Subaru brings powerful 2.5-litre Forester SUV to South Africa
February 19, 2021
Subaru Southern Africa announced the MY2021 Subaru Forester on Friday, February 19. The fresh Forester derivatives pack more power and practicality and come with a host of technological features.
It’s been 24 years since the first Subaru Forester defined what the world now refers to as the modern-day SUV. It was a defining moment in the brand’s illustrious history, opening up a chapter that would see the Forester become the best-selling model in the company’s line-up.
The new 2021 line-up will extend this with the addition of 2 new flagship variants from which to choose. Starting with the new Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport ES CVT, this is an entirely new derivative that brings a refreshing and sporty design to the model line-up. Designed for those seeking a car with practicality and sporty aesthetics, the Forester Sport exudes power and athleticism. The range-topping 2.5i-S ES CVT represents the contemporary Forester SUV, exuding classic Subaru design that brings safety, practicality and adventure to the fore.
“The introduction of the 2.5-litre models and the Sport model to the line-up is so important for us as a brand, because it gives our customers more options and a more personalised experience,” said Nteo Nkoli, Marketing Lead for Subaru SA.
“These long-awaited models are what many of our customers have been asking for, models that suit a particular lifestyle.”
The Power of Freedom: Engine and Dynamic Capability
Subaru is releasing the new 2.5-litre Boxer® Engine along with the fifth-generation Forester. The engine delivers 136kW of power – an increase of 21kW over the smaller 2.0-litre engine – with a maximum torque of 239Nm. The engine is mated to a lightweight Lineartronic CVT paddle-shift transmission.
The Forester also comes equipped with the Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) system that allows the driver to select a driving programme suited to their needs, whether that be efficiency or something more sporty.
The SI-Drive system recalibrates the engine mapping to deliver the driver’s desired output. In Sport mode, the 2.5-litre Forester is capable of going from 0 to 100km/h in 9.3-seconds.
“Despite the increase in power and performance, the 2.5-litre remains as efficient as the 2.0-litre model, delivering impressive fuel consumption figures of 7.6l/100km on the combined cycle. CO2 emissions are 193g/km,” said the manufacturer.
2021 Line-Up pricing
Subaru Forester 2.0i-CVT – R486 000
Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES CVT – R564 000
Subaru Forester 2.5i Sport ES CVT – R599 000
Subaru Forester 2.5i-S ES CVT – R629 000
Each Subaru Forester model is sold with a 3yr/75 000km Maintenance Plan as well as the 5yr/150 000km Warranty.
Picture/s: Subaru Southern Africa/DNA photographers
