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Subaru of America today announced pricing on the 2022 Forester compact crossover, it’s most popular model. For 2022, the Forester adds Wilderness, the newest model in the Wilderness marketing name. The fifth-generation Forester also has a mildly a redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, along with new safety and convenience items. Pricing ranges from – $26,320 – $38,000+.
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The 2022 Forester will be offered in what looks to AutoInformed as six confusing and overly complicated trim levels when it arrives at Subaru retailers in October: Base, Premium, Sport, all-new Wilderness, Limited, and Touring.
The new Wilderness trim level combines Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with a revised drivetrain, standard X-MODE, elevated 9.2-inch ground clearance1, and unique wheels with all-terrain tires.
The 2022 Forester also comes standard with the latest version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The system improves overall performance and operates under a broader range of conditions with a wider field of view and improved control software, it’s claimed.
For the Premium with option package, and all higher trim levels, EyeSight includes new Automatic Emergency Steering. The works in conjunction with the Pre-Collision Braking System to assist with steering control to help avoid a collision at speeds less than 50 mph when the driver is distracted, say by, a 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus system with high-resolution touchscreen, smartphone with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity as well as SiriusXM and a CD player. (Subaru Sells One-Millionth Eyesight Driver Assist)
All Forester models include seven airbags: driver and front passenger frontal airbags, side curtain airbags and side pelvis/torso airbags, as well as a driver’s knee airbag. a new ladder-type roof rail design offers a higher moving load capacity (220 lb. vs. 176 lb.) and an 800-lb. static load limit vs. 700 lb. This in theory allows safe use of a roof-top tent. Tie-down locations are also integrated into the rails.
All Forester models are powered by a 2.5-liter opposed-cylinder engine teamed with a – marketing babble alert> Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The direct-injection engine is rated at 182 hp. and 176 lb.-ft. of torque. The Forester delivers – at least in press releases – up to 33 mpg EPA-estimated highway fuel economy. The compact also offers up to 3,000-lb. towing capacity and has standard Trailer Stability Assist.
19.2-inch ground clearance, a half-inch increase compared with other Forester models. Longer coil springs and shock absorbers provide the added road clearance, while special tuning helps maintain ride and handling performance with the increased height, according to Subaru.
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.
Subaru Tweaks 2022 Forester, adds Wilderness
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Subaru of America today announced pricing on the 2022 Forester compact crossover, it’s most popular model. For 2022, the Forester adds Wilderness, the newest model in the Wilderness marketing name. The fifth-generation Forester also has a mildly a redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, along with new safety and convenience items. Pricing ranges from – $26,320 – $38,000+.
Click to enlarge.
The 2022 Forester will be offered in what looks to AutoInformed as six confusing and overly complicated trim levels when it arrives at Subaru retailers in October: Base, Premium, Sport, all-new Wilderness, Limited, and Touring.
The new Wilderness trim level combines Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with a revised drivetrain, standard X-MODE, elevated 9.2-inch ground clearance1, and unique wheels with all-terrain tires.
The 2022 Forester also comes standard with the latest version of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. The system improves overall performance and operates under a broader range of conditions with a wider field of view and improved control software, it’s claimed.
For the Premium with option package, and all higher trim levels, EyeSight includes new Automatic Emergency Steering. The works in conjunction with the Pre-Collision Braking System to assist with steering control to help avoid a collision at speeds less than 50 mph when the driver is distracted, say by, a 6.5-inch Multimedia Plus system with high-resolution touchscreen, smartphone with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity as well as SiriusXM and a CD player. (Subaru Sells One-Millionth Eyesight Driver Assist)
All Forester models include seven airbags: driver and front passenger frontal airbags, side curtain airbags and side pelvis/torso airbags, as well as a driver’s knee airbag. a new ladder-type roof rail design offers a higher moving load capacity (220 lb. vs. 176 lb.) and an 800-lb. static load limit vs. 700 lb. This in theory allows safe use of a roof-top tent. Tie-down locations are also integrated into the rails.
All Forester models are powered by a 2.5-liter opposed-cylinder engine teamed with a – marketing babble alert> Lineartronic CVT and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The direct-injection engine is rated at 182 hp. and 176 lb.-ft. of torque. The Forester delivers – at least in press releases – up to 33 mpg EPA-estimated highway fuel economy. The compact also offers up to 3,000-lb. towing capacity and has standard Trailer Stability Assist.
19.2-inch ground clearance, a half-inch increase compared with other Forester models. Longer coil springs and shock absorbers provide the added road clearance, while special tuning helps maintain ride and handling performance with the increased height, according to Subaru.
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.