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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
SUBARU EARNS TWO AWARDS IN 2025 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BEST CARS FOR TEENS
Subaru wins awards for Best New SUV for Teens and Best Used Midsize Car 2025 Subaru Forester named Best New SUV for teens $35,000 to $40,000 2021 Subaru Legacy named Best Used Midsize Car for teens CAMDEN, N.J., May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., today announced that two models were named to the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Cars for Teens report. The 2025 Subaru Forester was named the Best New SUV, priced between $35,000 and $40,000, while the 2021 Subaru Legacy was named the Best Used Midsize Car for new teen buyers and drivers. Jeff Walters, President and Chief Operating Officer, Subaru of America, Inc.: "We are proud to have Forester and Legacy recognized by U.S. News & World Report as recommended cars for younger drivers. Value, reliability, and safety are fundamental to the SUVs and cars we offer to our customers, and we're proud to be recognized again by U.S. News & World Report." To be named a Best New Car for Teens, vehicles must have exceptional reliability ratings, crash test scores, available advanced driver assistance features, and top critics' recommendations in its price category. Best Used Car for Teens winners were selected from 2020-2022 model years and must have exceptional reliability and safety ratings, affordable projected ownership costs, positive critical reviews, and available crash-prevention technology. Both Forester and Legacy have perfect five-star Overall Vehicle Scores from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently named the 2025 Subaru Forester a TOP SAFETY PICK. Both vehicles feature standard Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, which includes Automatic Pre-Collision Braking, Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, and standard LED Steering Responsive Headlights. Subaru vehicles also include teen driver controls or available smartphone features that send parents alerts when the car travels faster than a predetermined speed, drives outside a specified geographic area, or is driven beyond a specified time. These features enable parents to establish limits for teen drivers and initiate conversations about safe driving habits. Other available active safety features include Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Reverse Automatic Braking, and DriverFocus™ Distraction Mitigation System. The 2025 Subaru Forester is available at Subaru retailers nationwide starting at $29,995 MSRP. About Subaru of America, of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $320 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 100,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Aaron ColeProduct Communications Manager856.488.3697acole1@ Miranda JimenezProduct Communications Specialist856.438.2820mjimen@ Karley DowdyProduct Communications Specialist856.488.8527mkdowdy@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Man of Many
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Man of Many
2025 Subaru Forester Price and Specs Revealed for Australia
With a debut at the Chicago Auto Show earlier in the year, Subaru has officially revealed price and specifications for the new Forester (priced from AUD$43,490 plus on-roads), a week after Toyota unveiled the latest generation of their top-selling car in Australia, the Toyota RAV4. To put this new Forester release in context, the RAV4 was the top-selling vehicle in Australia in 2024 with 58,718 vehicles sold, but that number looks tiny when you compare it to the sales in the United States, where the RAV4 outsold the Ford F-150 for the first time, according to Jato Dynamics data. F-150 sales dropped 5 per cent to 460,915 in 2024. Meanwhile, Toyota RAV4 registrations increased by 9 per cent to 475,193, and it seems this is the wake-up call that Subaru needed, unveiling the new model shortly after the sales figures were announced. Now, Subaru Australia is ready to bring the top-selling Forester to market, and it's going to be their most important model release in decades as it shapes up to become the best alternative to the RAV4 and other competitors like the Mitsubishi Outlander as it will be available from mid-2025 in both hybrid and non-hybrid formats. While yet to be released, the current-generation Toyota RAV4 starts from AUD$42,260 plus on-roads. Let's take a closer look! 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid | Image: Subaru USA What's Under the Bonnet of the New Subaru Forester? You'll have two powertrain options available with the new Subaru Forester in Australia: Non-hybrid Subaru Foresters (priced from AUD$43,490 plus on-roads) will be powered by: Engine : 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer 4-cylinder : 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer 4-cylinder Power : 136kW @ 5,800rpm : 136kW @ 5,800rpm Torque : 247Nm @ 3,700rpm : 247Nm @ 3,700rpm Transmission : Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with: 8-speed manual mode Broader gear ratio range (8.1) Retuned for stronger take-off acceleration Lower 1st and reverse gears for increased performance on hills : Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with: Fuel economy : 7.9 litres/100km (combined) : 7.9 litres/100km (combined) Fuel