The all-new Forester features a bolder, more athletic exterior, highlighting a dynamic front fascia with a redesigned grille, muscular wheel arches, and striking C-shaped LED headlights.
The Subaru e-Boxer pairs a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with an 88kW electric motor and a 1.1kW battery system.
The Forester offers a high-definition 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity⁶, as well as wireless charging⁷ capability.
Drivers can expect the latest-generation EyeSight® Driver Assist technology with new features such as the Emergency Driving Stop System.
The Subaru e-Boxer hybrid powertrain delivers enhanced fuel economy, instant torque, and an impressive driving range of over 1,000km per tank².
Further details on the New Zealand Subaru Forester model line-up, specifications, and availability will be announced closer to launch.
All-new Subaru Forester makes Australasian debut at Melbourne Motor Show – stronger, smarter, more capable than ever The wait is over. The highly anticipated all-new sixth-generation Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester makes its official Australasian public debut this weekend at the Melbourne Motor Show ahead of its mid-year launch — ushering in a new era for one of New Zealand’s most trusted SUVs. For nearly three decades, Forester has set benchmarks in safety, reliability, and capability, becoming a trusted choice for Kiwi families, weekend explorers, and everyday drivers. Today, the sixth-generation Forester builds upon this legacy, introducing a stronger, smarter, and more capable vehicle, designed to own the road and conquer the wild. The all-new Forester features a bolder, more athletic exterior, highlighting a dynamic front fascia with a redesigned grille, muscular wheel arches, and striking C-shaped LED headlights. With class-leading 220mm ground clearance¹, and sleek roof rails, every detail is purpose-built, combining rugged durability with everyday usability. While the model line-up for New Zealand will be revealed closer to launch, the all-new Forester will be the first Subaru model in New Zealand to also feature the next-generation strong hybrid e-Boxer powertrain — marking a significant step forward for the brand locally. The Subaru e-Boxer pairs a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with an 88kW electric motor and a 1.1kW battery system, all working through an 8-speed CVT to deliver smooth, quiet, and efficient performance. This hybrid powertrain delivers enhanced fuel economy, instant torque, and an impressive driving range of over 1,000km per tank², all while maintaining Subaru’s legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive capability. The all-new Forester also reflects Subaru’s ongoing commitment to vehicle safety. Drivers can expect the latest-generation EyeSight® Driver Assist technology with new features such as the Emergency Driving Stop System. X-Mode provides added control on steep, slippery or uneven terrain, while a suite of advanced technologies — including the Driver Monitoring System³, 360-Degree View Monitor and nine SRS airbags⁴ — further supports Subaru’s global vision of zero fatal road accidents in a Subaru by 2030⁵. Inside, the Forester offers a high-definition 11.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity⁶, as well as wireless charging⁷ capability. Select hybrid variants will also introduce a customisable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster to keep drivers informed and connected on the move. Inchcape General Manager, Kym Mellow, the distributor of Subaru vehicles in New Zealand said: "The new-generation Forester is stronger, smarter, more capable than ever — and there’s no better place for it than New Zealand. “This country has some of the most challenging and spectacular terrain anywhere in the world — and Forester is built to thrive in it. From alpine passes to gravel roads and everything in between, it handles it all with ease. This is a vehicle that’s more than ready for New Zealand and the addition of Subaru’s latest Hybrid technology gives drivers the very best Subaru has to offer.” Further details on the New Zealand model line-up, specifications, and availability will be announced closer to launch. In the meantime, customers eager to experience the next-generation Subaru Forester can register their interest at www.subaru.co.nz/register-your-interest/all-new-forester. Images of the all-new Subaru Forester are available via Dropbox. 1. Ground clearance at kerb weight. 2. The Forester Hybrid’s range of over 1000km is an indicative figure only, based on laboratory results under ADR testing conditions. Final certified range figures may differ by variant and will be detailed upon final specification confirmation. 3. Driver Monitoring System performance and capability dependent on environmental and technical conditions. Refer to Owner’s Manual for full details. 4. SRS: Supplemental Restraint System. Effective when used in conjunction with seat belts. 5. Subaru Corporation (the Japanese manufacturer of Subaru cars) has publicly stated its aim to reduce the number of fatal accidents in a Subaru vehicle to zero by 2030 as well as the number of fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists and the like as a result of a collision with a Subaru vehicle. For more information on Subaru Corporation’s CSR initiatives visit https://www.subaru.co.jp/en/outline/about/zeroaccident 6. Compatible Apple® or Android™ device required. 7. Compatible Qi enabled and compliant device required. Subaru of New Zealand reserves the right to change mechanical specification and equipment levels without notice.
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