Just over a week ago, Subaru released a peek-a-boo teaser image of the all-new 2009 Forester along with a microsite counting down the seconds. And now, scans of the Forester sporting multiple trim packages from scoop-crazed Japanese car rags have found their way onto Russian based Japanese auto enthusiast site drom.ru. With bigger dimensions in all directions, the Forester is looking more SUV-like instead of a boosted wagon with a raised roof. Engines available at launch include a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter flat-four with 148 hp and a turbocharged version making 230 hp. In Japan, not three...not four, but seven trim levels will be offered with three going to the turbo model. After its Christmas debut somehwere in Japan, the 2009 Forester will make its global debut at Detroit in mid January. We will be there... armed with Canons!
Subaru 2009 Forester Scans Surface
Subaru 2009 Forester magazine scans
By Brian Potter
December 6, 2007 4:03 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Leaks, Spy Photos, Subaru
Comments
radmeister
December 6, 2007 5:39 PM
Looks a bit like the saab suv, which is not bad, can't say i like the GM wheels.
AussieV8
December 7, 2007 4:58 AM
Radmeister, htere is a reason Saab has only released thier SUV in certain countries, it butt ugly. This Forester is much better liking, really like the red one with the sump pans front and back. But I bet Subaru Australia only bring in the basic models (two trim levels)and the maybe the turbo later if it sells well enough!!!!
AZNMANN
December 7, 2007 8:23 AM
Absolutely no innovation in design. When are they going to start to make cars that actually look interesting.
radmeister
December 7, 2007 9:33 PM
I have to admit the front of the saab suv looks kind of cool, and then it goes all wrong because the rest of the car is an Envoy or trailblaze i forget which 1 it is, but its the same car and engine.
Hoccy
December 7, 2007 11:13 PM
It looks a lot like the first Forester, but of course it is a lot bigger. Maybe a mix between the first Forester and the Mitsubishi Pajero?
unknown
December 8, 2007 12:58 AM
I don't get what's the big hype about these cars....well it's just a...subaru.
foose1397
December 8, 2007 7:12 PM
Im not seeing a big difference from the hold cars...plus gotta love cheesy Asian adds
djcocum
December 11, 2007 1:55 AM
It looks taller than the current Forester. It's more like a SUV and less like a tall wagon, which is what the current model is
ovia
December 11, 2007 12:41 PM
Subaru's are known to be guzzlers.....hope the new Forrester's actually the one to take care of the endangered lungs of this tortured planet.Is it?
Sintilate
December 12, 2007 4:28 AM
its because Subaru are part of the Toyota empire now - lost cause - no innovation and bland styling
IKAUTO
December 29, 2007 9:48 AM
Those of us old enough to remember the heddy days during the late eighties, Namely 288GTO v 959 v NSX. Nineties, namely: Lexus RX v BMW X5 v LR Discovery & early Noughties Toyo Prius v Honda v Smart, can only salivate at the present and maybe next 10-15 years! Will we all look back in say 2025, & remember the present time & next 15 years as Automotive Nirvana?
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