NYIAS 2026: Subaru debuts 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV On April 1, Subaru of America debuted the first-ever 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid as the newest addition to, and the most fuel efficient model of, the Subaru Wilderness lineup ahead of its U.S. market launch in late 2026. The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE Dual Mode System, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, upgraded suspension,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

Subaru announces global debut of Wilderness Hybrid at New York Auto Show On March 25, Subaru of America announced that the first-ever Subaru Wilderness Hybrid will make its global debut at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1. While Subaru offers the Wilderness trim package on the Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek, it is not clear which model line the announcement may be referring to, if not all three. The Forester and Crosstrek al...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

mong European brands. Japanese brands were the only ones with tighter inventory, with Mitsubishi (25 days), Toyota (28), and Lexus (33). Other brands were as follows: Among US brands, Dodge (60 days), Chevrolet (58), and Cadillac (53). Among Japanese brands, Nissan (61), Mazda (52), Infiniti (52), Subaru (51), and Honda (49). Among Korean brands, Kia (35), and among European brands, BMW (49), Mercedes-Benz (40), Audi (40) , and Volvo (36) . Amon...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

Subaru to cease new vehicles sales in Brazil On February 23, it was announced that Subaru will cease sales of new vehicles in Brazil and close all its dealerships in the country, restricting its operations to maintenance and after-sales services. The decision follows the depletion of 2023 model year Forester SUV units at the brand's last São Paulo dealership. Since early 2025, Subaru's presence in Brazil had been uncertain due to the Proconve L8...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

Consumer Reports selects Top Picks for 2026 with hybrids, EV dominating On February 3, Consumer Reports released results from its highly-respected 2026 Top Picks study. Winners were chosen from 260+ vehicles, with brands like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Lexus, BMW, and Tesla heading the list. While the vehicles were evaluated along parameters that included road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety, this year fo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

Subaru of Indiana begins hybrid vehicle production On February 3, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) announced it has begun hybrid production with a 2026 Forester Hybrid driven off one of its assembly lines in Lafayette, Indiana. "Bringing hybrid vehicle assembly to our facility has been in the works for five years,” said Scott Brand, president and chief operating officer of SIA.  The Forester is the first hybrid vehicle to be produced by Suba...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

ry Japanese answer to apartment charging constraints and disaster resilience, and it underlined Nissan’s strength in energy management, yet it also framed BEVs as part of a wider energy service proposition rather than as the automatic replacement for every combustion model. Elsewhere, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Suzuki reinforced the broader pattern in their own corners of the market. Mitsubishi refreshed its “Forever Adventure” story with the E...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

JMS 2025: Subaru to hold world premiere of 2 concept models On October 15, Subaru announced that its exhibit outline for the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press Days: October 29-30, Public Days: October 31-November 9) held at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the exhibition concept of “Driving the Subaru Difference,” the booth will feature two distinct areas: a Performance scene , which expresses the joy of driving, and an Adventure scene , which conveying ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/15

All-new Subaru Forester 2.5 i-S EyeSight launched in Thailand, fully imported from Japan Announced on October 3, 2025, TC Subaru (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in Thailand, has launched the all-new Subaru Forester 2.5i-S ES AWD CVT 26MY, fully imported from Japan.  The company noted that its Thai-assembled Forester stocks had been depleted. The all-new Forester highlights Japanese craftsmanship and advanced saf...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

y/y to 1,046,504 units, while passenger cars fell 9.5% y/y to 209,862 units. Total inventory stood at 2.76 million vehicles in early September, up 4.8% from the previous month but still 3.9% lower than a year earlier. As of the end of August, days’ supply by brand showed relatively low levels for Subaru (38 days), BMW (34), Lexus (31), Kia (27), Mitsubishi (25) and Toyota (22). Higher levels were seen for Ram (86 days), VW (79), Acura (72), Lin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

All-new Subaru Forester e-Boxer Hybrid launched in Philippines Reported on September 27, 2025, the all-new 6th-generation Subaru Forester compact SUV has officially been launched in the Philippines, priced from PHP 2.498 million. The 2026 Forester is powered by a second-generation e-Boxer hybrid system that combines a 2.5-liter Boxer engine with dual electric motors for a total of 197 hp. The FB25 engine produces 164 hp and 209 Nm, while the moto...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/01

Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid  Volkswagen Tiguan  Volvo EX30 (NACTOY release on September 17, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Subaru ends production of Legacy sedan in Indiana after 36 years On September 18, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) announced it has produced the final Subaru Legacy on its assembly line in Lafayette, Indiana. The end of Legacy production will be followed shortly by the end of U.S. production of the Outback in about three weeks, which will enable U.S. production of the Forester in October, followed by the Forester Hybrid in spring 2026. "Bringin...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Subaru sales plunge 64% in H1 2025 in Philippines, Forester Hybrid expected to drive recovery Reported on August 28, 2025, Motor Image Philippines has faced a challenging 2025, with Subaru vehicle sales in the Philippines dropping 64% YoY in H1 2025, according to parent Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL). Exact numbers were not disclosed in TCIL’s interim results. The brand attributes the decline to preferential tax incentives for new energ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Subaru launches all-new 2025 Forester in South Africa On August 28, Subaru launched the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester in Southern Africa, marking the debut of the sixth-generation model with a sharper design, advanced safety features, and enhanced versatility. The new Forester is equipped with Subaru’s 2.5-litre BOXER engine, delivering 136kW of power and 247Nm of torque, paired with a Lineartronic CVT featuring an 8-step manual mode operated v...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

Subaru launches Hybrid Forester SUV in South America On August 20, it was reported that Subaru launched the new Forester in Chile as part of its regional introduction. The Forester, representing 40% of Subaru’s sales in Argentina, continues to appeal to customers seeking a versatile vehicle for daily use and adventure. Additionally, Subaru will relaunch the Impreza later this year, while also planning updates for the WRX and future introduction...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

nventory: Toyota (26 days), Lexus (34), BMW (34), Kia (36)- High Inventory: Jeep (72 days), Lincoln (70), Ram (69), Ford (68), Cadillac (67), Infiniti (75), Acura (71), Volkswagen (83)Among other Japanese brands, Honda had 45 days of inventory, Nissan 54 days, Mazda 46 days, Mitsubishi 41 days, and Subaru 44 days. Among Korean brands, Hyundai and Genesis each had 57 days of inventory. U.S. new vehicle sales (July 2025) 2025July 2024July ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Subaru to start sales of 2026 Forester SUV in Mexico On July 2, it was reported that Subaru will soon begin sales in Mexico of the 2026 Forester. The 2026 Forester offers two powertrain options. The gasoline version features a 2.5-liter Boxer engine producing 182 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque, paired with a Lineatronic CVT, and delivers a combined fuel efficiency of 16.1 km/l. The new e-Boxer HEV pairs the same engine with an electric motor generat...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/05

and and rush purchases ahead of expected price hikes caused by upcoming additional U.S. tariff. However, the market's growth slowed compared to March and April, indicating that the pre-tariff demand spike may have reached its peak. According to U.S. media reports on June 4, automakers such as Ford, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Hyundai are planning to raise sticker prices in coming weeks in response to the tariff hikes, with other OEMs likely to follow ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Subaru Australia opens pre-orders for all-new Forester SUV Announced on May 28, 2025, Subaru Australia has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new Subaru Forester SUV across Subaru Retailers nationwide. Redesigned for those with a spirit of adventure, the latest Forester pairs bold new styling with enhanced performance and cutting-edge technology. Engineered to take on Australia’s varied terrain, it features Subaru’s legendary Symmetrica...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30