We also compare the new Subie with the next-gen Toyota RAV4
Hitting all the right notes
We'll let you in on a little secret: There were already plans to bring in the Subaru Forester e-Boxer as far back as 2019. It was with the previous-generation model, and it could've been an interesting addition to
The Forester finally ditches its drinking habit
If you take a look at our buyer's guide, just about everyone offers a hybrid vehicle in their respective lineups. That said, Subaru Philippines took quite some time to respond to the growing electrification market in the country. Thankfully, that's
Finally, an fuel-sipping Forester
There's a lot to like about the Subaru Forester. It's hugely practical, offers great visibility, and let's not forget standard all-wheel drive regardless of variant. One thing it wasn't was fuel efficient. It didn't matter if
With new-generation Strong Hybrid technology for efficiency and uncompromised capability
The Subaru Forester, a pioneer in the compact crossover segment since its 1997 debut, enters its sixth generation with the 2025 Forester e-Boxer, a Strong Hybrid model designed to meet modern consumer demands. This new generation builds upon the Forester's
With e-Boxer power, too
The redesigned Subaru Forester has finally made its regional premiere at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Now that it's in Southeast Asia, it's only a matter of time before we get it over here.Curiously, that market doesn't
It just missed out on the highest rating
Subaru has consistently done well in safety tests. In fact, it was one of the first cars to get high marks and near-perfect scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). And let's not forget that the IIHS has
Hybrid technology has finally come to Subaru PH
If you're a doctor or a lawyer and you're thinking of getting a new car soon, you're in luck. We just learned that the all-new Subaru Forester is coming to our market in the fourth quarter of this
by Dinzo Tabamo
Oh, and it gets a cyclist and pedestrian airbag too
It's feels odd writing this, but the all-new Subaru Forester has finally made its debut in, of all places, its home market of Japan. We say that because it first premiered in the US, followed by Europe. Making things even
Hopefully, ASEAN gets it
The fifth-generation Subaru Forester has been out in the market for quite some time already. But it's only now that it's getting additional trim levels and variants. About time, we say, given that its rivals offered a wide variety
Subaru has no hybrid models locally
Way back in 2017, the Subaru Forester e-Boxer had a good chance of coming to the Philippines. It even reached a point wherein we drove it in Singapore for some driving impressions. But weeks turned into months, and eventually, into years.
We’re keeping our fingers crossed
2024 was filled with groundbreaking launches, and we reckon that it'll be more of the same in 2025. Disruptors are keen to shake up the local market even further, while legacy automakers are throwing the gauntlet in tech and electrification.If
Subaru is giving the gift of low monthly payments this holiday season
If a brand-new Subaru Forester or Crosstrek is on your wishlist this Christmas, then Subaru and Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP) have just the deals for you.Offering low monthly fees after the standard 20% downpayment, Subaru is spreading the Christmas cheer
by Billy Caluag
We’re still waiting for the all-new model here
The Subaru Forester: practical, dependable, and often boringly good at what it does. And now there's an all-new sixth gen, featuring a fresh exterior, lightly swept interior, and likely still enough off-road talent to match most mountain goats.That'
But will PH get it?
Just about every car company in the Philippines sells an electrified vehicle of some sort. Whether it's mild-hybrid or full electric, you're bound to run into at least one model that's assisted by battery power. However, we did
Subaru’s game changer
It's been a while since the announcement of the Subaru Legacy's discontinuation came out. 2025 marks the final year of Gunma's all-wheel drive midsize sedan, wrapping up 36 years of production. Blame it on the rise of SUVs
And the winner is…
Vehicle safety has come such a long way over the years. Stability control is practically standard is everything, and side airbags have become the norm, too. Back then, we were lucky enough to get side impact door beams.These days, however, the
It's slated for the 2025 model year
The next couple of years will be significant ones for the compact crossover market. It could be said that the Honda CR-V was the first to lay down the gauntlet with most of its competitors getting full model changes within the
It’s the total opposite of the GT Edition
We're pretty sure you've seen the all-new version of the Subaru Forester. The sixth-generation model made its premiere in the US back in November 2023 with production commencing this year.But even though the all-new model has
It was established on July 15, 1953
2023 is a big year for Subaru. Not only does it have several all-new models planned in the pipeline, it's also the brand's 70th anniversary in the business of making cars. Even though it's a relatively small automaker
The Forester gets more (visual) zing
Subaru Philippines has been pretty busy during this year's Manila International Auto Show. Aside from launching the new-look Evoltis in the country, it also quietly rolled out the subtly updated Outback. But Subaru isn't quite done yet as it
