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Subaru is approaching a full model change of its new Forester. This time, the price of the new 2025 model of the US model Forester, which was announced earlier, was announced on April 4, 2024 (local time). It has been announced that it will be released in spring 2024. All 2025 models are assembled at Subaru’s facility in Gunma, Japan. 

In the United States, the world’s largest automobile and mobility show “Los Angeles Auto” will be held on November 16, 2023 (Thursday) at 9:40 a.m. Pacific time (Japan time, November 17, 2023 (Friday) 02:40). The 6th generation Forester was announced at the show .

The sixth generation Japanese model is expected to be released around August 2024. This time, it will be equipped with not only the next-generation EyeSight, but also the next-generation e-BOXER, which uses Toyota’s hybrid system THS (TOYOTA Hybrid System).

US model Subaru new “Forester” US model price grade

The 2025 Subaru Forester is available in five grades: base, premium, sport, limited, and touring. Starting price starts at $29,695. This equates to an increase of $2,600, or almost a 10% increase, for the base version compared to the 2024 model. All 2025 Foresters announced this time are equipped with all-wheel drive, a continuously variable transmission, a 2.5L engine, and a maximum output of 180hp.

grade	engine	price	JPY
forester	2.5L engine NA	$29,695	Approximately 4.48 million yen
forester premium		$31,995	Approximately 4.83 million yen
forester sport		$34,495	Approximately 5.21 million yen
forester limited		$35,995	Approximately 5.43 million yen
forester touring		$39,995	Approximately 6.04 million yen

From this, it seems natural that the price of the Japanese model that undergoes a full model change will rise as well.

About Subaru new Forester full model change

About the Subaru new Forester full model change exterior

• In addition to adopting the new design concept “BOLDER,” the interior and exterior textures have been significantly improved.
• Adopts a new exterior design with increased strength and luxury.
• Adopted air outlets on the front and sides to reduce air resistance .

Adopting the latest design, the grille area has been expanded and a line has been adopted that connects to the headlights. The design has an advanced impression and a more luxurious feel than before. The rear taillights feature a design that connects the left and right sides with the Subaru logo at the center, incorporating a trendy design.

The body size is 4,655mm in length, 1,830mm in width, 1,730mm in height, 2,670mm in wheelbase, and 220mm in ground clearance. It’s hard to believe that compared to the previous model, the overall length is only 30mm and the overall width is 15mm different. Air outlets installed in the vehicle body are installed at the front and sides to reduce air resistance and improve fuel efficiency. Side guards and roof rails are standard. The aluminum wheels are 17 inches, 18 inches, and 19 inches.

Subaru Forester new and old body size comparison

spec	Previous generation 5th generation Forester	New 6th generation Forester	Old model size comparison
full length	4,625mm	4,655mm	+30mm
full width	1,815mm	1,830mm	+15mm
Total height	1715~1,730mm	1,730mm	0mm
Wheelbase	2,670mm	2,670mm	0mm
minimum ground clearance	220mm	220mm	0mm
Minimum turning radius	5.4m	5.4m	0mm

About the Subaru new Forester full model change interior

• The interior design has been changed to Subaru’s latest design.
• Equipped with an 11.6-inch full HD large screen display.
• Using more sound-absorbing materials, the noise attenuation rate from the roof panel is reduced by 39%, making the inside of the car quieter and more comfortable.

The interior features a navigation system equipped with an 11.6-inch full HD large screen display. Adopts an HMI (Human Machine Interface) that can be operated comfortably like a smartphone. Compatible with “Apple CarPlay” and “Android Auto”. The interior is now quieter and more comfortable thanks to more sound-absorbing materials, more robust welding techniques, and additional structural adhesives that include a 39% reduction in noise attenuation from the roof panels.

Subaru new Forester full model change SUBARU GLOBAL PLATFORM x full inner frame structure adopted

• Adopts a “full inner frame structure” that contributes to high rigidity, achieving both high rigidity and light weight. 10% stronger than before
• Adopts 2-pinion electric power steering.

The new platform “SUBARU GLOBAL PLATFORM (SGP)” is designed to be compatible with various power units such as not only gasoline engines but also hybrids (HVs), plug-in hybrids (PHVs), and electric vehicles (EVs) with a single design concept. There is. It adopts the “full inner frame structure” that contributes to high rigidity , which is used in the “Levorg” and “Legacy Outback ,” achieving both higher rigidity and lighter weight than the previous model. Compared to the conventional manufacturing method where the inner and outer sides are welded and then attached to the underbody, the number of parts is reduced, and the rigidity is increased by 10% by replacing the bolt-based joint between the frames with spot welding. It is also quieter and reduces the amount of noise that enters the car even on highways.

