The Subaru Forester is renewed for 2011

Subaru has presented some changes to the Forester, its flagship SUV. While the 2011 model will be almost identical to the current one, the Japanese brand is preparing fundamental changes to its mechanics.

The Forester’s engine will become the renewed version of the 2.5 Boxer, an engine that doesn’t deliver much more power than the previous two-litre unit, but whose design is focused on consuming less fuel. This engine will later (in a couple of years or less) make its way into the Impreza, Legacy and Outback.

The rest of the changes include small adjustments to the grille, almost imperceptible in photos, and a redesigned dashboard, with much softer materials.

Subaru has equipped the new Forester with a more economical petrol engine of a more modern generation than the previous one. The fuel consumption figures given show a very small difference compared with the previous engine. However, the new powerplant features a new low-maintenance timing belt design. With all the differences considered, we’ll have to see whether swapping your Forester for the new model is ultimately worth it.

Source | Press Subaru