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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
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla loses more ground in Europe, while BYD makes gains
Tesla sales in Europe and the U.K. have fallen by nearly half, according to data released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In April, Tesla sold 7,261 vehicles in the European Union, European Free Trade Association, and U.K., a 49% year-over-year decline. The fall in sales is particularly alarming considering Tesla recently launched a new Model Y vehicle, the kind of release that would typically attract more consumers. A closer look at car sales in the region shows that Tesla competitors have not experienced the same decline, suggesting that CEO Elon Musk's political activities and alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump have had an outsized effect on the brand. Tesla sales have struggled for months globally. Tesla recorded 336,681 deliveries, its worst quarterly performance in more than two years. That dip in sales came as Musk led DOGE, the 'advisory body' that laid off thousands of federal employees and attempted to eliminate entire agencies and programs. His involvement in the government has proven so unpopular that Musk publicly stated he would refocus his efforts back on Tesla. In April, new car registrations in the EU, U.K., and EFTA countries like Sweden and Norway fell 0.3 percent to 1,077,186 units year-over-year, with the gas and diesel vehicles seeing the largest declines. EV sales still make up a smaller share of the overall market but continue to see growth. EV sales grew 27.8% to 184,685 vehicles in April compared to the same month in 2024. Hybrids, meanwhile, had the biggest jump with a 31% uptick in sales. Meanwhile, figures released last week from market research firm Jato Dynamics shows Chinese manufacturers like BYD gaining ground despite tariffs by the EU. Registrations of EVs made by Chinese automakers in April rose by 59% year on year, reaching almost 15,300 units, according to Jato Dynamics.
TechCrunch
6 days ago
- Automotive
- TechCrunch
Tesla loses more ground in Europe, while BYD makes gains
Tesla sales in Europe and the U.K. have fallen by nearly half, according to data released Tuesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In April, Tesla sold 7,261 vehicles in the European Union, European Free Trade Association, and U.K., a 49% year-over-year decline. The fall in sales is particularly alarming considering Tesla recently launched a new Model Y vehicle, the kind of release that would typically attract more consumers. A closer look at car sales in the region shows that Tesla competitors have not experienced the same decline, suggesting that CEO Elon Musk's political activities and alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump have had an outsized effect on the brand. In April, new car registrations in the EU, U.K., and EFTA countries like Sweden and Norway fell 0.3 percent to 1,077,186 units year-over-year, with the gas and diesel vehicles seeing the largest declines. EV sales still make up a smaller share of the overall market but continue to see growth. EV sales grew 27.8% to 184,685 vehicles in April compared to the same month in 2024. Hybrids, meanwhile, had the biggest jump with a 31% uptick in sales. Meanwhile, figures released last week from market research firm Jato Dynamics shows Chinese manufacturers like BYD gaining ground despite tariffs by the EU. Registrations of EVs made by Chinese automakers in April rose by 59% year on year, reaching almost 15,300 units, according to Jato Dynamics.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elon Musk Backlash Ramps Up as Tesla Loses Key Status Marker
Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla has been outsold in Europe by a rival company for the first time. The continent's longtime electric favorite was overtaken by Chinese company BYD in April, which sold 7,231 fully electric cars compared to Tesla's 1,165, according to data from Jato Dynamics. It's a major boon for the Chinese electric vehicle company, which only began selling cars in Norway and the Netherlands in late 2022. But Musk's recent support for Donald Trump and the U.S. president's far-right, government-destroying policies has influenced buyers, leading to boycotts at home and abroad that have drastically affected Tesla's margins. 'This is a watershed moment for Europe's car market, particularly when you consider that Tesla has led the European battery electric vehicle market for years, while BYD only officially began operations beyond Norway and the Netherlands in late 2022,' Felipe Munoz, global analyst at Jato Dynamics, told the Financial Times. Tesla historically attracted a more liberal consumer base with its electric vehicles, but since Musk went 'dark MAGA,' that same base has soured on the tech billionaire and his products. That's proven especially true in some of Europe's stronger economies, such as Germany, which has seen Tesla sales in the country fall by more than 70 percent in the beginning of the year, reported Bloomberg. Sales in China—where Tesla has two major factories—similarly plummeted, falling by 49 percent in February. Musk, however, has brushed off the volatility. Speaking with Bloomberg at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday, the world's richest man pointed to Tesla's rising stock as evidence that bullish investors were likely to ignore his political activism. 'We've lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we've gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,' the Tesla CEO said. 'The stock wouldn't be trading near all-time highs if things weren't in good shape, they're fine, don't worry about it.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as battery EV sales jump 169% in April
BYD sold more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) than market leader Tesla in Europe for the first time last month, as the Chinese carmaker continued to make inroads despite hefty tariffs on cars imported from the mainland. Advertisement Shenzhen-based BYD, which also makes plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), sold 7,231 BEVs in April, a year-on-year increase of 169 per cent, according to data compiled by market research firm Jato Dynamics from 28 countries in Europe. Tesla's sales fell 49 per cent to 7,165 units in the same period. 'Although the difference between the two brands' monthly sales totals may be small, the implications are enormous,' said Felipe Munoz, a global analyst at Jato Dynamics, on Thursday. 'This is a watershed moment for Europe's car market, particularly when you consider that Tesla has led the European BEV market for years, while BYD only officially began operations beyond Norway and the Netherlands in late 2022.' Tesla's sales fell despite steady demand in Europe last month. BEVs accounted for 17 per cent of the 1.1 million new cars registered on the continent in April, compared with 13.4 per cent a year earlier, while PHEVs accounted for 9 per cent of sales, up from 6.9 per cent a year earlier, according to Jato Dynamics. 10:08 How Chinese companies have pulled ahead of Tesla in the electric vehicle race How Chinese companies have pulled ahead of Tesla in the electric vehicle race Chinese carmakers were behind much of that growth, according to the research firm. Despite huge tariffs imposed by the European Union (EU), Chinese firms' BEV sales jumped 59 per cent year on year in April to nearly 15,300 units, while carmakers from Europe, Japan, South Korea and the US posted a 26 per cent increase in sales, it added. Advertisement
