Until now, our only glimpses of the new Subaru Forester were gleaned from a handful of images leaked out ahead of the car’s official LA Motor Show unveiling, but Subaru has now released a promo video of its newcomer.
The new Forester is larger than its forebear (35 mm longer, 15 mm taller and 20 mm wider) with a longer wheelbase that is said to free up additional interior space in terms of passenger legroom and luggage capacity (up from 336 to around 550 dm3).
The local engine line-up has yet to be confirmed, but the car’s American launch will incorporate a pair of petrol boxer units. The entry point will be a 2,5-litre normally aspirated unit developing 126 kW/235 N.m followed by the fourth generation of the firm’s turbocharged, direct-injection 2,0-litre with 186 kW/350 N.m on tap.
Expect the new Forester to arrive here during the second quarter (possibly around April) of 2013.