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Subaru of America (Subaru Corp. NASDAQ: FUJHF) today showed its most efficient model, the 2027 model year Forester Wilderness Hybrid. The newest addition to the Subaru Wilderness line has a fuel-efficient Subaru Hybrid powertrain with what’s claimed to be up to 25% better fuel economy. While Subaru is late to expand in the growing hybrid powertrain segment, it is becoming more aligned with global markets.*
“The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE® Dual Mode System, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, upgraded suspension, and all-terrain tires as the non-hybrid model,” Subaru said in a release.
As with the Subaru Forester Hybrid, the Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses an Atkinson/Miller-cycle [Delayed intake valve closing, compensated for with supercharging or other methods such as electric motors for recovering lost power – AutoCrat.] 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer® engine optimized for efficiency, paired with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery and electric motors to produce 194 horsepower. The next-generation Subaru Hybrid system uses a series-parallel configuration to integrate with the existing Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
Quick Look Forester Wilderness Hybrid
- Longer coil springs and shock absorbers to increase ground clearance from 8.7 inches in the Forester Hybrid to 9.3 inches.
- Added sound-absorbing materials and structural adhesives, as well as a lighter, stiffer chassis to be shared with all sixth-generation Forester models.
- A Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
- So-called X-MODE® Dual-Mode System with Hill Descent Control. Settings for Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud.
- Larger all-terrain Yokohama Geolandar® tires mounted on Wilderness-exclusive 17-inch matte black wheels help grip on gravel or muddy terrain.
- 6-inch tablet-style touchscreen for infotainment.
- 3-inch full digital gauge cluster with navigation and Apple Maps integration.
- Animal-free StarTex® interior upholstery.
- Subaru’s EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology.
The 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid will go on sale in late 2026, with pricing announced closer to launch.
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Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Subaru Shows 2027 Forester Wilderness Hybrid SUV
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Subaru of America (Subaru Corp. NASDAQ: FUJHF) today showed its most efficient model, the 2027 model year Forester Wilderness Hybrid. The newest addition to the Subaru Wilderness line has a fuel-efficient Subaru Hybrid powertrain with what’s claimed to be up to 25% better fuel economy. While Subaru is late to expand in the growing hybrid powertrain segment, it is becoming more aligned with global markets.*
“The Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid retains the same 9.3-inch ground clearance, X-MODE® Dual Mode System, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, upgraded suspension, and all-terrain tires as the non-hybrid model,” Subaru said in a release.
As with the Subaru Forester Hybrid, the Forester Wilderness Hybrid uses an Atkinson/Miller-cycle [Delayed intake valve closing, compensated for with supercharging or other methods such as electric motors for recovering lost power – AutoCrat.] 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer® engine optimized for efficiency, paired with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery and electric motors to produce 194 horsepower. The next-generation Subaru Hybrid system uses a series-parallel configuration to integrate with the existing Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.
Quick Look Forester Wilderness Hybrid
The 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid will go on sale in late 2026, with pricing announced closer to launch.
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About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.