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Subaru Forester
Forester 2.0i Lineartronic CVT R486 000
Forester 2.0i-L Eyesight Lineartronic CVT R564 000
Forester 2.5i Sport Eyesight Lineartronic CVT R599 000
Forester 2.5i-S Eyesight Lineartronic CVT R649 000
Exterior Features
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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.
Now built upon the new Subaru Global platform, the Forester has been engineered to stringent standards of safety and versatility, woven into a package that stands out as a robust and classic Subaru design form.
From the front, key highlights are the modern ‘Hawkeye’ LED headlamps, a large grille, fog lamps and an underguard treatment for added protection during off road excursions.
The roof rails have also been redesigned, now featuring loopholes on the higher spec models, for easier use of ropes and straps when tying down cargo.
The wide-opening rear doors are unlike any other within the segment.
The rear doors have been designed to allow the easiest and most comfortable access to the rear for general entry and loading but also for child seat accessibility and space. The Forester also features slip-resistant side sill steps at the rear.
Interior Features
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The cabin of the Subaru Forester has been created with with high-quality, soft-touch materials and contrast stitching throughout, along with leather interiors on higher specification models. There’s even more room in the new Forester, offering exceptional passenger comfort.
The second row also now comes A/C vents and USB points to bring front seat comfort to every passenger. Other convenience features include rear seat pockets designed to fit smartphones and tablets alike. In similar fashion, the boot features a wide-opening lid and a low sill for ease of loading into the 520-litre, boot.
The boot space can be increased to 1 770-litres by flipping the switches either from the side of the boot opening panel or on top of the seatbacks themselves.
The motorised bootlid can also be raised and lowered in just over 3-seconds, one of the fastest and therefore most convenient in the segment.
Careful consideration has also been given to the materials used in the boot – an easy-to-clean yet aesthetically pleasing texture that is also used on the lower bumpers and wheel well cladding.
The S and ES Forester derivatives are fitted with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that includes AUX, Bluetooth connectivity as well as the use of Apple CarPlay / Android Auto through the USB-A ports in the front.
Also included in ES and Sport models there are electrically-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, a sunroof and rain-sensing wipers to name just a few of the features. Forester is a full house vehicle. The wide-opening rear doors are unlike any other within the segment.
Technology
The balanced design of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive creates uniform stability and delivers an optimal distribution of power for maximum traction in virtually any weather or road condition.
X-Mode with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud mode now available. With 220mm of ground clearance and available X-MODE with Hill Descent Control, almost any destination is within reach. X-MODE optimizes the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for maximum traction on slippery surfaces.
The Forester now incorporates Active Torque Vectoring to brake wheels closer to the corner, and distribute additional torque to the opposite wheels for better cornering ability.
Our Boxer engine which powers every Subaru model has a horizontally opposed design and boasts a low centre of gravity that helps create more balanced handling, flatter cornering and greater stability on every type of road.
Safety
Pre-collision Braking helps to gradually slow or stop the car completely when it sees a panic braking situation unfolding ahead of you.
With available Reverse Automatic Braking, your vehicle can even stop itself to help avoid objects behind you.
Adaptive Cruise Control maintains a set speed and will automatically adjust to keep a safe distance from the car ahead. It is also capable of bringing your vehicle to a full stop and resume your settings as traffic begins to flow again.
7 airbags standard across all models including a Driver's Knee Airbag protect you in the event of a collision.
Lane Departure and Sway Warning both activate a chime sound when your vehicle begins to drift or is too close to another lane. This alert helps to keep you on the straight and narrow.
Fewer blind spots ensure that you can maintain a clear view from the driver's seat of your loved ones around the vehicle.
Pre-collision Throttle Management is designed to cut power from an absent-minded start, if it detects a potentially hazardous object is in your way.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert helps warn you of traffic approaching from the side as you are backing up, and a standard Rear-Vision Camera enhances visibility when reversing.
| LED Headlamps | no | yes | yes |
| Auto Headlights On | no | yes | yes |
| Steering responsive headlights (SRH) | no | yes | yes |
| Front fog lamps | yes | yes | yes, LED |
| Roof rail | Black | Black | Black & Silver, with loophole |
| Roof Spoiler | no | yes, with High mounted Stop Lamp | yes, with High mounted Stop Lamp |
| Door mirror colour | Body color Auto Folding with Turn Light | Body color Auto Folding with Turn Light | Satin Chromed Auto Folding with Turn Light |
| Fog lamp cluster | Dyed black base | Dyed black base | High gloss black paint base + chrome molded inserts |
| Front Under Guard | Black | Black | Chrome |
| Rear Under Guard | Black | Black | Chrome |
| Side Garnish | Black | Black | Chrome |
| Outer Door Handle | Body Color | Body Color | Chrome |
| Alloy design | 17-inch Silver | 17-inch High-gloss Dark Metallic | 18-inch High-gloss Dark Metallic 5-spoke |
| Double volume power sliding sunroof with sun shade cover | no | no | yes |
| Automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers | no | yes | yes |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel & gear lever | no | yes | yes |
| Leather seats | no | yes | yes |
| Driver’s Power seat | yes | yes | yes |
| Passenger power seat | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear Seat Ventilation Grille | yes | yes | yes |
| Rear USB Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Seat Arrangement | Reclining One Touch Fold Down | Reclining One Touch Fold Down | Reclining One Touch Fold Down |
| 60/40 split folding rear seats | yes | yes | yes |
| Sports Alloy Pedal | no | no | yes |
| Meter Panel | Red illmination Segment Display | White luminescent Color TFT | White luminescent Color TFT Chrome Needle |
| Power windows | yes | yes | yes |
| Keyless entry and push-button start system | yes | yes | yes |
| Powered rear gate | no | yes | yes |
| Electric Parking Brake | yes | yes | yes |
| Paddle shifters | no | yes | yes |
| One Touch Lane Changer | yes | yes | yes |
| Two 12-volt accessory power outlets (in centre panel and centre console box) | yes | yes | yes |
| Tilt-adjustable / telescopic steering wheel | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering wheel mounted audio, mobile phone & cruise control switches | yes | yes | yes |
| Dual A/C | no, single | yes | yes |
| Touch Screen Display size | 6.5″ | 8.0″ | 8.0″ |
| Speaker (Front+Rear+Instrument Panel+Amplifier+Sub Woofer) | 2+2 | 2+2+2 | Harmon Kardon 2+2+4+1+1 |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | yes | yes | yes |
| Voice Command for audio, air conditioning, telephony. | yes | yes | yes |
| Eyesight – Pre-collision braking | no | yes | yes |
| Eyesight – Adaptive cruise control | no | yes | yes |
| Eyesight – Lane departure warning | no | yes | yes |
| Eyesight – Lane sway warning | no | yes | yes |
| Eyesight – Lead vehicle start alert | no | yes | yes |
| Eyesight – Pre-collision throttle management | no | yes | yes |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | no | no | yes |
| Digital speedometer | no | yes | yes |
| Reverse Camera | yes | yes | yes |
| Reverse linked tilt down door mirror | no | no | yes |
| Blind spot monitoring with Lane change assist | no | no | yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | no | no | yes |
| Side-View Monitor | no | no | yes |
| Auto Vehicle Hold | yes | yes | yes |
| SRS airbags- front driver & passenger airbags | yes | yes | yes |
| SRS airbags – front side driver & passenger airbags | yes | yes | yes |
| SRS airbags – Drivers Knee airbag | yes | yes | yes |
| SRS airbags – dual intelligent side curtain airbags | yes | yes | yes |
| Wiplash reducing front seats | yes | yes | yes |
| Side-door reinforcement beams | yes | yes | yes |
| ISO-FIX adapted child seat anchors (with tether anchors) for infants and children | yes | yes | yes |
| 5 year/ 150 000km warranty | yes | yes | yes |
| 3 year/ 75 000 km maintenance plan with extension options available | yes | yes | yes |
| Subaru Assist | yes | yes | yes |
| 15 000km Service Intervals | yes | yes | yes |
| 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 |
| Bore x Stroke | 84 × 90 | 84 × 90 | 84 × 90 |
| Displacement | 1995 | 1995 | 1995 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Fuel system | Direct fuel injection | Direct fuel injection | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63L | 63L | 63L |
| Max output | 115 / 6,000 | 115 / 6,000 | 115 / 6,000 |
| Max torque | 196 / 4,000 | 196 / 4,000 | 196 / 4,000 |
| 0-100 time | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Fuel Consumption – combined lit./100 km | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| CO2 emissions – combined g/km | 176 | 176 | 176 |
| AWD type | Active Torque Split AWD system | Active Torque Split AWD system | Active Torque Split AWD system |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control system | yes | yes | yes |
| X-Mode with Hill Descent Control | yes | yes | yes, with Mud, Sand, Snow, Dirt modes |
| 2 mode SI Drive (Intelligent, Sport) | yes | yes | |
| 4-sensor / 4-channel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution | yes | yes | yes |
| Active Torque Vectoring | yes | yes | yes |
| Brake assist system | yes | yes | yes |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | yes | yes | yes |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | yes | yes | yes |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | yes | yes | yes |
| Overall Length | 4625 | 4625 | 4625 |
| Overall Width | 1815 | 1815 | 1815 |
| Overall Height | 1730 | 1730 | 1730 |
| Wheelbase | 2670 | 2670 | 2670 |
| Front Track mm | 1565 | 1565 | 1565 |
| Rear Track mm | 1570 | 1570 | 1570 |
| Minimum ground clearance mm | 220 | 220 | 220 |
| Boot Capacity (rear seat up/down) | 520 / 1060 | 520 / 1060 | 520 / 1060 |
| Curb weight/Unladen mass kg | 1.524 | 1,532 – 1,555 | 1,526 – 1,550 |
| Gross Vehicle mass kgs | 2.223 | 2.223 | 2.223 |
| D range (Lineartronic CVT) | 3.600 – 0.512 | 3.600 – 0.512 | 3.600 – 0.512 |
| Gear ratio 1st | 3.600 | 3.600 | 3.600 |
| Gear ratio 2nd | 2.155 | 2.155 | 2.155 |
| Gear ratio 3rd | 1.516 | 1.516 | 1.516 |
| Gear ratio 4th | 1.092 | 1.092 | 1.092 |
| Gear ratio 5th | 0.843 | 0.843 | 0.843 |
| Gear ratio 6th | 0.667 | 0.667 | 0.667 |
| Gear ratio 7th | 0.557 | 0.557 | 0.557 |
| Gear ratio Reverse | 3.687 | 3.687 | 3.687 |
| Final Drive axle ratio | 3.900 | 3.900 | 3.900 |
| Steering | 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 |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone type | Double wishbone type | Double wishbone type |
| Approach angle | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.2 |
| Departure angle | 25.8 | 25.8 | 25.8 |
| Lamp Break over angle | 21.4 | 21.4 | 21.5 |
| Minimum turning circle at tyre (radius) m | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Brakes Front & Rear | Ventilated disc brakes | Ventilated disc brakes | Ventilated disc brakes |
| Tyre size | 225/60R17 | 225/60R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Wheel size | 17×7“J | 17×7“J | 18×7“J |
| Temporary Spare wheel | yes | yes | yes |