Since the Forester XT was discontinued in 2019, enthusiasts have been clamouring for a turbocharged version of the Forester. When will Subaru release a turbocharged Forester? It’s possible that we’ll see one soon if a leaked report is to be believed.
New Engine & Power
The Subaru Forester compact SUV has built a devoted fan base. According to Japan’s Mag-X, the new 1.8-litre turbocharged Boxer engine and Toyota hybrid technology will be installed in the next-generation Subaru Forester, which is set to debut for their 2024 model.
The six-generation 2022 Subaru Forester could feature a hybrid powertrain with two electric motors, according to the report. The new Forester would complement Subaru’s goal of offering a full electrified range by 2030.
New Look for next year
The all-new Forester is expected to be revealed in 2023, making sense given its most recent facelift. Subaru has also introduced a new Wilderness trim level to the range, improving it even more off the beaten path than it was before.
But the next-generation 2024 Forester will not be available with a turbocharged variant like the XT model, but it will be a fuel-efficient full hybrid automobile.
Collaboration with Toyota
Subaru has set a goal of selling electric cars only by the first half of the 2030s. They are following Toyota’s lead in making all-electric cars like Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent SUVs.
The relationship between Subaru and Toyota has a long history, such as with the first-generation 86 and BRZ; now it’s extending to electric SUVs that were designed simultaneously (like the Subaru Solterra and the Toyota bZ4x which is coming in 2022).
The continued use of the popular permanent all-wheel-drive system is almost certain. The new Forester will keep its strong off-road platform, rather than adding on to the RAV4’s. This is excellent since Subaru already uses a very good platform.
The 2024 Forester will be powered by a hybrid engine from Toyota that includes an Atkinson cycle engine and two electric motors. With the Forester driven on electricity, this will also result in more fuel-efficient driving.
Conclusion
In 2024, the next-generation Subaru Forester, Ascent SUV, and Outback will be introduced as hybrid vehicles with new hybrid technology linked to a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine from Subaru. But the all-electric Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, and Ascent models will not be available for a few more years.
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