Articles about Subaru Forester

Safety is also a major factor for the brand’s success

Subaru's high-performance vehicles feature top-of-the-line technology that not only enhances the overall driver experience, but improves the safety of the vehicle as well. As a matter of fact, the Japanese carmaker recently merited top ratings in the

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Not many all-wheel drive (AWD) crossover SUVs are created equal. Most of them were developed with AWD in order to improve traction on roads. Note that the operative word here is 'road' and not 'off-road.' The

Plus a few extras to boot

The launch of the all-new Subaru Forester earlier this year was met with a somewhat mixed reception. On the one hand, the new compact SUV is built on Subaru's current global platform, which is definitely a good thing. On the

To cater to growing demand in the ASEAN region

The Tan Chong Subaru Automotive Thailand (TCSAT) assembly plant officially opened last April 23, 2019. It is a joint venture between Subaru Corporation and Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL), the parent organization of local distributor Motor Image Pilipinas. With the exception of

Right beside SM Aura

The Bonifacio Global City development in Taguig is now the best place in Metro Manila to buy a car. All of the major car brands are present in the area, from Audi to Toyota. Subaru has always had a presence in BGC,

Watch our first drive

Sometimes, when a manufacturer launches a new generation of a vehicle, we wait in anticipation to see what the new design will look like. Sure, we know to look even deeper into the spec sheet, but automotive design is an art form.

Which model's top-of-the-line variant has the most to offer?

The local crossover scene is going to be a busy one this 2019. One needn't look any further than the number of nameplates available to tell the segment's as competitive as it's ever been, and when it comes to

For those who believe a Subaru is best when turbocharged

One sure indicator of age is when you frown at new things and you believe that what was in the past is always better. We yearn for simpler times, when crooks stayed in jail and you could believe the news. When drivers

It’s finally here

The all-new Subaru Forester was launched in the Philippines recently. This fifth-generation model, built on Subaru's Global Platform, boasts enhanced rigidity and safety while maintaining the brand's well-known handling characteristics.Under the hood is a direct-injected,

These would be a great gift for gearheads

Last week, we attended the official Philippine launch of the all-new Subaru Forester in Pasay City. In case you haven't seen them yet, you can check out the official prices and variants here-but that's not our topic for

No turbos, no problem

The all-new Subaru Forester has been launched, ushering in a turbo-less era for one of the industry's best AWD crossovers.Now, whether we'll miss the outgoing model's turbocharged kick remains to be seen-we'll have to

Attention Subie owners

Motor Image-Subaru's official Philippine distributor-and Motul have just announced a partnership which will have the lubricant specialist's products used in the Japanese carmaker's service centers.The new two-year deal-valued at over $5 million (P260 million)

Not a bad package

The all-new Subaru Forester has been launched, and now we know it's officially available in three variants: the i-L non-EyeSight, i-L EyeSight, and the i-S EyeSight. The most affordable of the bunch, naturally, is the non-

Both inside and out

The all-new Subaru Forester has finally been launched, and a lot of the talk surrounding its arrival has to do with its prices and turbo-less powertrain. That's fine, but we think the crossover's looks deserve just as much

Forest for the trees

Knife-edged shadows slide across the ground as we idle past the same corner for the hundredth time. It's a blisteringly sunny day, and the harsh light means we can only record in-car video while driving in a northwesterly direction.

Bye-bye, turbo

The all-new Forester will be revealed tonight at a formal launch in Parañaque. Subaru's popular AWD crossover offering will be available in the Philippines in three variants, and here are the prices:If you've been following news surrounding

The Japanese carmaker makes an important clarification

Recently, Subaru announced that a power-steering defect had been found in certain units of the Impreza, the XV, and the Forester. The affected units, Subaru explained, were manufactured between December 2018 and January 16, 2019.The good news is that Philippine

We try it out in Singapore

In case you missed it, Subaru announced last week that the all-new Forester e-Boxer-the hybrid version of the Japanese carmaker's popular AWD crossover-will be arriving on Philippine shores sometime in 2020.If this pushes through, we're

A top-notch establishment

Dealerships are more than just a place where people head to buy cars. For manufacturers, these establishments are a representation of their brands and core identity. Dealerships are set up to paint a company in a positive light as much as they'

Previewed at the 2019 Singapore Motor Show

Hybrids weren't always associated with engaging driving dynamics. Not too long ago, the term was almost exclusively attached to nameplates like the Toyota Prius and the Nissan Leaf-huge leaps forward toward saving the environment and in peak efficiency, but fun?