Subaru Forester 2019 new 5 generation Subaru Forester
The new Subaru Forester 5 generation is officially presented at the New York Auto Show on March 28, 2018. The new generation of the Japanese crossover Subaru Forester of the 2019 model year switched to the Subaru Global platform and has a larger wheelbase, a more comfortable interior and a spacious luggage compartment than its predecessor, as well as a modern exterior design, a stylish interior with a lot of modern equipment, as standard, an EyeSight driver assistance system, an upgraded Subaru Boxer 2.5-liter diesel engine in company with a Lineatronic CVT and of course Subaru's signature all-wheel drive system symmetrical all-wheel drive. In our review of the Subaru Forester 2018-2019 – photos and videos, price and full technical specifications of the 5th generation of the Japanese crossover Subaru Forester.price from 23,000-23,500 dollars for a crossover in the basic configuration. According to preliminary information, the new generation Lesnik will reach the end of 2018.
Examples of Subaru's new global platform ‘bogie' vehicle (GWP) used to build the 5th generation Subaru Impreza 3rd generation Subaru XV and Subaru's large lift crossover, the new Forester boasts increased axle spacing of up to 2670mm, allowing for more legroom rear passengers and increase the useful volume of the luggage compartment.
Compared to the fourth generation Forester of the new generation crossover, the dimensions of the wheelbase have increased by 30 mm, the legroom in the second row has increased by 35 mm (on the shoulders and elbows, by the way, is also more spacious), and the maximum useful volume of the trunk with the second row seats folded has increased almost 40 liters an impressive value of 2155 liters. The process of loading and unloading becomes more convenient thanks to the new door with a wide opening of 1300 mm, a more rectangular shape of the trunk, and also because of the slightly lowered floor.
- The external body-dimensions of the 2018-2019 Subaru Forester are 4625 mm long, 1815 mm wide and 1730 mm high and have a wheelbase of 2670 mm and 220 mm ground clearance.
The exterior body of the new 5th generation Japanese crossover Subaru Forester shows the family style model is an evolution of the body design of its predecessor with the already familiar harmonious proportions and simplicity of lines. The creators of the new Forester tried to give a new modern look.
The body of the crossover flaunts standard LED headlights with a characteristic pattern of daytime running lights, a compact radiator grille, a solid and powerful front bumper, complemented by plastic protection and foglights.
Side of the body “Forester” captivating look of powerful bursts of impact, visually increase the wheel arches and doors of the crossover, the high line of the sill, slowly rising to the stern and provides the body with a more dynamic profile, and an overall holistic look.
The feed of the new generation Forester is the quintessence of practicality: a compact bumper, a carefully sealed shield resistant to minor scratches in the plastic, and a large tailgate complemented by original headlights with LED content.
Stylish and modern exterior of the new Subaru Forester generation with a new enamel color offered for the exterior of the crossover – Jasper Green Metallic, Horizon Blue Pearl and Red Pearl, and alloy wheels 17-18 inch rims with a new design pattern. The most stylish crossover in the new configuration with paradechomai Sport grille painted in high-gloss black, unique 18-inch rims in black, orange tones, front and rear bumper trim, body sills and roof rails, solid spoiler above the rear door glass, and orange accents in the interior (decorative inserts on the front panel and the central tunnel, seams on the front panel, door cards, tunnel and chairs).
As mentioned at the beginning of our review, the cabin, the new generation Subaru Forester has become more hospitable for second-row passengers, and the trunk is more spacious. The details for these innovations, of course, are not over, and the new generation of the Japanese crossover will delight the owners with high quality materials, careful assembly and rich equipment.
Depending on the configuration, as many as five are provided for the novelty: basic, premium, society, Touring and Sport, the crossover will receive climate control and dual-zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, a keyless entry system with a motor activation button, an electronic parking brake, full LED headlights, conventional or LED fog lights, panoramic sunroof, driver and front passenger seats with manual or electric adjustment (driver in 10 directions, and 8 passengers), heated steering wheel, multimedia system, Subaru STARLINK with screen 6.5″ or 8.0″ diagonal, cloth or leather seat trim.
By default, all new Subaru Foresters are offered as standard equipment with the EyeSight active safety and driver assistance system, which includes adaptive cruise control, automatic braking system and an assistant to monitor the movement of cars on the line. On higher trims, this feature is further enhanced by the DriverFocus system, which monitors the physical condition of the driver.
Specifications Subaru Forester 2018-2019.
The 5th generation Subaru Forester crossover is built on Subaru's modular global platform with a fully independent front and rear suspension architecture. Installed front McPherson struts, rear multi-link. It comes standard with Subaru's proprietary all-wheel drive system, symmetrical all-wheel drive. The ground clearance of the model is 220 mm. All-wheel drive and impressive ground clearance are added by the X-mode system, which allows you to select the optimal operating mode for the engine, transmission, all-wheel drive and electronic systems for various types of road surface complexity. Also worth noting is the introduction of active torque vectoring, which helps with more precise cornering.
Under the hood of the new Subaru Forester for the US market, a non-alternative gasoline four-cylinder upgraded 2.5-liter Subaru boxer engine with 185 horsepower and a maximum torque of 238 Nm is installed in the company with a Lineartronic CVT. The motor survived the modernization, received 90% of new parts, a standard start / stop system, with direct fuel injection into the cylinders and an increase in the compression ratio.