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Pretty isn't a word lavished on the Subaru Forester. But a glimpse at the new model due February shows that there has been some attractive softening of the wagon that brings it closer to the popular XV model.
The next Forester will wear Subaru's new family grille - a smaller, squared look that defines the Asian SUV segment - and Impreza tail lights, but unlike the low XV, retains its tall-hat look for maximum cabin space. It will be slightly bigger than the current model, which has been on sale since 2008, by 35mm in length, 15mm in height and 20mm wider.
The platform is modified from the latest Impreza/XV and claims to allow a bigger boot - to 505 litres from the current model's 450 litres. Subaru's Forester has been shown in past weeks as an image in a brochure - now we’re seeing a snap taken in a holding carpark.
Standard will be Subaru's recently upgraded 110kW/196Nm 2-litre but there will also be a twin-scroll turbocharged version tagged 2.0 XT. Instead of a horizontal intercooler mounted under the bonnet lid, the turbo model it is likely to have it conventionally mounted as a vertical unit behind the grille. There will also be a turbo-diesel option with a six-speed manual or CVT automatic.
The next Forester will also be the cheapest Subaru to be offered with the company's EyeSight technology that incorporates adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and autonomous pre-collision braking.
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