Will 2023 Forester get turbo?

The Subaru Forester might have just received a facelift,  the all-new next-generation model is already under development. The next iteration of Subaru’s SUV model will be allegedly fitted with hybrid technology from Toyota and is rumored to debut after 2023.

Unlike the Toyota GR86 / Subaru BRZ sportscars and the Toyota bZ4x / Subaru Solterra electric SUVs that were co-developed as sister models, the next Subaru Forester is not expected to be a rebadged Toyota RAV4.

Instead, according to a report from Japanese Mag-X, it will be based on a revised version of the Subaru Global Platform that is currently underpinning Subaru’s entire range, and will most likely feature evolutionary styling.

Read More: Subaru Unveils Facelifted 2022 Forester Alongside New Wilderness Edition Priced From $32,850

Taking advantage of Toyota’s parts bin, Subaru will allegedly equip the Forester with a full hybrid system. The report suggests that the hybrid powertrain will combine two electric motors and a gasoline engine based on the Atkinson cycle.

In a typical fashion, the next Forester will be offered with permanent AWD, not forgetting its off-road credentials. At the same time, a larger battery and the improved efficiency of the hybrid powertrain will allow for significantly lower emissions and fuel consumption ratings compared to the current generation.

The fifth-generation Subaru Forester was unveiled in 2018 and received a facelift in 2021 benefiting from a redesigned face, new trim options, a more refined ride, and better safety equipment.

In Japan and in Europe, the SUV is offered with the mild-hybrid 2.0-liter e-Boxer engine producing 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) but in the US customers get the more powerful but also more thirsty 2.5-liter boxer engine producing 182 hp (184 PS / 135 kW). Japanese buyers also get the option of a turbocharged 1.8-liter motor producing 174 hp (130 kW / 177 PS).

• Subaru has announced updated pricing for the 2023 Forester, which now starts at $27,620.
• Other than the jump in price, the Forester is not gaining any additional features over the refreshed 2022 model.
• The new base price is $1300 more than the 2022 Forester was at the start of the model year, but only $550 more than its $27,070 base price after a midyear price hike.

Adding another to the growing list of vehicles that keep getting more expensive, the 2023 Subaru Forester is the latest model on the market to see a noticeable price increase. Despite no changes or added equipment for the new model year, the 2023 Forester will cost $1300 more than the 2022 version did when it originally went on sale. Midway through 2022, Subaru increased pricing of the refreshed Forester by $750, so the 2023 is actually only $550 more than the current 2022's base price. The base price for 2023 is now $27,620, ranging up to $37,720 for the top Touring trim.

Subaru gave the Forester a comprehensive refresh for 2022, reworking the front end and updating the interior. The 2022 model year also saw the addition of a more rugged Wilderness trim level that, like the Outback Wilderness, adds ground clearance over other trim levels.

Regardless of trim, each Forester is powered by the same 2.5-liter flat-four engine which makes 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque, paired to a continuously variable automatic (CVT). We managed 28 mpg in our 75-mph highway driving test, but that number fell to an observed fuel economy of 22 mpg through our testing of the 2022 version.

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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 be 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.

Would you choose a hybrid Forester over a RAV4 Hybrid? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

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