•    Crosstrek will get a USD 750 increase •    The outgoing Outback is slated to increase USD 1,715 to USD 1,820•    The soon-to-be-discontinued Legacy sedan increases by USD 1,600 Among the Japan-made models: •    BRZ and WRX will receive price increases up to USD 2,000 •    Forester price will increase between USD 1,075 and USD 1,600•    Impreza is slated to get a USD 750 increase•    Solterra EV will not increase...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

roduction in Lafayette at the end of the 2025 model year, and production of the Outback will finish there by the end of 2025, a move that has been planned since 2024 and was reconfirmed two weeks ago in local Indiana news media. The shift away from the Outback works to accommodate production of the Forester model, and by spring of 2026, the Forester Hybrid, its first hybrid model. The state had approved a tax abatement worth more than USD 64 mill...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

ippines, the preferential tax regime on electrified vehicles has impacted the group’s performance, contributing to a 48% YoY decline in sales volume in 2024. However, with the planned introduction of Subaru hybrid models, Tan Chong expressed optimism about its prospects in 2025. The Crosstrek and Forester are expected to be the first Subaru models in the Philippines to feature hybrid powertrains. The launch of the all-new, 6th-generation Forest...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

about 24,500 imported to Canada from Japan. Starting with the 2026 model year, Outback production will shift from Lafayette to Japan. The move was planned prior to the implementation of tariffs but will significantly reduce Subaru Canada’s reliance on the company’s U.S. assembly operation. The Forester, Subaru’s second-best seller in Canada after the Crosstrek, will take the Outback’s production space in the Lafayette plant, which will b...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Subaru launches all-new Forester e-BOXER in UK On February 12, Subaru UK & Ireland launched the all-new Forester e-BOXER in UK. The prices start from GBP 38,995 for the Limited model, rising to GBP 42,995 for the Touring variant. The vehicle is built on an improved Subaru global platform, which now features a stronger inner frame and more use of structural adhesive, increasing bonded areas from 8 meters to approximately 27 meters. This enhancemen...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid with next-gen powertrain in U.S. On February 6, Subaru of America revealed its first-ever U.S. Forester Hybrid, the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. The 2025 Forester Hybrid will arrive at retailers nationwide in spring 2025, starting at USD 34,995 MSRP. The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is the first model in the Subaru lineup to be powered by a next-generation Subaru series-para...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

Subaru introduces 2026 Forester Wilderness SUV in U.S. with trail-ready performance On February 6, Subaru of America announced its next generation of its most capable and rugged Forester: the new 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, which will arrive at U.S. dealerships in fall 2025.  The newest addition to the Subaru Wilderness family features 9.3 inches of ground clearance, more than its predecessor, all-terrain tires, upgraded suspension, and upr...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 15 vehicles On December 4, Euro NCAP announced its final 2024 safety ratings, covering 15 vehicles. The lineup includes the Renault 5, Alpine A290, Porsche Macan EV, Hyundai SANTA FE, Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10, Maxus eTERRON 9, Lexus LBX hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, Volvo EX30, MINI Countryman SE, Subaru Forester, Mazda CX-80 PHEV, Audi A5, and VW Caddy PHEV. The new electric Renault 5 and its sporty Alpine A290 vers...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

Subaru unveils all-new Forester, Set for UK launch in spring 2025 On October 1, Subaru released the details of the all-new Subaru Forester, which is scheduled to be launched into the UK market in Spring 2025. The vehicle is powered by Subaru's e-BOXER mild-hybrid system, featuring a 2.0-liter four-cylinder normally aspirated gasoline engine with direct injection, paired with a Lineartronic transmission. The vehicle has a ground clearance of 220mm...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

