2015 Subaru Forester: What's New
Vehicle Overview
When it was redesigned last year, the Subaru Forester compact SUV stayed nearly the same size outside, but became roomier inside. It also gained interior and feature upgrades, including optional high-tech active safety features like EyeSight, which uses a camera to control adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and lane departure warning. The 2.0XT version features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Forester competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
New for 2015
The price for packages with the EyeSight safety system are $500 cheaper, and a backup camera and color dashboard display are now standard.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- 17-inch wheels; 18-inch wheels available
- 8.7 inches of ground clearance
- High-intensity-discharge headlights available
- Fog lights available
- Power liftgate available
- Panoramic moonroof available
Interior Highlights
- Seats five
- Cloth upholstery; leather available
- Power driver’s seat available
- Heated front seats available
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls
- 60/40-split folding backseat; reclining backseat available
- CD stereo with iPod connectivity and MP3 jack; Harman Kardon premium stereo available
- Bluetooth streaming audio
- Navigation system available
- Keyless access and start available
Under the Hood
- 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine
- 250-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder available
- Six-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission with 2.5-liter four-cylinder
- CVT with manual-shift modes for turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- All-wheel drive
- Hill descent control available
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Driver’s knee airbag
- Side curtain airbags
- Backup camera
- EyeSight with adaptive cruise control, precollision braking and lane departure warning available
