Subaru has launched a new version of the 2020 Forester for the Japanese market.
The new model, dubbed the Forester Sport, is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that’s good for 175 hp between 5,200 and 5,600 rpm and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque from 1,600 rpm to 3,600 rpm. In the U.S., the Forester is available with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated boxer four and, while it has a touch more horsepower with 182 hp, the turbocharged variant has 44 lb-ft (60 Nm) extra torque.
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The Forester Sport also sports a handful of suspension tweaks and comes with a CVT and Symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard.
Visually, it is differentiated from other variants with a black grille and dark wheels. The interior is also clad in suede and leather and has an advanced driver-monitoring system that’s able to automatically adjust various parameters such as the seat position and mirrors depending on who is sitting behind the wheel.
Japanese customers will be able to purchase the Forester Sport from 3,289,000 yen (~US$31,400).
While it is possible that the new variant could be sold other markets, such as Australia, Subaru of America is refusing to comment on the possibility of it being sold in the U.S. If the vehicle were to find its way to the U.S., we think it could help push the SUV’s sales even higher.
