2024 Subaru Forester: Trims and Key Features

The Subaru Forester is a compact, reliable SUV designed for adventure, providing passengers with a comfortable ride and ample cargo capacity. Its robust design emphasizes safety and performance, making it ideal for tackling tough terrains. Available in the country in two trims—the 2.0i Sport EyeSight and 2.0i-S EyeSight—the Forester offers a blend of style, technology, and utility.

2.0i Sport EyeSight features 18-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels in a dark finish, front hexagonal LED fog lamps, LED cargo lighting, and rear gate lights. The sporty design includes fabric seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with orange stitching, a hexagonal grille, roof rails, and a roof spoiler, with five color options available.

2.0i-S EyeSight boasts 18-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels, front LED fog lamps, leather seats, cargo lights, and a silver-stiched leather steering wheel. It comes in nine color choices and has exterior features like LED headlamps, fog lamps, a hexagonal grille, roof rails, a roof spoiler, LED rear lights, and side-sill protectors to keep the vehicle clean.

Performance and Safety

Both trims are powered by a 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated boxer engine paired with a Lineartronic transmission. They accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately 10.3 seconds, reaching speeds up to 193 km/h. The SUV’s symmetrical all-wheel drive system ensures balanced power delivery for superior traction on slippery surfaces. Features like the dual-function X-Mode and Hill Descent Control enhance stability on rough terrain.

The vehicle's fuel efficiency is rated at about 7.4 liters/100 km, with CO2 emissions of 168 g/km. To keep occupants safe, the Forester includes an active safety package with hazard avoidance, vehicle dynamics control, and active torque vectoring, alongside advanced driver assistance features such as pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and steering-responsive headlights.

Interior & Technology

The cabin features a 4.2-inch color meter display and a 6.3-inch LCD touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Comfort is enhanced with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and a sunroof. Rear passengers benefit from foldable seats, ventilation, storage pockets, and cargo hooks. The cargo space can house up to 11 suitcases with seats up, and up to 23 when folded down, with the Sport model equipped with a power tailgate for easy access.

Safety & Assistance

The Forester’s design prioritizes visibility and safety, with active safety features and intelligent driver aids like SRVD, HBA, SRH, pre-collision systems, lane departure prevention, and adaptive cruise control to prevent accidents and assist drivers during journeys.

The 2024 Subaru Forester is priced around KES 3,500,000, though prices vary based on location and add-ons. For current deals and more details, visiting a local dealer is recommended.