tank capacity : 63L : 63L Towing: 1,800kg braked, 750kg unbraked Hybrid Subaru Foresters (from AUD$46,490 plus on-roads) will be powered by: Engine : 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine with 90kW electric motor and 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery Power : 121kW @ 5,600 rpm Torque : 212Nm @ 4,000–4,400 rpm : 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine with 90kW electric motor and 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery Combined system output : 145kW : 145kW Transmission : TH2B Hybrid Transaxle Planetary gearset Integrated secondary electric motor/generator (MG1) : Fuel economy : 6.2L/100km (combined) : 6.2L/100km (combined) Range : Over 1,000km per tank (indicative) : Over 1,000km per tank (indicative) Towing: 1,200kg braked, 750kg unbraked The non-Hybrid 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer 4-cylinder produces 136kW @ 5,800rpm and 247Nm @ 3,700rpm. However, what we're most interested in here is the hybrid Forester, which features a 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine with a 90kW electric motor powered by a 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery. That figure is similar to the new 2026 Toyota RAV4's 143kW of power, but down compared to the 226kW PHEV variant that has just been announced. Notably, the city fuel economy has jumped by 30 per cent over the naturally aspirated petrol, and even more impressively, this hybrid powertrain delivers an impressive driving range of over 1,000km per tank (based on laboratory results under ADR testing conditions). Unlike the RAV4, the Forester does not have an electric motor powering the rear wheels, and because of this Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, the brand says that it retains a low centre of gravity and optimal handling whilst adding enhanced range. 2025 Subaru Forester Petrol Variant | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia To add to this, the hybrid Forester also gets a torque vectoring system, vehicle dynamics control and an off-road X-Mode system from the standard petrol model, while the ground clearance stands at a class-leading 220mm. That said, there is an even more off-road-focused Wilderness version in the United States, which comes with the standard petrol engine while having a significant increase in ground clearance at 236mm along with different suspension, all-terrain tyres, and a beefier set of bumpers. It remains to be seen whether Subaru will ever offer this car here in Australia, as it wasn't announced at the release today, but we'd love to see it! 2025 Subaru Forester Mid Spec Hybrid Variant | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia What's the Interior of the Subaru Forester Like? Every model in the all-new Subaru Forester range will come with a tablet-like 11.6-inch Multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility alongside a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on 'selected' Hybrid variants. Take note that Satellite navigation will only be built-in on Premium and above models, but a 6-speaker audio system will be included as standard here in Australia, with a Harman Kardon® 10-speaker system with subwoofer on Touring and Hybrid Sport. Of course, like all new Subaru models, the Forester will come with the brand's top-level safety systems, including the Eyesight Driver Assist Technology with active cruise control, innovative Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System, 360-Degree View Monitor, and nine SRS airbags. Importantly for comfort purposes, the seats have been redesigned with ergonomics in mind as they've been developed with anatomy experts to improve lower back and hip support and keep your spine aligned, all the while minimising fatigue on long drives. Heated front seats are standard across all variants, and power-adjustable lumbar support and 8-way electric front seats are available on higher trims. The only way to get leather, however, is on the Touring variants of the Forester that use a Leather and Ultrasuede® (black or brown/black) material. 'Inspired by six generations of adventure, this next-generation Forester features a bold, rugged design, with the confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and renowned X-Mode,' said General Manager of Subaru Australia, Scott Lawrence. 'It's built to take you from city streets to untamed trails with ease. Its revolutionary design brings advanced safety and immersive in-car technology, and enhanced all-terrain capability. We are looking forward to sharing more details on the all-new Forester range in both petrol and hybrid over the coming months.' 2025 Subaru Forester Top Spec Hybrid Variant | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia When is the New Subaru Forester Coming to Australia? Pre-orders for the new Subaru Forester are available from today, before first vehicle arrivals in Australia begin in July 2025. 'The new-generation Forester is stronger, smarter and more capable than ever — and it's exactly what Australians need from an SUV,' said Scott Lawrence, General Manager, Subaru Australia. 'During local testing it's handled everything we threw at it, from rough country roads, unpredictable weather, steep climbs and changing conditions. It's built to take on real Australian driving, and the addition of Subaru's latest Hybrid technology gives drivers the very best Subaru SUV.' You can place an order for the new Subaru Forester at Subaru Australia's website (linked below) or by contacting your local retailer. 