World Premier of All-New 2019 Forester
at New York International Auto Show
— The fifth generation of Subaru's global top-selling model to be unrolled worldwide —The latest generation of the Forester will debut the Driver Monitoring System*1, Subaru’s first-everdriver recognition technology, making for a safer and more comfortable driving experience thanever before.

The Subaru Global Platform ensures best-in-class*2 levels of comfort and safety

The newly enhanced direct-injection 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine offers theperfect balance of excellent driving performance and environmental performance.

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and enhanced X-Mode provides outstanding driving performance and

the off-road drivability expected of an SUV.
US models will arrive Subaru retailers in fall 2018

Tokyo, March 29, 2018 – Subaru Corporation unveiled the all-new 2019 Forester (US Spec) at the 2018
New York International Auto Show on March 28 (local time).

All-new 2019 Forester (US Spec)As a top-selling model of Subaru’s global sales, the fifth-generation Forester is positioned as a key part of thecompany’s global strategy. The new model features packaging that allows all passengers to share comfort andenjoyment, balancing easy handling with a spacious interior, and user-friendly features including, for the firsttime in a Subaru vehicle, the Driver Monitoring System. In line with Subaru’s design philosophy “Dynamic xSolid,” the new design combines the hardiness of an SUV with user-friendly comfort and convenience.
The Subaru Global Platform achieves top-of-its-class collision safety and hazard avoidance, along withhandling that responds exactly as the driver intended, and comfortable drivability.
The latest model features Subaru core technologies including EyeSight driver assist system, Symmetrical
All-Wheel Drive built around a newly developed 2.5-liter direct-injection engine, and X-Mode for enhanced
all-terrain drivability, the latest model features improved performance and an everyday experience ofexcitement and enjoyment, offering comfort, fun, and adventure.
The new Forester will go on sale in the US market in fall 2018.

Main features of the new Forester (US Spec)■ Comfortable and functional packaging for ease of use and enjoyment for all passengers
The new model features packaging that balances excellent handling with the roomiest cabin yet, offering
comfort and enjoyment for family and friends and easy-to-use features.

The Perfect Size for Easy Handling・Although the wheelbase has been increased for a more comfortable cabin space than ever, the minimum
turning radius is just 5.4 m (17.7 feet), ensuring excellent ease of handling.
Excellent Comfort, Seat Accessibility, and Loading Convenience
・Enhanced cabin comfort, with more space between passengers and more leg room in the back seats・Optimization of rear door opening angle, opening area, and C-pillar shape, improves back seat accessibility
・A maximum trunk opening width of 1,300 mm (51.2 inches), larger than average for a mid-sized SUV, andsquare cargo storage space, provide a dramatic increase in loading capacity.
・The drive unit for power rear gate has been integrated with the gate stay and offers more cargo storagespace. It also provides faster opening and closing and a new locking system, incorporated for the first timein a Subaru vehicle, makes automatic closing of the rear gate and vehicle locking with just a touch of abutton.
Convenient Features for Comfort in Motion
・ Three separated pockets in the seat backs provide convenient storage for magazines, smartphones, etc.
・ USB charger ports (max. output 2.1A) provided for both front and back seat passengers.
・ New air-conditioning HMI*3, incorporated for the first time in Subaru vehicles, allows exact adjustment oftemperature controls, for in-cabin comfort according to the number of passengers.
・ The debut of the Driver Monitoring System, which can alert the driver to signs of drowsiness or distraction
on the road as well as automatically adjusting driver settings for seat position, door mirror angles, andair-conditioning preferences.
・ Available 8-inch screen navigation and latest infotainment system
・ Improved connectivity compatible with Apple CarPlay*4 and Android AutoTM*5・ Includes telematics system with dramatically improved features including Wi-Fi hotspot and remote enginestart■ New Design Combines SUV Toughness and Functionality
The new model combines the toughness of an SUV with functionality, based on the “Dynamic x Solid”
design philosophy common to all Subaru vehicles
Exterior
・ SUV toughness and dynamism, allied with generous storage space and intuitive functionality that can beunderstood at a glance
・ Exterior available in nine colors, including the newly-developed Jasper Green Metallic exclusive to thenew Forester
・ Accent colors, high gloss black, and exclusive aluminum wheels highlight the new model’s SUV
robustness and sleek strength.

Interior
・ In addition to the functional and user-friendly cabin layout, the instrument panel and console have beencombined for a more relaxed feeling of freedom in addition to the hardiness you demand from an SUV・ Four interior color schemes are available, including a brown leather interior that provides the upper classfeeling・ In some models with black and gray as the base colors, accent colors in the center console and seatstitching emphasize the dynamism of the interior.

