Subaru in Japan released Tuesday details on its face-lifted Forester, which will likely make its way to the States for 2017.
The slightly revised Forester sports an updated fascia, additional safety tech, improved interior materials, and two trim packages that may make the ride over. The Forester S-Limited and X-Break trims will be available in Japan, including the X-Break’s wild-ass* Quartz Blue Pearl, Tangerine Orange Pearl and Desert Khaki colors, lifted from the Crosstrek/Impreza/WRX.
A spokesman for Subaru in America didn’t comment on whether the cars would make their way to the U.S. (They probably will.)
The fancified grille and sharper lights up front headline the company’s changes to the car. If you looked really hard, you’d notice revised front fog lamps and slightly different tail lamps.
Inside, Subaru slightly changed the Forester’s interior, including heated rear seats and updated interior materials. The Forester will also sport the company’s latest EyeSight nerve farm; a combination of sensors and cameras that include adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and emergency braking.
According to the automaker, the chassis has been stiffened over last year, and the Forester will sport improved rear trailing arm bushings. Subaru quickened the steering ratio from 15.5:1 to 14:1.
*Wild-ass for a car company that once considered automatic-down driver’s windows as a “significant” upgrade.Â