2025 Subaru Forester | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia Full List of Model Specifications for Subaru Forester in Australia The all-new Subaru Forester will be available in seven variants, this is how the model range is broken down in Australia. Petrol-Only Variants of the Subaru Forester Forester AWD – from AUD$43,490 plus on-roads 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive X-Mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) – 2 mode Subaru's Vision Assist with Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor 9 SRS airbags now including: Far Side airbag Front Passenger Seat Cushion airbag The latest gen of Subaru EyeSight® which now adds: Wide-angle monocular camera Emergency Driving Stop System Front side radar Reverse Automatic Braking Driver Monitoring System An 11.6-inch high-definition touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Wireless Qi charger Heated front seats Ladder style roof rails 18-inch alloy wheels Forester AWD Premium – from AUD$46,490 plus on-roads adds: Satellite navigation Powered tailgate with kick sensor Powered front seats: 8-way power seat with dual memory – driver Electric lumbar support – driver 8-way power seat – front passenger Auto driver's seat and door mirror adjustment DMS functions Auto folding door mirrors with auto dipping passenger mirror on reverse Forester AWD Sport – from AUD$48,490 plus on-roads adds: X-Mode – 2 mode Water repellent synthetic leather seat trim Electric sunroof Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels Unique styling cues such as: Black front grille with green insert Symmetrical All Wheel Drive exterior badge – Green Exterior Sport badge – Green Interior seat stitching – Green leather steering wheel with green stitching Shift boot with green stitching Forester AWD Touring – from AUD$50,990 plus on-roads adds: 10 speaker, plus sub-woofer and amplifier, Harman Kardon® audio system Leather and Ultrasuede® accented seat trim in a choice of a black or brown colour themes Front seat ventilation Stylish gloss black exterior highlights on the: Front grille Front and rear bumper Side garnish Door mirrors caps Low profile roof rails Hybrid Variants of the Subaru Forester Forester AWD Hybrid – from AUD$46,490 plus on-roads Next generation strong hybrid e-Boxer Lineartronic CVT with Sports Regeneration Paddles Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive X-Mode – 2 mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) Subaru's Vision Assist with Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor 9 SRS airbags now including: Far Side airbag Front Passenger Seat Cushion airbag The latest gen of Subaru EyeSight® which now adds: Wide-angle monocular camera Emergency Driving Stop System Front side radar Reverse Automatic Braking Driver Monitoring System An 11.6-inch high-definition touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Wireless Qi Charger Heated front seats Ladder style roof rails 18-inch alloy wheels Forester AWD Hybrid Sport – from AUD$54,990 plus on-roads adds: Stylish bronze accents on the: Front and rear bumper Side garnish Symmetrical All Wheel Drive badge Electric sunroof 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster Satellite navigation Powered tailgate with kick sensor Auto driver's seat and door mirror adjustment DMS functions Powered front seats: 8-way power seat with dual memory – driver Electric lumbar support – driver 8-way power seat – front passenger Auto folding door mirrors with auto dipping passenger mirror on reverse 10 speaker, plus sub-woofer and amplifier, Harman Kardon® audio system Enhanced suspension for improved comfort on bumpy roads Low profile roof rails 19-inch alloy wheels – Bronze colour Forester AWD Hybrid Touring – from AUD$55,990 plus on-roads adds: 19-inch alloy wheels – Dark grey machined gloss finish
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from: Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from: Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from: Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. "We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model," Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. "All I can say is watch this space." Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were "fairly advanced". Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for "faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading". Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Automotive
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Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. 'We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model,' Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. 'All I can say is watch this space.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were 'fairly advanced'. Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for 'faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading'. Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. Supplied Credit: CarExpert With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013. MORE: Everything Subaru Crosstrek • Forester • Outback
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Subaru is bringing its rugged Wilderness sub-brand to Australia, but when?
