The Latest Subaru Forester Begins To Be Sold In The US, The Highest Variant Of IDR 700 Million

All-new Subaru Forester. (Doc. Subaru)

JAKARTA - After being launched in November last year, the sixth-generation Subaru Forester was officially sold in the US market by offering a number of significant overhauls compared to its predecessor.

Reporting from the official website of Subaru, Friday, April 5, this Japanese brand provides five trims, namely Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring. This tough SUV is priced from 31,090 US dollars to a maximum of 41,390 US dollars (equivalent to Rp493.5 million to Rp657.1 million). This price includes shipping costs to customers.

Changes to the latest generation of Foresters began with a slimmer exterior design, while retaining the rigidity of its predecessor characteristics.

The front of the vehicle has a thick grip that blends with a compact LED headlights, creating an integrated shield effect. The new fasia also features an updated Subaru star cluster symbol.

The SUV shoulder line that dares to highlight height and strength, while the prominent wheel arch emphasizes off-road capabilities. The protector of the bottom of the front, side and rear by finishing colors according to trim level gives an elegant touch of protection.

Subaru juga meningkatkan aerodynamics untuk meningkatkan performa dan stabilitasnya sebagai SUV yang reliun. Channel keluar udara di pinggir belakang pembukaan roda depan memberikan sirirasi udara yang lebih baik.

For the interior, the Forester is given a multimedia system on the 11.6-inch Starlink Subaru screen that can be integrated with the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It serves as a center of view of information with a combination meter integration and on-screen control for audio, climate, and vehicle functions.

In addition, the six-star logo manufacturer offers a 7-inch Swift Starlink high-resolution touch screen option that can be integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as connected Bluetooth.

The manufacturer also features the safety features of Subaru Starlink Safety and Security, including SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Maintenance Notifications, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and Diagnostic Alerts, Stole Vehicle Recovery Service, and Vehicle Security Alarm Notification.

In terms of performance, this SUV is powered by a 2.5 liter Boxer engine that produces 180 dk of power and 241 Nm of torque, in collaboration with the CVT Lineartronic transmission which provides soft dental movement.

The Subaru Forester is assembled at a manufacturer-owned facility in Gunma, Japan. Since its first generation emerged in 1997, this SUV has become one of Subaru's models with 2.6 million units of which have been sold in the US to date.