On the evening of March 3, 2021, the new generation Subaru Forester was released online, being the first to adopt dual-camera technology for Subaru. The latest version of EyeSight, Subaru’s driver assistance system, is equipped in the new Forester, expanding the visual field to approximately two times larger than the previous model. The performance of image recognition and control software has been improved, enabling the system to recognize targets faster and comprehensively upgrade the preventive safety.
In addition to upgrading the original functions, the new EyeSight driver assistance system provides emergency automatic steering assistance to avoid collision risks, and the “lane center keeping/vehicle-to-vehicle steering function” combined with the full-speed self-adaptive cruise control system can automatically control steering, acceleration and deceleration, and vehicle-to-vehicle following under certain conditions. The driver monitoring system, DMS, can alert the driver when the driver’s attention is not focused or sleepy.
The new car is based on Subaru’s SGP platform, and the higher rigidity of the platform brings more precise handling and direct dynamic feedback. As for the powertrain, 80% of the CVT transmission components have been optimized, and the simulated gear ratio has been increased from 7-speed to 8-speed. The engine model is FB25D, which is the cylinder direct injection version of FB25, and the power parameters are 169 ps/252 N·m, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.4 L/100km.
The symmetrical all-wheel-drive system can intelligently distribute power to the front and rear, and combined with an excellent 213mm ground clearance and upgraded X-MODE function, the new Forester’s adaptability in outdoor scenarios has been greatly improved.
Subaru defines the new Forester as an “imported new driving experience SUV” that breaks the boundaries between urban and natural areas. Equipped with advanced driver assistance systems and advantages in fuel-driven activities, Subaru continues to meet the needs of users in this niche market in the context of the current outdoor trend.🔗Source: Subaru
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