Two options are available: a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed DOHC direct injection + 2-motor strong hybrid and a 1.8-liter horizontally opposed DOHC direct injection turbo. The new Forester prototype is first driven at the Sodegaura Forest Raceway! Kazuo Shimizu speaks frankly about his expectations and requests after a comparative test drive with the current Forester.

Prototype values/development target values
◾️Forester Premium
Length x width x height: 4655 x 1830 x 1730 mm
Wheelbase: 2670 mm
Vehicle weight: 1750-1780 kg
Occupancy capacity: 5 people
Minimum turning radius: 5.4 m
Engine type: Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection + 2 motors (e-BOXER strong hybrid)
Total displacement: 2498 cc
Maximum engine output: 118kW (160ps) / 5600rpm
Maximum engine torque: 209Nm (21.3kgm) / 4000-4400rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 63 liters (regular unleaded)
Drive motor type/type: MC2/AC synchronous motor
Maximum motor output: 88kW (119.6ps)
Maximum motor torque: 270Nm (27.5kgm)
Transmission: Lineartronic (CVT)
Fuel consumption rate (WLTC mode): 18.4km/ℓ
Suspension type Front: Strut Rear: Double wishbone
Brakes Front: Ventilated disc Rear: Ventilated disc
Tire size: 235/50R19

◾️ Forester SPORT
Length x width x height: 4655 x 1830 x 1730mm
Wheelbase: 2670mm
Vehicle weight: 1640-1660kg
Occupancy capacity: 5
Minimum turning radius: 5.4m
Engine type: Horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection turbo
Total displacement: 1795cc
Maximum engine output: 130kW (177ps) / 5200-5600rpm
Maximum engine torque: 300Nm (30.6kgm) / 1600-3600rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 63 liters (regular unleaded)
Transmission: Lineartronic (CVT)
Fuel consumption rate (WLTC mode): 18.4km/liter
Suspension type Front: strut Rear: double wishbone
Brakes Front: ventilated disc Rear: ventilated disc
Tire size: 225/55R18