All-new Subaru Forester arrives in Japan, see what's new

KUALA LUMPUR: The 5th-generation Subaru Forester arrived back in 2018, and now we have its facelift making a debut in Japan. Wondering what all is new? Well, we too were excited about the new Forester and at a glance, we can easily notice the new headlights with a more upright design. What else? Let's find out -

2022 Subaru Forester design

The SUVs front bumper is redesigned as well, and it now gains protrusion below the new headlight that comes with a washer. The grille appears the same in size but it gets a new flat U-shaped pattern. The Subaru logo can be seen with metallic ornaments, a striking design addition. Also, depending on the trim levels (Touring, Advance, X-Break, and Sport), the vehicle either gets round or vertical fog lamps.

Only one rear image is provided and it looks way too similar to the previous-gen model. Even the rear cluster that is most likely to change with a facelift is identical. What is new, however, are the 18-inch alloys and colour scheme that include three tones - Brilliant Bronze Metallic, Autumn Green Metallic, and Cascade Green Silica.

2022 Subaru Forester interior

The Japan-spec Forester's cabin though largely remains the same as the pre-facelift model, but it does benefit from a few revisions. Like, new upholstery, upgraded EyeSight with a wider angle and optimised software.

2022 Subaru Forester other changes

The SUV is now more comfortable, thanks to the new suspension setup that remains common across the Forester lineup. The version equipped with the e-Boxer hybrid mill comes with e-Active Shift Control.

Subaru Japan is accepting orders for the new Forester and the same model is expected to enter other markets as the 2022 model year soon.

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