TC Subaru Sdn Bhd, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Malaysia has announced a special Forester Promotional Package, where customers who purchase a new Subaru Forester will receive rebates worth up to RM30,000.
The Subaru Forester is priced from RM159,788 and comes in six variants:
• Forester 2.0i-L GT Lite Edition
• Forester 2.0i-S
• Forester 2.0i-S GT Lite Edition
• Forester 2.0i-S Eyesight
• Forester 2.0i-S Eyesight GT Lite Edition
• Forester 2.0i-S Eyesight GT Edition
Customers who purchase a new Forester can also trade-in their old vehicle through TC Subaru’s Special Trade-In Assist programme for added value. Every new Forester sold is entitled to a 5-year comprehensive warranty.
The promotional package is only available for selected model year units with limited selection of colours.
Boxer power
Powering the Subaru Forester is a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre flat-four direct-injection petrol engine, mated to a Lineartronic CVT and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. The powertrain is capable of delivering 156 PS and 196 Nm of torque, enabling the SUV to achieve a top speed of 193 km/h.
Further complementing the mechanical package are features like the Subaru Intelligent Drive system that lets you choose between Intelligent and Sport modes, Hill Descent Control function, Active Torque Vectoring, and an X-Mode system with Snow and Dirt driving modes.
Forester EyeSight GT Edition
The Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight GT Edition is is the second GT Edition model in Malaysia after the XV GT Edition – created in close collaboration with engineering company Giken Co. Ltd and Masahiko “Jack” Kobayashi.
Kobayashi is the former Chief Designer (Head of Global Advanced Design Studio) at Subaru Corporation and was responsible for the exterior design of more than 12 Subaru production models, including the legendary WRX STI.
The Forester GT Edition’s aero kit comprises:
- Front bumper lip extension
- Side skirts
- Roof spoiler
- Rear bumper lip extension
These are complemented by a set of 18-inch bespoke alloy wheels. It also boasts its own seat-leather design. Completing the equipment package of the Forester GT Edition is a new 8-inch Display Audio System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a Superview Around Recognition 360 System (360° around-view monitor system), which enables drivers to park and manoeuvre with ease.
All of the Forester variants also come with three Subaru Core Technologies – Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Boxer Engine and the Subaru Global Platform. The SUV comes with more than 100 safety features including seven airbags, ring-shaped reinforcement frame, X-Mode, ground clearance of 220mm and auto-retracting safety pedals.
