Following the Malaysian debut of the Subaru Forester GT Edition at the beginning of this month, we have since managed to photograph a full gallery of the 2.0 litre, naturally aspirated all-wheel drive SUV. The GT Edition is based on the top 2.0i-S EyeSight variant, which as the name suggests, comes with the EyeSight suite of driver assistance systems.
This includes Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management, Lane Sway and Departure Warning, as well as Adaptive Cruise Control and Lead Vehicle Start Alert. Also part of the package are Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, a Side View Monitor and a Blind-Spot Detection system.
The Forester GT Edition is powered by the Japanese automaker’s FB20 naturally aspirated, direct-injection horizontally-opposed four-cylinder petrol engine, here producing 156 PS at 6,000 rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, which is sent to all four wheels through a continuously variable transmission. Driveline management is handled by the Special X-Mode selector, featuring Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes.
Rolling stock is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels unique to the GT Edition with ‘GT’ centre caps, shod in 225/55 tyres. Exterior kit that distinguishes the GT Edition from other Forester stablemates include a front bumper lip extension, side skirts, roof spoiler and rear bumper lip extension, while the interior receives GT Edition-specific leather upholstery.
Infotainment kit is comprised of an eight-inch Display Audio setup with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the included Superview Around Recognition 360 offers a 360-degree view of the vehicle’s surroundings for moving about in close quarters.
The example photographed here wears the Crystal White Pearl paint finish, and this joins a palette of six other colours comprising Ice Silver Metallic, Jasper Green Metallic, Horizon Blue Pearl, Sepia Bronze Metallic, Dark Grey Metallic and Crystal Black Silica. Priced at RM177,788, this represents an increase of RM8,000 over the 2.0i-S EyeSight. Check out our detailed gallery of the Subaru Forester GT Edition, here.
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The legacy of “crab” rear light continues……Syukur x 10000
Fuuyoh EyeSight driver assistance, kudos TC!
With that pricing, king Proton X70 has nothing to fear.
China suv is at lower level than japaneze suv. Nothing to compare.
Yeah… lower level of regret. China cannot compare to Japanese for their high Regret Value. Most owners start thinking to sell their cars as soon as they drive it out the showroom. That is why they keep harping on RV. Its their Regret Value, you see.
One of the ugliest SUV around
New Subaru Forester GT Edition – created in close collaboration with renowned engineering company Giken Co. Ltd and Mr Masahiko “Jack” Kobayashi.
Mr Kobayashi is the former Chief Designer (Head of Global Advanced Design Studio) at Subaru Corporation and was responsible for the exterior design of more than 12 Subaru production models, including the legendary WRX STI.
The special GT Edition aero kit has four well-made and integrated elements, which give the rugged yet refined Forester a sleeker and even sportier look:
Front bumper lip extension
Side skirts
Roof spoiler
Rear bumper lip extension
These are complemented by a set of 18-inch bespoke alloy wheels.
Tailored specifically with Motor Image’s in-depth understanding of the market, Mr Kobayashi’s expertise, as well as Giken’s experience, the Forester GT Edition is expected to be a game-changer for Subaru in Malaysia.
“We are proud to introduce the Forester GT Edition to Malaysia. Now, the Forester looks more rugged yet refined, sophisticated and sporty. It is specially made for those who want to stand out from the crowd and defy convention. With it, we are offering customers here a better line-up, better quality and value. I believe it will excite the market and drive product interest,” said Mr Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Tan Chong International Ltd. Tan Chong International Ltd owns the Motor Image Group of companies.
Mr Kobayashi originally trained and practised as a fashion designer in Tokyo before graduating with a degree in Transportation Design. In his 25-year career with Subaru, he was known as the ‘hit maker’, after designing numerous successful models, including the original Outback, which was the world’s first sports utility wagon, several generations of the Legacy and Impreza, the current WRX and WRX STI sports saloons, the Levorg sports tourer and the first-generation XV. He is now an independent designer.
Giken is an award-winning engineering company founded in 1964. Holding numerous patents in Japan, South Korea and the United States, it has established itself as an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of technological and material handling systems. Giken is a global supplier of aero-parts and other passenger car components to Subaru and other major Japanese car brands.
with the turbo it will be awesome !
Exactly. Other manufacturers have included turbocharged engines in their line up, Subaru will left behind because of this. No doubt Forester is a good car but now market are going for more power and more fuel efficient. Good luck Subaru..
EyeSight? More like an EyeSore.
omg… design look like suv from the 90’s…. hurmmm
it shouldn’t carry GT moniker when the power delivery is still the same as the standard version. there isn’t any handling upgrades too. generally it is still the same performance as the standard forester. GT is over used. it should carry the moniker as Forester Luxury Edition instead.
Hey budak, don’t talk like you know what GT stands for, because you don’t know anything.
CX-5 2.5t rm181k 230ps
Forestor GT 2.0na rm178k 156ps
Forester Pug edition. Cant accept the front look….
Gila ka..x70 300nm la dei! 50k lower ..sila tutup je la
One of the best selling mid-size SUV in the US
fantastic chassis, but subaru needs a better designer.
then again, subaru is doing really well in australia and the US….
What for !GT Edition without turbo charger,
Looks like a product from Perodua.
The first seen of this car it is eyesore but after a while I find it quite nice or rather classic look. The figure 156ps 196nm look weak on paper but in real world this figure turnout 0-100km/h as 10.3sec which is better than same displacement rivals. However nowadays getting more automakers are moving for turbocharged engine. Subaru did produce great turbocharged boxer engine but sadly didn’t apply for Malaysia market.
Hurry up guys.. it is now less than RM160K after massive RM30K discount (16% discount can be used as a downpayment).