The Subaru Forester gets a refresh with slight styling changes and a LPG variant with an ECO label.

2019 has only just begun, but car manufacturers were already rubbing their hands in the final stretch of 2018, since they were aware of the overwhelming number of new products on the way. Among them is the renewal of one of the most beloved models from Subaru, the Forester, an SUV that has always been characterised by off-road capabilities worthy of a pure, hardcore off-roader. After more than twenty years on our market, the Japanese firm has decided to subject the latest generation of the Forester to a series of changes in both styling and mechanics.

With these innovations, Subaru aims to keep intact the success the Forester has enjoyed throughout its commercial life. To achieve this goal, the brand has managed to alter several features of one of its quintessential SUVs while keeping it true to its principles. In this way, Subaru promises us a more up-to-date and modern Forester, yet one that is still ready to offer a great deal for a not-outrageous outlay.

Before this renewal, the Subaru Forester was characterised by a specific styling together with the top-of-the-range Executive Plus trim, where a sportier front end sought to set it apart from the rest of the options. However, this more dynamic and attractive exterior design will now be present on every single variant of the Japanese SUV, including the new Sport trim, presented as the entry-level trim of the Forester range.

These improvements have also carried over into the interior of Subaru’s SUV, where we can now see new trim pieces on the instrument panel that not only aim to offer higher quality, but also to convey the sporty spirit the exterior projects. Practicality has always been one of the great hallmarks of Subaru, and this time was no exception; with this in mind, the Japanese firm has used PVC to develop the boot floor, which is now water-repellent and features guides for securing luggage better.

Without a doubt, one of the major new features in this facelift of the Subaru Forester is the availability of LPG. Thanks to it, users of the Japanese SUV running on this second fuel will not only enjoy greater range, but also the coveted ECO sticker, which offers significant advantages in today’s times due to the harmful pollution. LPG will be available on every single engine option of the Forester, provided we pay the 1,750 euros the brand requires to enjoy this lifeblood.

With a starting price of 27,900 euros, the renewed Subaru Forester continues to stand out as one of the options to consider in its segment. This is made possible by its value for money and off-road capability, two traits that have now been complemented by the option of adding LPG to the formula offered by the Japanese SUV and all the safety features characteristic of the brand.

Technical specifications of this car

CrossoverSubaru Forester7 versions · from 39,900 €