The opportunity to revive in the Indonesian market is not to be wasted. After leaving Than Chong Group, PT Plaza Auto Mega (PAM) as the new Subaru Brand Holder Agent (APM) in the country officially launched the all new Forester on Wednesday (18/5).
The Subaru Forester, which was launched in the domestic market, is the 5th generation that has received significant updates in terms of exterior, interior design, feature enhancements, and also the pacemaker.
As a business penetration at the beginning, Subaru Indonesia offers 2 different variants for consumers in the country. The first is the Forester 2.0i-L for IDR 579.5 million and the Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight for IDR 659.5 million. The entire price set is already on the road in the Jakarta area.
Subaru Indonesia's Chief Operating Officer, Arie Christopher said, "Subaru's return to Indonesia is strengthened by better sales and after-sales services. The launch of the all new Forester today was followed by the inauguration of the 3S strategy (service, sales, and spare parts).
"This year itself is the 25th Anniversary of the Subaru Forester model, and we have the opportunity to introduce the latest version of the 2022 Model Year which was also just introduced in various parts of the world earlier this year, not long ago for Indonesia," said Arie at Plaza Subaru, Alam Sutera, South Tangerang, Wednesday (18/5).
With all the capital brought by the latest generation of Forester, Arie is quite confident that this car will become a new benchmark in its class. Broadly speaking, Subaru's unique DNA is present in a thick manner, and this is said to be the selling point that loyalists and consumers in Indonesia want.
"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," he continued.
So what are the advantages of this AWD driven SUV? Below we will present it in full.
Exterior of All New Subaru Forester
Okay from the design, to be precise the exterior on the front. All of them come with new visuals, in the lighting sector, they are equipped with a new model with the C-Shape design plus Daytime Running Light (DRL). The headlights have adopted adaptive beam technology
The black grille is quite large and more boxy with a visually attractive grille. While at the bottom it is equipped with fog lamps and under guard flat panels which are claimed to offer good aerodynamics, additional engine protection from foreign objects, and increased cabin tightness.
While from the side, the typical boxy design of the Forester is still maintained. The DNA of the SUV is strong with the application of roof rails, over fenders, to side skirts. The design of the wheels is sport, but the EyeSight variant is equipped with 18-inch wheels and the cheapest variant uses 17 inches.
On the back, again, a boxy design is also presented. The stop lamp is LED with a silhouette of the letter C, there is a spoiler that blends with the body, and the use of a special diffuser for the highest variant.
Interior All New Subaru Forester
Turning to the cabin, a sporty, luxurious feel is present on the Forester. Almost all materials use soft touch materials with all-black shades.
The seats are covered in Nappa leather which is equipped with an electric seat with memory. Interestingly, all variants of the Forester are equipped with this technology.
Then for the rear seat is equipped with hand-rest components, cup-holders, and can be laid down according to the needs of the passengers.
For entertainment support, the Subaru Forester has embedded an 8-inch head unit with Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity. Then there is also an instrument cluster with 2 dials and one LED screen for interactive information.
Complete Features of the All New Subaru Forester
Present to fill a premium SUV, the all new Forester is armed with many advanced features. The highlight is the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) device or what Subaru calls EyeSight.
Of course, this semi-autonomous safety technology only exists in the most expensive variant. Below is a summary of Forester's advanced safety features.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Pre-Collision Braking
Pre-Collision Throttle Management
Lead Vehicle Start Alert
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Away Warning
Lane Keeping Assist
Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection.
The rest of this car is also equipped with several other features such as a sunroof, power back door, audio by Harman Kardon (especially for the EyeSight variant), and a driving mode that Subaru calls X-Mode.
Kitchen All New Subaru Forester
Behind the bonnet, this SUV is crammed with a Boxer petrol engine with a 180° symmetric axle layout containing a 2,000 cc cylinder. The engine 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.
Furthermore, he uses a 7-speed Lineartronic CVT transmission and Active Torque Split AWD for a smooth and even distribution of power in all revs and road conditions. Shifting gears can also be done manually via paddle shifts on the steering wheel.
All New Subaru Forester Platform
In its introduction, the fifth generation Subaru Forester is built on the Subaru Global platform. 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.
Delivery in August
If you are interested in buying one of the all new Subaru Forester variants, APM said the unit can be ordered today with an estimated arrival in your garage in August 2022.
Meanwhile, there are quite a lot of color choices available. The options are Jasper Metallic, Horizon Blue Pearl, Crimson Red Pearl, Sepia Bronze Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Crystal Black Silica, Ice Silver Metallic, and Crystal White Pearl.
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