PT Plaza Auto Mega now houses the SUbaru car brand in Indonesia. Today, Wednesday (18/5) they officially launched their first product in the SUV segment with the all new Forester AWD.
Arie Christopher as Chief Operating Officer of Subaru Indonesia explained, Forester which was launched for the domestic market is the 5th generation which was recently introduced in several countries. The advantages offered are the engine design, completeness of features, and the feeling of driving.
"With the latest Subaru Core Technology such as the Subaru Global Platform, BOXER Engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with the new X-Mode, as well as the premiere of the 4th generation Subaru EyeSight active safety system, we are confident that the all-new Subaru Forester will become a new benchmark in its class, a daily SUV that is safe and comfortable, and has reliable off-road capabilities," said Arie at Plaza Subaru, Alam Sutera, South Tangerang.
The price positioning offered is quite attractive. Making Forester the cheapest AWD (All Wheel Drive) SUV in Indonesia. Comes in 2 variants, this car is sold with a tag of IDR 579.5 million OTR for the 2.0i-L option and IDR 659.5 million OTR for the 2.0i-S EyeSight variant.
For those who are planning to buy this car in the near future, the most important thing is to know what specifications and features it has. In this article, we will present a complete summary.
Specification
Okay constructionally, the all new Subaru Forester is built on the Subaru Global Platform. This construction is the latest development of Japan's Subaru Corporation.
This construction is claimed to be 1 level more safety than the previous construction. The Subaru Global Platform enables up to 40% better impact absorption, up to 50% reduced body roll, and up to 70% increased rigidity to provide passengers with a sense of security, dynamic driving impression and comfort.
Now for the specifications, this SUV still relies on a blend of Subaru DNA engines. Where behind the bonnet lies the FB20 Boxer engine with a 180° symmetric axle layout, 4-cylinder, and contains a 2,000 cc cylinder. The pacemaker is capable of delivering maximum power of up to 156 PS at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of up to 196 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
The output is channeled through a 7-speed Lineartronic CVT transmission and Active Torque Split AWD for smooth and even power distribution in all revs and road conditions. Shifting gears can also be done manually via paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
Marketing Manager Communication of Subaru Indonesia, Ismail Ashlan, explained that although the amount of power and torque produced was not too large. The composition of the AWD drive in all Forester variants will offer good performance.
"People's preferences are different, but what is clear is that the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has far greater power loss compared to rear or front wheel drive. So the 156 PS you get is what you will feel on the road. The focus is on reduced power loss," said the Mail, his best friend. .
Feature
With a car price tag of over Rp. 500 million, of course, feature devices are a sector that cannot be missed. This relates to comfort and safety when you drive a car.
Especially for the Subaru Forester, which is sold in Indonesia, it is quite complete in terms of features. Where the highest variant is equipped with semi-autonomous security technology or the Subaru branding as EyeSight. Inside, there are 8 features for sale, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lead Vehicle Start Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Away Warning, Lane Keeping Assist and Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection.
For other safety features, this car is also equipped with Airbags, Hill Hold Control, Traction Control, Blind Spot Minimization, Auto Headlight, and Auto Wiper.
As for entertainment features, the all new Forester also focuses on this sector. Where an 8-inch head unit has been embedded with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connections. Then comes the Instrument cluster, which comes with 2 dials and one LED screen for interactive information.
Especially for the EyeSight variant, it is equipped with a sunroof, an audio device by Harman Kardon with 9 speakers at once with 576 watts of power.
Not to forget the driving fun feature, this car is equipped with Subaru Intelligent Drive (drive mode) which is available in Intelligent Mode (Eco Mode) and Sports Mode options.
Now for those who like to scratch the ground or explore off-road paths, the all new Subaru Forester is also equipped with a special model or what is known as X-Mode. Here the rider can choose several options ranging from Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.
The operation is quite easy with 1 touch on the center console. The combination of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and the latest X-Mode in this car is claimed to bring more driving pleasure than other car brands. Oh yes, interestingly X-Mode is presented in the 2 latest Forester variants.
For light off-road needs, Forester feels very reliable. In addition to having X-Mode features and AWD drive, it also has a ground clearance of 220 mm, a departure angle of 24.6 degrees, an approach angle of 20 degrees, and a brake over of 19.6 degrees.
Overall, the Forester comes in a 5-seater configuration. For matters of carrying goods, the trunk has a capacity of up to 500 liters which can be expanded to 1,740 liters when leveling the second row of seats.
Overview of the Differences between the Two Variants
With a price difference of up to IDR 80 million, the two variants offered for the Indonesian market have several main differences.
We have explained several things above, such as the absence of a sunroof for the cheapest variant, the absence of a Harman Kardon audio device, and not being equipped with the EyeSight safety feature.
Then the difference is also present in the wheel circumference, for the most expensive type using 18-inch alloy wheels made of 5 spoke alloy with diamond cut and piano black finishing. He uses a 225/55 tire profile. As for the 2.0i-L non-EyeSight variant, it uses 17-inch alloy wheels, two-tone black & silver with tire specifications at 255/65.
For your information, the shipment of the latest Subaru Forester will only be carried out in August with the status of an intact CBU unit from Japan. While the faucet for orders has been opened as of today.
"Why in August? The products in Indonesia are directly from Subaru Corporation in Gunma Japan, so there must be an adjustment to product specifications. So there is a waiting time until August because the products sold here are really adjusted to the conditions (temperature, road conditions, weather) )," explained Mail.
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