2025 Subaru Forester bookings open in Malaysia; launch expected soon

KUALA LUMPUR: Globally revealed in November 2023, the all-new sixth-gen Forester is ready to make its way to Malaysia. The Japanese automaker recently took to its social media handles to tease the upgraded SUV, hinting at its imminent launch.

Bookings for the new Subaru Forester are now underway in Malaysia, with an exclusive early customer preview held at the Subaru Petaling Jaya outlet on September 21. It will be followed by preview sessions at selected showrooms nationwide, starting from September 27.

While we are waiting for official specs to drop, here’s a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming Subaru Forester.

2025 Subaru Forester: What to expect

• New platform: The sixth-gen Forester underpins an enhanced Subaru Global Platform, which promises up to 10% increased torsional rigidity, better ride comfort and less noise.

• Bigger in size: The upgraded SUV has also grown slightly as compared to the outgoing model. It now measures 4,655 mm in length (up by 31 mm), 1,830 mm in width (up by 15 mm), and 1,730 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,670 mm. The ground clearance is estimated at 220 mm.
• Cosmetic enhancements: The new Forester has a bolder and boxier appearance with cleaner bumper designs and rugged fenders. It features new LED headlights and tail lights and a fresh set of alloy wheels.

• Upmarket cabin: Inside, we can expect a new layout with a redesigned dashboard housing a portrait-oriented 11.6-inch Starlink infotainment unit. Feature kit may include - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless smartphone charging tray, 10-way power-adjustable driver seats, a dual-zone climate control system, a power-sliding glass sunroof, and ventilated front seats.
• New engine: The new Forester is expected to come with a 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder boxer petrol engine, which kicks out a maximum power of 185 PS and a peak torque of 247 Nm. The engine is paired to Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT gearbox, Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, and dual-function X-Mode.

• Advanced driver-assistance systems: The SUV features eight airbags and the Subaru EyeSight 4.0 ADAS system backed by a comprehensive set of cameras and radars. The suite comprises adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure prevention assist, autonomous emergency steering, high beam assist, and rear cross traffic alert.

That’s a wrap for now. For further updates on the sixth-gen Subaru Forester launch in Malaysia, stay tuned with us.

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