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Subaru has just unveiled the fifth-generation 2019 Forester at the New York Auto Show, boasting standard EyeSight driver assist technology, an updated 2.5-liter boxer engine and a roomier interior. Scheduled to arrive at U.S. retailers later this year, the 2019 Forester will be available in standard, Premium, Limited, Touring and Sport trim levels, all powered by an updated 182 HP 2.5-liter boxer engine with Auto Stop/Start tech. Also, all trim levels get the Lineartronic CVT transmission and the automaker’s well-known Symmetrical all-wheel drive system as standard, while the EyeSight Driver Assist technology is also available at no extra cost. It’s the flagship Touring spec however that debuts the DriverFocus safety system, which can alert the driver of fatigue or distraction, as well as automatically adjust certain driver settings (seat position, climate, multifunction display etc) during start-up. DriverFocus works by using facial recognition software and can also ...

The countdown to the New York Auto Show continues as Subaru has released a new teaser image of the 2019 Forester. While the image only reveals a portion of the crossover’s rear end, we can see the redesigned model will have C-shaped taillights and an all-new tailgate with recesses around the license plate and above the bumper. Speaking of the latter, the bumper has plastic body cladding and a faux silver skid plate. The image doesn’t reveal much but the rear end appears slightly different than the purported pictures which surfaced earlier this month. However, the changes aren’t expected to be too dramatic as previous spy photos have shown the Forester will retain its distinctive styling. Subaru hasn’t said much about the Forester but it will ride on the Subaru Global Platform that underpins the Impreza. This change promises to increase safety, improve driving dynamics and reduce noise, vibration and harshness levels. Engine options remain unconfirmed but the model could be o...

After slightly updating it for the 2018MY, Subaru is finally retiring the fourth generation Forester, only to replace it with an entirely new model. Announced for the 2018 New York Auto Show, it will be presented during the first day, on March 28, at 1:45 pm EST (18:45 CET), at the brand’s booth, following a speech by Takeshi Tachimori, Corporate Executive VP. Accompanying the official announcement is a teaser image that doesn’t exactly reveal that much. Still, we did notice the new C-shaped taillight design, which extends onto the tailgate, and the ‘Forester‘ badging sitting right under it. Nothing else is known about the next generation of the SUV so far, but it’s believed to ride on the Subaru Global Platform (SGP), which is shared with the latest Impreza. And just like the compact hatchback and sedan, it will likely have an increased footprint that translates into a more spacious cabin. Powering it should be several four-cylinder boxer engines, probably married to a CVT ...

It’s been 50 years since Subaru of America first started its operations, and to celebrate the event, the automaker has launched limited edition models of some cars. Presented during the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, these include the Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback, limited to 1,050 units each, and the BRZ, WRX, and STI, with a combined total of 1,050. Subaru BRZ Already on sale at the brand’s dealers nationwide, all anniversary models are based on their respective range-topping trim level. They also get a new exclusive color, called Heritage Blue, special exterior and interior accents, and unique ‘SOA 50th Anniversary’ emblem. Subaru Forester Satin chrome trim on the outside, along with different alloy wheels on all vehicles except for the BRZ, and side mirror casings finished in Satin Chrome (except for BRZ, WRX, and STI), further define their special character. Subaru Legacy The cabin of each of the eight special models features the ’50th Ann...