2022 Subaru Forester Facelift Rendered To Strip Off The Camouflage

[kobayashiGT]

2022 Subaru Forester Facelift Rendered To Strip Off The Camouflage

source: https://www.motor1.com/news/463700/2022-subaru-forester-facelift-rendering/

The changes are subtle but keep the crossover looking modern.

The Subaru Forester is on track to be the brand's bestselling model in the United States in 2020, and the company is doubling down on the success by preparing a refresh for the popular crossover. After seeing spy shots of the updated model, the folks at Kolesa have a rendering imagining how it might look.

As with most refreshes, don't expect any revolutionary design changes. The comparison below shows the 2022 model with a boxier grille and relocated crosspiece that shifts the Subaru badge lower on the vehicle's face. 

The revised lower fascia has somewhat larger openings in the corners, and the fog lights remain there. The opening in the center is bigger, too.

Expect only the smallest changes along the Forester's flanks. Subaru might change some of the trim, but the crossover is going to look the same, in general.

The changes to the rear are very minor. A revised bumper no longer has an opening for the exhaust outlet, which creates a somewhat cleaner appearance back there. The hatchback is a bit smoother, too.

There are no details yet about how Subaru might change the refreshed Forester's interior. The usual recipe these days involves updating the infotainment system with a bigger screen and tweaking the cabin's materials.

Powertrain changes are similarly mysterious. Expect the 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder engine to stick around. In a dream world, Subaru would re-introduce a turbocharged version of the Forester by installing the brand's 260-horsepower (194-kilowatt) 2.4-liter powerplant into the crossover. Although, there's no evidence that this is what the automaker plans to do.

Look for the refreshed Forester to debut in the first few months of 2021. Sales should begin in the second half of the year.

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I must say the changes is very subtle.

 

[Hamburger]

Looking aged despite the FL. 

[Soya]

Simi facelift ah?

[Hamburger]

If Mi were to bring in the 7 seater Ascent. That would be interesting. 

[shutterbox]

SK forester does not look nice.

Neither is this one.

Edited January 4, 2021 by shutterbox

[Ceecookie]

No XT no talk! 😅

[Watwheels]

Will avoid. I always feel Subaru cars have very low omv but selling price so high. Dealer huat siah.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_pricing.php?CarCode=12343

https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_pricing.php?CarCode=12428

Edited January 4, 2021 by Watwheels

[Lotr8445r]

3 hours ago, Watwheels said:

Will avoid. I always feel Subaru cars have very low omv but selling price so high. Dealer huat siah.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_pricing.php?CarCode=12343

https://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_pricing.php?CarCode=12428

36 To 40% premium and no XT? No wonder hardly see the new one nowadays on road

Edited January 4, 2021 by Lotr8445r

[Contipro]

14 minutes ago, Lotr8445r said:

36 To 40% premium and no XT? No wonder hardly see the new one nowadays on road

Yes nowadays is too much overprice than some europe brands. the korean brand also too much overpriced than some korean brands. 

 

 

[cashcow]

6 hours ago, Contipro said:

Yes nowadays is too much overprice than some europe brands. the korean brand also too much overpriced than some korean brands. 

 

 

Please let us know which similar competitor is underpriced or better valued.........

Kam siah 😆

 

[Contipro]

39 minutes ago, cashcow said:

Please let us know which similar competitor is underpriced or better valued.........

Kam siah 😆

 

Is quite easy to spot.. anyway as consumer we should work together against AD/PI to bring in the best product at competitive level... 

I think this is best approach/focus by everyone here (SE excluded).... 

 

[Heartbreakid]

I thought the previous model looks better. The new one looks heavy with unnecessary design details. 

[Watwheels]

10 hours ago, cashcow said:

Please let us know which similar competitor is underpriced or better valued.........

Kam siah 😆

 

I know of 3 German brands no one will kaopeh say overpriced wan. The much sought after badges are worth every dollar.

[Sdf4786k]

its a facelift .. not reconstructive surgery 😂

On 1/4/2021 at 10:12 AM, Hamburger said:

Looking aged despite the FL. 

with the revise CEV.. going to be tougher to sell with a uplift of 50 dollars

Edited January 5, 2021 by Sdf4786k

[Brass]

On 1/5/2021 at 1:37 PM, Sdf4786k said:

its a facelift .. not reconstructive surgery 😂

with the revise CEV.. going to be tougher to sell with a uplift of 50 dollars

Where is my CB18?

No turbo no talk.

 

😂

[GoodCar]

The GEM of Gen 5 is the chassis.

It drive and feel different and is a complete level up from the previous generation.

This car must be appreciated as a whole.

 

[kermitfm]

6 hours ago, GoodCar said:

The GEM of Gen 5 is the chassis.

It drive and feel different and is a complete level up from the previous generation.

This car must be appreciated as a whole.

 

I agree. I moved from the 4th Gen NA to the 5th Gen mild-hybrid.  It does feel different in a generally good way. The AWD keeps the car in control in corners and the body seems stronger. This lessen the feel 'zippiness' (if that's the correct word). Not sure how the no-hybrid performs, but for the mild-hybrid, when accelerating and the battery kicks, I can feel the car pulling better than the previous model. The safety features with the eyesight is also a plus.

The design though is a little garish on the outside, though it may appeal to some. There are too many materials which makes design looks fussy. Chrome on the grills and fog light housings, matt black on the side mouldings and wheel arches, matt silver on door mirrors. The picture in the first post is only slightly better.