Subaru has offered more rugged Wilderness versions of three of its models in North America for four years, but so far they've never been sold in Australia. That will change, Subaru Australia has now finally confirmed, but it hasn't said which Wilderness variants will arrive here or when. 'We've confirmed Wilderness will be on Australian soil, what I'm not going to confirm is when and in what model,' Subaru Australia general manager Scott Lawrence told Australian media. 'All I can say is watch this space.' Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The North America-only Wilderness nameplate debuted in 2021 on the outgoing Forester and Outback. Subaru recently revealed Wilderness variants of the new-generation Forester and Outback, which join the Crosstrek Wilderness. While the outgoing Forester and Outback are offered in Wilderness guise in North America, they've never been sold here despite Subaru Australia having confirmed in 2023 that discussions to bring the line here were 'fairly advanced'. Early in 2024, Subaru subsequently confirmed that the launch of the Wilderness line here had been delayed. Wilderness variants bring a combination of mechanical and aesthetic tweaks, aimed at improving the off-road ability of the donor vehicle. Given Subaru's crossovers typically offer a greater level of off-road ability than crossovers from rival brands, this makes the Wilderness models unique. While the new-generation Forester Wilderness uses the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder boxer petrol engine as regular Foresters, mechanical changes include longer coil springs and shock absorbers to deliver improved ground clearance, stability and comfort. There's 236mm of ground clearance, up on the standard Forester's 220mm, while the Wilderness rides on 17-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tyres. Approach, departure, and breakover angles have also been improved over the standard Forester. Approach angle has been increased to 23.5 from 19 degrees, departure angle is up from 24.6 to 25.5 degrees, and breakover angle rises from 19.6 to 21 degrees. The SUV's continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) has been revised with a shorter final drive ratio for improved low-speed off-roading, while there's also an uprated transmission cooler, a rear differential temperature sensor, and a revised all-wheel drive system for 'faster centre differential lockup and reduced wheelspin when off-roading'. Visual changes include hexagonal LED fog lights, underbody protection, and anodised copper-finish exterior accents, while inside there's water-resistant upholstery and more cooper-finish elements. The new-generation Outback Wilderness offers even more ground clearance than the Forester Wilderness, with a figure of 241mm – 20mm more than the standard Outback. This improves approach, breakover and departure angles to 20, 21.2 and 22.5 degrees respectively. The Japanese-built SUV will be offered in the US exclusively with a 194kW/376Nm turbocharged 2.4-litre flat four-cylinder petrol engine. The Outback Wilderness also features 17-inch alloy wheels with a matte black finish, wrapped in Bridgestone Dueler all-terrain tyres. Other visual changes include matte black exterior mirrors and cladding, plus a restyled front bumper, hexagonal fog lights, and various copper-finish exterior accents. Inside, there's exclusive water-resistant upholstery as well as more copper-finish interior accents. Finally, there's the Crosstrek Wilderness, which debuted early in 2023. Equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, it features a retuned CVT, a transmission oil-cooler, and longer coil springs and shock absorbers. With 236mm of ground clearance, the Crosstrek Wilderness also has approach, departure and rampover angles of 20, 33 and 21.1 degrees, up from 18, 30.1 and 19.7 degrees respectively. There are also the requisite design tweaks, including roof racks, copper accents, unique bumpers, chunkier wheel-arch cladding, hexagonal LED fog lights, a matte black anti-glare bonnet decal, and a metal front skid plate. Inside, to no surprise, there's water-resistant trim and more copper-finish accents. Unlike the new Outback Wilderness, which is moving to Japanese production, the Crosstrek Wilderness is built exclusively in the US. The new Forester Wilderness thus far hasn't been confirmed for production in Japan, where Subaru Australia sources vehicles from. Indeed, Subaru Australia sources all its vehicles from Japan, and hasn't imported a vehicle from the US since the Tribeca in 2013.
