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2022 Subaru Forester pricing and features revealed

A mid-life update brings new driver assists and tweaked-off road functionality at a minor price rise

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Subaru has confirmed details of its freshened-up 2022 Forester range, updating the model which first hit Aussie shores in 2018.

Snapshot

  • Fifth-gen Forester launched in 2018
  • Update brings comfort and exterior changes
  • Due to hit Australia this November

Pricing now kicks off at $35,990 for the entry-level car, a slight increase over the 2021 model’s $35,190.

Safety has been bolstered, with lane centring, lane departure prevention, and autonomous emergency steering added to the Forester’s EyeSight suite.

The front spring and damper layout has been refined, which Subaru says will improve the Forester’s ride comfort and handling response.

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The 8" touchscreen is now standard on all models

The all-wheel-drive ‘X-Mode’ has received similar treatment. The rough-terrain system can now automatically re-engage when the Forester’s speed drops below 35km/h, while hill descent control has also been improved.

Touchscreens across the entire Forester range are now 8” wide, where the 2.5i, 2.5i-L and Hybrid L previously used 6.5” units. The driver monitoring system now boasts gesture-controlled climate control adjustment, allowing drivers to change temperature settings with a hand gesture.

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The most obvious external change is a sharpened front end, which now features C-shaped headlights, plus a new fog light, bumper and grille design. New alloy wheel designs for the 2.5i-S and Hybrid S are also standard, alongside a number of small cladding changes. Autumn green, brilliant bronze and cascade green are new colour options, offered on all cars aside from the 2.5i Sport.

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Pricing and options

Like the 2021 model, the 2022 Forester will be offered in seven specifications (pricing before on-road costs):

Forester 2.5i AWD$35,990
Forester 2.5i-L AWD$38,390
Forester 2.5i Premium AWD$41,140
Forester 2.5i Sport AWD$42,690
Forester 2.5i-S AWD$44,190
Forester Hybrid L AWD$41,390
Forester Hybrid S AWD$47,190
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Subaru's e-Boxer hybrid engine

Engine, transmission, and performance

Output from the 2.5-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol four remains at 136kW/239Nm. Introduced to the Forester range in 2020, Hybrid variants feature a 2.0-litre petrol engine good for 110kW/196Nm, plus a 12.3kW/66Nm electric motor.

Both engines are backed by a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

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Features

The base-model Forester 2.5i AWD’s features include:

Fog lights
Reverse camera
Steering responsive headlights
8” LCD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
Dual-zone climate control
8” LCD touchscreen
Smart key and push-button ignition
17” alloy wheels

The 2.5i-L and Hybrid L AWD add:

Adaptive driving beam
Facial recognition
De-icing wipers
Heated seats

Moving up to the 2.5i Premium AWD means:

Eight-way driver and passenger seats
Premium cloth trim
Automatic mirror and seat adjustment
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) with Intelligent and Sport modes
18” alloy wheels
Passenger side auto-dipping mirror
Sports pedals

Similar to the Premium in trim, the 2.5i Sport AWD adds:

Sunroof
Sport instrument cluster
Water-repellent cloth trim

Choosing either the top-of the range 2.5i-S or Hybrid S AWD adds:

Leather-accented trim
Eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
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The previous Forester 2.5i Sport AWD

Safety

With the new additions mentioned above, all Foresters now feature:

Seven airbags
Adaptive cruise control
Brake light recognition
Lane centring
Lane departure prevention
Autonomous emergency steering
Lead vehicle start alert
Pre-collision brake assist
Pre-collision braking system
Pre-collision throttle management
Blind spot monitoring
Lane change assist

Selecting any model above the base 2.5i AWD gives you:

Driver monitoring system
Adaptive driving beam
Reverse automatic braking
Side view monitor
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Dimensions

The 2022 Forester is 4625mm long, 1815mm wide and 1730mm tall. It’s narrower but taller than the rival Toyota RAV4.

Warranty and servicing

All Foresters are backed by a 5-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and receive an eight-year, 62,500km capped price servicing plan. Hybrid variants have an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty.

Availability

The 2022 Subaru Forester is expected to arrive in Australia from November 2021.

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