Subaru Forester facelift revealed via brochure leak

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After three years on the market, the fourth-generation Subaru Forester is pretty much due for a refresh, and Fuji Heavy Industries has teased a possible reveal for a facelifted model, at an event on October 6. However, it appears the car has already blown its cover thanks to photos of a leaked brochure published on Japanese blog Ethical & LifeHack.

The changes are fairly modest and include new LED projector headlights with C-shaped positioning lights (taking after the style of the BRZ and the latest Legacy/Outback and WRX/WRX STI), a redesigned grille and a reprofiled front bumper reminiscent of the facelifted Impreza.

That’s on regular models; the sportier design as seen on our top turbocharged XT model – with a more aggressive lower grille design, chrome highlights and huge side “whiskers” – looks to have remained unchanged. A new tail light design and a range of revised two-tone wheel designs complete the exterior revamp.

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Revisions to the interior are similarly minor – there’s a new three-spoke steering wheel, a redesigned instrument cluster (the needle now rests at nine o’clock), revised dashboard trim inserts and a new design for the door handles and centre console “struts.”

Listed here are 2.0i-L, 2.0i-L EyeSight and S-Limited models (the current Japanese lineup also includes the base 2.0i, a more rugged X-Break and the turbo XT) – all three are powered by an FB 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated flat-four petrol mill and mated to a Lineartronic CVT and all-wheel drive.

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Output figures for the NA mill were not listed (the engine currently makes 150 PS at 6,200 rpm and 198 Nm at 4,200 rpm), but the car’s JC08-rated fuel economy figure stands at 16.0 km per litre, a nice jump from the current car’s 15.2 km per litre.

Pricing for the three models listed have risen slightly – the 2.0i-L is now priced at 2,581,200 yen (RM91,600), while the 2.0i-L EyeSight now costs 2,689,200 yen (RM95,400); both prices are 108,000 yen (RM3,800) higher from before. As for the S-Limited, it now retails at 2,894,400 yen (RM102,700), a 64,800 yen (RM2,300) increase.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Ollie on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    ugly. its 2015, use a computer and design la.

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    • Same L0rrrr on Sep 21, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Want “beautiful” car? get an Iriz then.

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      • Sam, do u have taste for “beautiful” car mean or not?…obviously U r TASTELESS!

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        • Same L0rrrr on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:27 pm

          beautiful is a subjective opinion, just like you thought your wife is super hot but for me Rosmah is better looking than your wife.

          However, other factors like fuel consumption, cheap maintenance, low cost of ownership, high RV are general facts and measurable by dollars and cents.

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          • jinggo on Sep 21, 2015 at 10:17 pm

            Ape barang toyota? puihhh

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          • Same L0rrrr on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:16 pm

            No matter how many times you puihh, Toyota still no doubt reliable, comfort, fuel saving and good RV.
            you can puihhh whatever you like, like I would care.

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    • sepul on Sep 21, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      It’s the mechanic bits that matters when you mention Subaru. The platform, engine, and drivetrain are unique only to Subaru.

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  • wowee on Sep 21, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    100k only?!
    cheaper & more capable than Subaru XV..

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    • I believe those price are in japan and not including taxes when reach our shore

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  • GodcarTheBest on Sep 21, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Is that even a new model ? It’s seriously UGLY. Even India Mahindra look much better.

    Poor Subaru owners. Drive such car dont know where to hide their face. Ah moi see also won’t drop panty. Perhaps bangla may like.

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  • Albert on Sep 21, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    The only malaysian car that can beat this bladdy subaru poorly designed car…is SURPRISE..SURPRISE ,Proton.
    For once Proton wins,when compared to this ugly duckling.
    Proton fanboys…cheer up..all is not lost,after all but you got a lot of catching up to do in terms of your f..up sales this year.
    If the new Accordana cannot save you,Proton..it is time to call it a day.

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  • DPCraft on Sep 21, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Interior :l
    Exterior :(
    Price :)
    Power :)
    Fuel consumption :D

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    • Richard Joash Tan on Oct 04, 2015 at 11:47 pm

      Interior :D
      Exterior :D
      Price :D
      Power :D
      Fuel consumption :D

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  • jim labu on Sep 22, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I’d rather have this than the shitty, overpriced 2WD CX3…

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Sep 22, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    The new 18 inch rims is ugly. I prefer the current rims, which are very sporty and tough looking.

    But the new steering wheel looks nice – much better than the bland current one. Hope they’ve made the door upper parts softer cos the current one is hard plastic. Also nice is the new instrument panel. Looks quite sleek and sharp. The 9′ O clock start position is also very sporty.

    Hope they’ve found more power too, and better fuel efficiency for the turbo XT model.

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