2019 Subaru Forester (Gen 5)

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Lekker kar met 'n verskoning vir 'n enjin.

Som dit goed op.
Moes my 2004 Outback vervang en het die nuwe Forester toetsbestuur. Hou baie van eyesight, maar die enjin was net te pap.
2105 3.6 Outback gekies en is doodgelukkig.
Verbruik in die stad is swak, maar hoofweg is OK.
Dit geweet voor die tyd en met oop oë ingegaan.
Hoop die nuwe 2020 reeks enjins is beter.

 

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Wagon or SUV? 2019 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium v Subaru Forester 2.5i-S comparison - CarAdvice

 

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Nice video, but we do not have the 2.5l Forester in SA (at least not at this moment).

 

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Subaru Forester eBoxer Premium 2019 UK review

Should I buy one?

Subaru has for a long time made cars for people who need a pretty tough, capable off-roader, rather than for those who just fancy a crossover or SUV because it’s big and might make their lives easier.

And it’s important to record that the reason that the Forester eBoxer lacks a bit of emissions-related rational appeal on the one hand and some on-road drivability on the other is because it has been designed to work just as well over gravel, ruts, slopes and fields as over asphalt, and still to deliver the utility you expect of a traditional 4x4. The CVT gearbox and hybrid assist system really do work very well on grass, mud and steep climbs. They’d likely be perfect for keeping close control of your speed when towing, too.

If that sounds like a car you have a use for, you should consider the Forester. Yes, you’ll be an atypical modern SUV buyer. Quite clearly you needn’t necessarily be a Highlands midwife, a Cotswolds equine vet or a hardened caravanning expert, but it probably helps if you are.

If you’re not, you might well look at what this Subaru offers on paper and wonder why you’d give up your diesel Volkswagen Tiguan for it (which, you’ve guessed it, would likely emit less CO2). Well, you probably shouldn’t, and that’s probably why, however clever their hybrid systems become, Subaru SUVs will by their nature remain pretty rare, niche options.

When all is said and done, this one has the unmistakable aura of the technological stopgap; a car that has been tentatively engineered, quite likely on a limited budget, in order to bridge a gap to a more effective, innovative successor. That’s what is least likeable about it.

On the other hand, it’s a no-nonsense car and has a striking sense of Subaru-brand authenticity about it, both of which are pleasing enough. To the majority of modern SUV buyers, there just won’t be enough otherwise to recommend it on paper and less still on the road. But those who do need what it can do will still likely find a way to appreciate it pretty easily.

Subaru Forester 2.0i e-Boxer Premium Lineartronic specification

Where Middlesex, UK Price £36,995 On sale Now Engine 4cyls horizontally opposed, 1995cc, petrol, plus electric motor Power 148bhp, 16bhp (petrol engine, electric motor) Torque 145lb ft, 48lb ft (petrol engine, electric motor) Gearbox CVT Kerb weight 1687kg Top speed 117mph 0-62mph 11.8sec Fuel economy 34.7mpg CO2, tax band tbc Rivals Honda CR-V Hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Subaru Forester 2020-2024 review | Autocar

Tentative hybrid application doesn’t do much for the new Forester on the road but at least preserves its hard-working all-round capability

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Subaru's Forester Goes Electric

Subaru has announced an electrified version of its Forester, dubbed 'e-Boxer.'

The Subaru Forester is a popular SUV thanks to its excellent all-road capability and practicality. Now for 2019, there's an electrically-assisted version. It's called the Subaru Forester e-Boxer and it comes loaded with tech.

Subaru's Forester Goes Electric

Subaru has announced an electrified version of its Forester, dubbed 'e-Boxer.' The Subaru Forester is a popular SUV thanks to its excellent all-road capability and practicality. Now for 2019, there's an electrically-assisted version. It's called the Subaru Forester e-Boxer and it comes loaded...

www.cars.co.za

 

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Euro NCAP crash test

 

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Subaru Japan reveals Forester X-Edition with water-resistant interior

The Subaru Forester has proved an ideal car to support an active lifestyle. Understanding this, Subaru Japan has put together a special trim, dubbed X-Edition.

Forester X-Edition models feature seats and luggage compartment upholstered with a special water-repellent fabric, contrasted with synthetic leather sheeting. LED lamps fitted to the boot and rear hatch help with night-time excursions.

Subaru Japan reveals Forester X-Edition with water-resistant interior - CAR Magazine

The Subaru Forester has proved an ideal car to support an active lifestyle. Understanding this, Subaru Japan has put together a special model, dubbed X-Edition. […]

www.carmag.co.za

 

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Why The 2019 Subaru Forester May Be The Perfect Family Car

The Verdict

Remember The Three Bears? Of course you do. You probably read it to your kid the other night. Well, the Forester is like the last bowl of porridge in the bear cottage–not too cold, not too hot, but just right. You’re not going to be dominating track sessions in it (although I did once meet a guy who had swapped STI guts into his Forester), and it’s not as accommodating as a minivan. But it is more than adequate for meeting the daily needs of the average small family.

I first bought my ’80s Subaru because it was able to assume several roles–junk hauler, offroader, passenger transporter, fun machine–and handle all kinds of conditions for a modest amount of money. In that way, Subarus haven’t changed much over the years. They’ve simply become safer and more comfortable. The Forester Sport I tested, with its red accent stripes and blacked-out wheels, actually looked kind of cool, too. Well, cool from a practical dad’s perspective anyway.