Subaru to launch 2 Japan-made e-BOXER Hybrid SUVs in Thailand in Q1 2025 Announced on September 5, TC Subaru (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Subaru cars in Thailand, is set to introduce Subaru’s e-BOXER Hybrid family in Thailand from Q1/2025, starting with the Crosstrek e-BOXER Hybrid (with an estimated starting price of THB 1.8 million) and the Forester e-BOXER Hybrid. Both SUV models will be fully imported from Japan. In 202...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

dy's seven vehicle segments, taking first, second and third place in the Premium Car category. Premium category winners included:•    Audi A5-Lear Corp.•    Porsche Cayenne- Forvia Mass Market category winners included:•    Kia Forte-Hyundai Transys•    Kia K5- Adient•    Subaru Forester- NHK Spring Co. Ltd.•    Chevrolet Traverse- Bridgewater Industries LLC•    Ram 1500-Bridgewater Industries LLC  Overall, the headre...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

Subaru’s EyeSight-equipped Forester only one to earn top IIHS rating in U.S. On May 27, Subaru Corp. announced that the 2024 Subaru Forester equipped with the EyeSight Driver Assist Technology (U.S. model) received the highest possible rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their new vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test. To assess current model performance, the IIHS tested 10 small SUVs, including the 2024 S...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29

Subaru to build next-gen Forester at Lafayette, Indiana plant On May 15, it was reported that Subaru will launch production of the next-gen Forester, in both ICE and hybrid variants, at their US plant in Lafayette, Indiana. The discontinuation of the Legacy sedan at the end of the 2025 model year will free up capacity for the new Forester, with hybrid production slated to begin in 2026. There is currently no timeline for the ICE-variant launch. B...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/16

's U.S. plant will also be supplied to Subaru, meaning that Subaru will have a U.S.-manufactured BEV in Subaru’s lineup. Regarding HEV models, the next-generation hybrid powertrain with a horizontally opposed engine based on the Toyota Hybrid System (THS), will be installed in the next-generation Forester and the Crosstrek. The new Forester will be produced not only in Japan but also later at SIA in the U.S. In the fall of 2024, production of t...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

in Japan by 2030. The automaker will release a new “Crosstrek” equipped with a next-generation “e-Boxer” that combines a horizontally-opposed engine and Toyota Hybrid System as early as the fiscal year that ends in March 2025 (FY 2024), and increase the number of SHV models including the “Forester” at once through 2030. Subaru intends to improve fuel efficiency by using the Toyota Hybrid System to respond to regulations and market nee...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/10

Subaru announces pricing on sixth-gen 2025 Forester SUV ahead of U.S. launch On April 4, Subaru of America announced pricing on the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester SUV arriving at U.S. Subaru retailers later this spring.  The completely redesigned sixth-generation Forester SUV features new exterior styling, a quieter and updated interior, improved ride and handling, and enhanced safety. Starting at USD 29,695, the 2025 Subaru Forester is available ...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/05

Yokohama Rubber supplies GEOLANDAR G91 tires for Subaru’s 2025 Forester The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced the supply of its GEOLANDAR G91 tires as original equipment (OE) for Subaru’s new SUV, the 2025 Forester (US model). The tire size adopted is 225/60R17 99H. The tires were developed by using specialized tuning to match their tread pattern, profile, and tire structure to the vehicle characteristics while also utiliz...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/29

what3words, UK provides navigation solutions for Subaru Forester On November 21, what3words announced that the Subaru Forester will feature its innovative location technology. Drivers of the Subaru Forester SUV will be able to enter what3words addresses by text or voice directly into their car’s system and receive precise directions to the precise 3-meter square location. Based on what3words social media updates...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/22

LA Auto Show 2023: Subaru debuts all-new, sixth-gen 2025 Forester SUV On November 16, Subaru of America revealed the all-new 2025 Forester at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show.  The 2025 Forester will arrive in Subaru dealerships across the U.S. in spring 2024 in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring trim levels. The new sixth-generation Forester is 183.3 inches long, 72.0 inches wide, and 68.1 inches high, with a wheelbase of 105.1 inches. The...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/17

New Subaru Crosstrek e-BOXER Hybrid SUV arrives in Singapore Reported on October 7, 2023, the new Subaru Crosstrek e-BOXER Hybrid SUV has been launched in Singapore, priced from SGD 216,800 with COE. Previously, this nameplate was only used in North American markets. This SUV was called the XV in other countries. The SUV is the second Subaru model in Singapore after the Forester to come with the 2.0-liter e-BOXER Hybrid powertrain, delivering 148...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/11