The Subaru Forester joins its siblings' technology with new safety features

Off-road vehicles are characterised by a range of capabilities focused more on comfort than on tackling any kind of terrain; however, some of today’s models present themselves as true 4x4s. Subaru is a clear example of this, as it is a brand that shows not only a strong preference for off-road performance, but also for offering a high level of safety. We can see both of these elements reflected in the new Forester, a vehicle that has been renewed with the latest technology and, consequently, with new protection measures.

The Japanese brand has made sure to bring about a great evolution in its latest vehicles, something it is achieving successfully. The Subaru Forester was not going to be an exception, so the Japanese SUV has received a series of changes for this year, 2018. These improvements are reflected above all in the safety area, something the brand is taking very seriously while overlooking other areas of, of course, lesser importance.

The Forester has been on the market for 21 years and its latest generation has sold more than 9,000 units in 2017. However, the brand has wanted to keep progressing on the SUV’s success and has therefore incorporated new measures that are already present in other Subaru models. In this way, the new Forester will be safe not only off the asphalt, but also in any kind of circumstance and on any road.

The first novelty we find on this model -and one of the most important- is the Subaru EyeSight, a system whose main function is to anticipate various situations and help the driver keep control of the situation. These functions are carried out thanks to the installation of up to two stereoscopic cameras located on either side of the interior rear-view mirror. This allows the Forester to offer pre-collision braking, lane departure warning, accelerator control, skid warning, and lead vehicle departure warning, among others.

At the same time, the Japanese SUV also offers Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection, which uses a series of radars installed on the Forester to detect vehicles located in our blind spot. This innovation is complemented by the addition of the Side View Monitor, a screen located in the right-hand rear-view mirror that helps show obstacles or cars outside our field of vision, which is very useful when parking.

Without a doubt, the Subaru Forester stands out as one of the options to consider if you are weighing up the idea of buying an SUV. This is due not only to its new features, but also to an attractive price starting from €29,300 and rising to €40,100 for the top-of-the-range variant.

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CrossoverSubaru Forester7 versions · from 39,900 €