Subaru's fourth generation All-Wheel Drive Forester goes on sale
in Japan today with an impressive list of new features that build
on its long-established reputation for value, safety, great
engineering and fun driving.
Due to debut in Australia in the first quarter of 2013, new
Forester features include\*:
X-Mode - on auto models, offering confidence
and control on difficult terrain, for even better rough road
performance
Auto Stop Start - on all normally-aspirated
petrol Foresters, a major contributor to economy
EyeSight™ - award-winning driver assist
system
SI-Drive - matches performance to driving
style
New generation horizontally opposed Boxer
engines - significant improvements in fuel efficiency and
emissions
New generation Lineartronic Continuously Variable
transmission - featured in all auto Foresters
Six-speed manual gearbox - introduced in
entry-level Forester
Refined cabin comfort - soft-touch surfaces and
greater field-of-vision for added safety
Multi-function display - wealth of information
at the driver's fingertips
Auto cargo door - a first for Subaru
Subaru Australia Managing Director, Nick Senior, said: "New
Forester is an incredibly strong package from any perspective,
whether style, features, safety or engineering.
"It builds impressively on Forester's core values that have seen
it dominate its sales segment in the past four years.
"And it retains its exclusive All-Wheel Drive ability, making it
ideal for customers who value their recreational and lifestyle
choices."
In Australia, new Forester will draw on the theme of smarter,
safer, further - smarter, thanks to a wide array of new technology;
safer, in line with Subaru's long-term commitment to occupant
protection and further, thanks to a wide range of engine and
transmission efficiencies, and its ability to traverse all
roads.
Full pricing and specification for the fourth generation
Forester will be announced in quarter one, 2013.
\*Dependent upon specific variant.
For further information, contact:
David Rowley
National Corporate Affairs Manager
Subaru Australia
Telephone: (02) 8892 9853
Mobile: 0418 237 252
Fax: (02) 8892 9121
E-mail: david.rowley@subaru.com.au