■ SUV Toughness and Driving Enjoyment
Featuring Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive built around the new 2.5-liter four-cylinder horizontally opposed
direct injection engine, X-Mode for easier handling in poor driving conditions, and the Subaru Global
Platform, the new model ensures a comfortable and enjoyable ride for the driver and all passengers.
Powerful and Comfortable Dynamism
・ The new model incorporates a newly developed 2.5-liter four-cylinder horizontally opposed direct injectionengine. The new engine features around 90 percent new components compared with the previous 2.5-liter
engine and introduces direct injection, improving horsepower and torque while also providing a boost toenvironmental performance through improved fuel efficiency, offering a powerful and enjoyable driving
experience.
・ Enhanced driving enjoyment through new seven speed manual mode of CVT on select trims
・ SI-Drive control is optimized, and in some models S# (Sports sharp) mode allows the driver to enjoy fasteracceleration and direct-feel transmission shift.
Active All-Terrain Toughness
・ Incorporates Subaru’s exclusive Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, providing stable driving
performance on all surfaces, from snow and mud to wet roads and highways
・ Optimization of the X-Mode that controls engine, transmission, and brakes on slippery surfaces and inpoor driving conditions improves drivability in off-road conditions and on poor surfaces. In some models, a
dial allows easy switching between two modes depending on road conditions, improving driver’sconfidence and peace of mind.
・ Minimum ground clearance is 220 mm (8.70 inches), along with the widest possible approach anddeparture angles and the ramp breakover angle. The new model offers excellent road clearance for awider range of activities than ever before.
Improved Dynamic Feel・ The Subaru Global Platform brings significant improvements to dynamic quality, achieving superior driving
capability that engages the emotional senses with smooth performance and pleasant drivability.

■ Overall safety top in its class
The new model offers safe and enjoyable driving for all passengers at all times and in all settings—not just inemergencies—offering safety features that place it at the top of its class, based on Subaru’s philosophy ofoverall safety.
Outstanding Visibility Recognizable at a Glance as Soon as You Get into the Car—Primary Safety
・ The excellent high eye-level view and careful optimization of the shape of the pillars has reduced blind
spots and provides outstanding visibility
・ Optimization of the seat shape and cushion materials helps to reduce driver fatigue

Driving performance You Can Depend on in the Unlikely Event of an Incident—Active Safety
・ Active Torque Vectoring ensures that you are in control of the vehicle exactly as you intended
Comprehensive Advanced Safety Systems—Preventive Safety
・ Subaru’s exclusive EyeSight driver assist system comes standard in all models
・ Reverse Automatic Braking helps to avoid collisions when reversing and reduces the damage in case ofcollision
・ Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection system detects vehicles approaching from the rear・ Steering Responsive Headlights provide clear nighttime vision
・ High-beam assist improves visibility when driving at night・ Subaru’s first-ever Driver Monitoring System provides support for safe driving by providing a warningwhen it detects signs of distraction or drowsiness at the wheel

Driver Monitoring System*1

New Dual-function X-ModeClass-Leading Protection of Every Passenger—Collision Safety
・The Subaru Global Platform ensures class-leading passenger protection
・An increase in the amount of high-tensile steel panel materials ensures improved collision safety and alighter body・A total of seven airbags (SRS airbags in the driver’s seat and passenger seat, SRS knee airbag in thedriver’s seat, SRS side airbags, and SRS side curtain airbags) come as standard in all models, providingclass-leading levels of passenger protection.
*1： “DriverFocus” for US Spec
*2： Small SUV with length between 4,500 mm and 4,700 mm*3： Human Machine Interface*4： Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other territories.
*5： Android AutoTM is a registered trademark of Google Inc. in the United States and other territories.

Main Features of the New Forester (US Spec)
Body size

4,625 × 1,815 × 1,730*1 mm(Length x width x height)（182.1 × 71.5 × 68.1*1 in.）

Wheelbase2,670 mm（105.1 in.）

Minimum ground

220 mmclearance（8.7 in.）EngineFB25 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder DOHC 16 valve
AVCS direct injection engine

Displacement

2,498 cc

Bore x stroke

94 × 90 mm

Horsepower

182 hp / 5,800 rpm

Torque176 lb-ft / 4,400 rpm

Fuel tank capacity

63 L (16.6 gal.)

Fuel type

87AKITransmission

Lineartronic*2

Drive system

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Tire size
Passenger capacity

225/60 R17, 225/55 R18
Five seats*1 Height not including roof rail: 1,715 mm (67.5 in.)*2 Lineartronic: Fully electronically controlled automatic continuously variable transmission