Why The 2019 Subaru Forester May Be The Perfect Family Car - Jalopnik

The redesigned-for-2019 Subaru Forester doesn’t top the charts at any one thing. But it does do a lot of things reasonably well, including serving as a capable, reasonably-priced family hauler.

jalopnik.com

 

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Why The 2019 Subaru Forester May Be The Perfect Family Car

The Verdict

Remember The Three Bears? Of course you do. You probably read it to your kid the other night. Well, the Forester is like the last bowl of porridge in the bear cottage–not too cold, not too hot, but just right. You’re not going to be dominating track sessions in it (although I did once meet a guy who had swapped STI guts into his Forester), and it’s not as accommodating as a minivan. But it is more than adequate for meeting the daily needs of the average small family.

I first bought my ’80s Subaru because it was able to assume several roles–junk hauler, offroader, passenger transporter, fun machine–and handle all kinds of conditions for a modest amount of money. In that way, Subarus haven’t changed much over the years. They’ve simply become safer and more comfortable. The Forester Sport I tested, with its red accent stripes and blacked-out wheels, actually looked kind of cool, too. Well, cool from a practical dad’s perspective anyway.

Why The 2019 Subaru Forester May Be The Perfect Family Car - Jalopnik

The redesigned-for-2019 Subaru Forester doesn’t top the charts at any one thing. But it does do a lot of things reasonably well, including serving as a capable, reasonably-priced family hauler.

jalopnik.com

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The black with red accents is looking real good.

 

[TheChamp]

The black with red accents is looking real good.

Will probably appeal to the massive scoop, massive exhaust and massive everything Subaru crowd, I prefer the more subtle look. on

 

[AntennaMan]

Will probably appeal to the massive scoop, massive exhaust and massive everything Subaru crowd, I prefer the more subtle look. on

I disagree. For most of the thread, everyone was complaining about the bland looks of the new Forester. The red accents liven up the looks just enough, without going overboard with massive scoops and exhaust.

 

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The Subaru ****S Is A Sweet Little Sport Wagon

Whoever cooked up Subaru’s “Forester Ultimate Customized Kit Special edition” for the 2020 Singapore Auto Show was clearly daring all of us to refer to it as the Subaru ****S, and I’m not one to back down from peer pressure, so here we are. Aside from the trolly name, the car’s actually pretty clean.

The current Forester, a fairly handsome vehicle out of the box, looks fresh in blue with red accenting here and I’m a fan of the STI interior as well. Enkei wheels look good on almost all Japanese cars. From this video, it’s clear that the ****S is officially affiliated in with Subaru, as it’s parked in the company’s show booth.

Acid green brake calipers look cool with grey cars, I’m not totally sure it works here, but it is consistent with what we’ve seen on other high-po Subies.

https://jalopnik.com/the-subaru-****s-is-a-sweet-little-sport-wagon-1840906483

 

[ubercal]

Will probably appeal to the massive scoop, massive exhaust and massive everything Subaru crowd, I prefer the more subtle look. on

Thats why you still rolling around in an old corsa .

 

[TheChamp]

Thats why you still rolling around in an old corsa .

No, that's not the reason, I roll in an old Corsa because I don't have money to buy a new Corsa or a new anything. If I do get the money and feels like a Subaru, it would be more subtle and grown up, not the juvenile type.

 

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Subaru F-bombs Forester in Singapore (not clickbait - they did) | AutoExpert John Cadogan

 

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[TheChamp]

It must be some midlife crisis of sorts.

 

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It must be some midlife crisis of sorts.

Caters for the ricer that has family commitments.

 

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Here's the Apology Subaru Sent to American Dealers Over the Subaru F.U.C.K.S. Debacle - The Drive
"It goes without saying that this car will not be available in the United States market."

Near the end of a long, stressful week, it was the Singapore Motor Show of all places serving up a much-needed laugh: the new Subaru Forester Ultimate Customized Kit Special edition in all its acronymic glory.

As you might guess, the automaker stuck its head in the sand when we asked about the name of this freaky Forester—but The Drive has now acquired the sheepish apology note Subaru of America sent to dealerships on Friday, shedding light on how the best car of 2020 came to be.

Sent in by an anonymous tipster, the letter calls the whole thing an "unfortunate situation" and pins blame on the company's local distributor in Singapore, who apparently created the special model for the auto show.

There's a distinct tone of indignation in Subaru of America's words, which is both understandable given the note's intended recipients and a little unnecessary given how silly the whole thing is.

It wants dealers to know it "had nothing to do with this... it goes without saying that this car will not be available in the United States market."

Though the note claims the offending name had been removed from the show floor, the Subaru Forester Ultimate Customized Kit Special appellation could still be seen prominently displayed in new pictures taken by show attendees, location tagged and uploaded to Instagram on Friday.

We haven't seen any reports on a rechristening, if one is actually happening. Reading between the lines, Subaru of America never mentions anything about a new name.

And really, why should it be changed? If there were ever to be a Subaru F.U.C.K.S., it's hard to get it more right than a garish Forester with body underglow, Enkei wheels, and an STI interior.

And lost among all the hilarity over missed translations is that English is one of four common languages spoken in Singapore, and in fact is the most widely spoken in schools and international businesses.

It seems pretty likely that at least one person behind the name knew exactly what they were doing: building a legend.

Here's the Apology Subaru Sent to American Dealers Over the Subaru F.U.C.K.S. Debacle

"It goes without saying that this car will not be available in the United States market."

www.thedrive.com

 

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Here's the Apology Subaru Sent to American Dealers Over the Subaru F.U.C.K.S. Debacle - The Drive
"It goes without saying that this car will not be available in the United States market."

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It seems pretty likely that at least one person behind the name knew exactly what they were doing: building a legend.

Here's the Apology Subaru Sent to American Dealers Over the Subaru F.U.C.K.S. Debacle

"It goes without saying that this car will not be available in the United States market."

www.thedrive.com

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