By adopting a 2-pinion electric power steering system that separates the motor assist axis from the driver’s steering axis , a smooth, sporty steering feel with no delay in response is achieved.

Subaru’s new Forester full model change Adopts next-generation “Eyesight X” advanced driving support technology

• The safety system uses the next-generation “Eyesight” that uses triple cameras and “Eyesight X” that enables hands-off.

The stereo camera has changed from Hitachi to a wide-angle camera made by Sweden’s Vionia (the resolution has been improved from 1.2 megapixels to 2.3 megapixels, and the horizontal angle of view is about twice as wide), the conventional rear and side radar, and the rear super In addition to sonic sensors, millimeter-wave radars are installed on the left and right sides of the front of the vehicle. The expansion of the camera’s viewing angle is due to the fact that the camera cover has been moved closer to the windshield and its mounting position has been moved forward. The brake booster (a device that increases braking force) is now electric, improving EyeSight response. The processor uses Xilinx’s FPGA Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (multiprocessor system-on-chip). The Crosstrek, Impreza, Levorg, and Legacy Outback models equipped with this next-generation EyeSight technology all dominate the top rankings in NASVA’s overall car safety performance rankings. It has been proven to be highly safe.

Eyesight X

This is an “advanced driving support function” that can be added to the new generation EyeSight. It uses a 3D high-precision map unit jointly developed with Mitsubishi Electric and high-precision GPS information using the quasi-zenith satellite “Michibiki.”

Hands-off assist during traffic jams

It is now possible to take your hands off the steering wheel when driving at speeds of approximately 50 km/h or less.

Start assist in traffic jams

When using ACC, the time it takes to automatically restart from a stop has been increased from 3 seconds to approximately 10 minutes. This is said to be due to the addition of a front radar and the expansion of the stereo camera’s viewing angle, making it possible to more accurately detect vehicles cutting in.

active lane change assist

When driving at speeds between 70 and 120km/h, operating the turn signal lever provides steering assistance and assists lane changes.

Speed ​​control before curve

Control the speed to suit the curve. Speed ​​control in front of toll plaza Controls the speed to be suitable for passing through the ETC gate.

Driver abnormality response system

When it detects something wrong with the driver, it automatically decelerates and stops the vehicle while alerting those around it with flashing emergency indicators (hazard lights) and a horn. The prerequisite for this function is that the vehicle is driving with cruise control (ACC) with all-vehicle speed tracking function , and that the lane center maintenance and preceding vehicle following steering functions are in operation. These functions are intended for use on expressways, toll roads, and other automobile-only roads, and their use on general roads is not recommended. If the 3D high-precision map data determines that there is a sharp curve, the vehicle will drive until it reaches the rear and then stop. Also, no action is taken to pull over to the shoulder of the road.

3D high-precision map data

It is said that it will be updated four times a year.

EyeSight Ver.2 Ver.3 What is the difference between the next generation EyeSight (Eyesight X)?

system	Eyesight Ver.3	Next generation EyeSight
method	Stereo camera (CMOS)	Stereo camera + millimeter wave radar
Pre-crash safety	◯ (50km/h or less)	◯
Pedestrian collision avoidance	◯(35km/h)	◯
Cruise control with all vehicle speed tracking function	◯ (0km/h to approx. 120km/h)	◯
Leading vehicle following steering	–	◯
maintain lane center	◯	◯
Lane departure prevention	◯
stop hold	◯	◯
Inter-vehicular distance	4 stages	4 stages
AT false start suppression	◯	◯
AT false reverse suppression	◯	◯
Brake assist when reversing	–	◯
Vehicle sway warning	◯	◯
lane departure warning	◯ (40km/h or more)	◯
high beam assist	◯	◯
rear vehicle detection	◯	◯
voice information	◯	◯
Front lateral pre-crash brake	–	◯
Emergency pre-crash steering	–	◯
Hands-off assist during traffic jams	–	◯※
Start assist in traffic jams	–	◯※
active lane change assist	–	◯※
Speed ​​control before curve	–	◯※
Speed ​​control in front of tollgate	–	◯※
Driver abnormality response system	–	◯※

*Vehicles equipped with EyeSight

About the Subaru new Forester full model change engine

• Next-generation e-BOXER equipped vehicle that uses Toyota’s hybrid system “THS”

Subaru is expanding its domestic production system to expand and accelerate the development of electric vehicles, including starting production of next-generation e-BOXER vehicles that adopt Toyota Motor Corporation’s THS (TOYOTA Hybrid System) from the mid-2020s. The restructuring plan was announced at the financial results briefing on May 12, 2022. This time, the new “Forester” will be equipped with the next-generation e-BOXER, which uses Toyota’s hybrid system “THS.” This is really exciting.

subaru news release

https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2151/1/subaru-announces-pricing-all-new-2025-subaru-forester