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

Subaru of America prices to increase on most models in June On May 19, Subaru of America confirmed it “has adjusted its pricing in response to current market conditions. The changes were made to offset increased costs while maintaining a solid value proposition for our customers. Subaru pricing is not based on the country of origin of its products.” The price increases hitting the vehicles on dealer lots starting in June will add between USD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Subaru considers U.S. production amid tariffs, changing markets On May 14, while delivering financial results for the recent fiscal year, Subaru CEO Atsushi Osaki, said the company expects a USD 2.5 billion impact from U.S. tariffs in the current fiscal year if it does not take any mitigation steps. The company is now considering ways to ramp up output of U.S.-made vehicles. Subaru’s plant in Lafayette, Indiana, produced over 345,000 vehicles i...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

Subaru plans to launch HEV models in Philippines in 2025 Reported on April 26, 2025, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, is preparing to introduce Subaru hybrid models to the local market in 2025. This development was revealed in the 2024 Annual Report of its parent company, Tan Chong International Limited. In the Philippines, the preferential tax regime on electrified vehicles has impacted the group’s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

Subaru Canada to reduce U.S.-made imports by more than half over trade war Subaru Canada plans to reconfigure its mix of imports from assembly plants in the U.S. and Japan to help insulate the company from the 25% Canadian countertariffs instituted in response to U.S. President Trump’s 25% auto tariffs, according to CEO Tomohiro Kubota. The company imported about 26% of the vehicles it sold in Canada in 2024 from the U.S., but as Subaru Canada ...

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

the study'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...

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

Subaru to mutually supply 4 EV models with Toyota by end of 2026 On May 13, Subaru announced its initiatives for 2025-2026, which it positions as the early phase of the BEV transition, and said that it will jointly develop 4 EV models for its lineup with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) by the end of 2026. The 4 models include the already launched Solterra, all of which are SUVs. As for production, the jointly developed BEV SUV, which will be manuf...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

Subaru to revamp “e-Boxer” to increase strong hybrid models in Japan Subaru Corporation (Subaru) plans to increase the ratio of highly fuel-efficient “strong hybrid vehicles (SHVs)” to 70% of its total new vehicle sales 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...

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