasoline engines, a 146Hp (148PS) 2.0-liter unit coupled to either a 6-speed stick shift or a CVT, and a 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged flat four rated at 276Hp (280PS) that's connected exclusively to a CVT.
The engine options in other regions remain unknown, but as we mentioned in our previous posting, we believe that the U.S. market model will likely be available with Subaru's new 2.5-liter flat four rated for 173hp and 174 lb.-ft. of torque, while the European spec version, with 2.0-liter petrol and diesel boxer units, both delivering around 150-horses.
Japan will be the first country to get the new Forester starting in mid to late November followed next year by the rest of the world.
Story References / Photo Credits : Ryuji & Tara555
18 Comments:
I have a feeling it's not a coincidence that Subaru's are slowly starting to look a lot more like cars from the Toyota Group.
What happened to the hood scoop?? Bring it back!
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Looks like every other small SUV now
Toyota now owns part of Subaru so it's likely that it will follow design cues from Toyota.
The toyota group?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Group
Not every car needs to have the looks of a supercar but Subaru could have tried to do better than this. It looks dull, restraint and badly proportioned. And what disappoints me even further with this is that they come up with some cool looking concepts from time to time. So why not putting them to good use? Pick up the "Advanced Tourer Concept" from 2011 and work on that basis. That´s cool looking. This forrester is just a bit of something! Sorry
Looks like a cheap copy of the Rav4. Already old ! Better than the current Forester, but late compare to the new competition.
Why are you comparing apples to oranges. All other small SUV's are based on front wheel drive "adapted" for 4 wheel drive. Subaru driveline is far superior to the competition.
All these new designs are really very amazing and looks very fantastic.
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This Subaru Forester is going to be 27% - 30% better fuel economy than the previous models due to Subaru's motion "V" Plan. Here is a picture of the XT version, http://www.worldcarfans.com/112101549409/2014-subaru-forester-photographed-at-the-factory
Nothing looks the same online as it does in person. I expect this vehicle to have some suprises when it hits the lots for sale come January-February this coming year.
Fuh-rumpy, but some likes it that way. Would love to test drive the 276 hp version, it would be great to sneak up on some sports cars at the light.
I hope they offer a beige interior rather then a taxi cab grey and black interiors.
Hate it. I prefer the last design.
the images from the scanned brochure look better ( probably coz they were distorted ) the new Forester in the actual photos look sooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogggllllleeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The current model looks better at any angle !!!!!!!!
Not Bad, just an updated version. I LOVE the fact there are NO ROOF RAILS !!!! I hope this stays and they become an option.
Small Penis? I can see why you like a faux hood scoop.
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