Subaru Australia is celebrating promoting 300,000 examples of its iconic Forester SUV because it was launched within the Australian market in 1997.
In distinction, Honda bought 238,944 examples of its CR-V from its launch in 1997 till the tip of 2022.
The Subaru Forester has now been on sale domestically for over 25 years and has been by means of 5 main generations.
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First-gen Forester -
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Fourth-gen Forester
Through the years, Subaru has supplied turbocharged petrol variations of the GT and later XT nameplates. The newest technology was the primary to not provide a turbo possibility, although it was the primary to characteristic an accessible hybrid powertrain.
Subaru has additionally moved away from turbo-diesel engines, with the newest Forester now not providing the choice of such an engine.
The Forester stays a powerful vendor, although it’s now not the best-selling car in its section prefer it was from 2008 to 2011.
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Pre-facelift, fifth-gen Forester
In January 2023 Subaru bought a complete of 1370 Foresters, making it the sixth best-selling medium SUV in Australia.
It was outsold by the Mazda CX-5 (2189 gross sales), Toyota RAV4 (1958 gross sales), Mitsubishi Outlander (1674 gross sales), Hyundai Tucson (1615 gross sales), and the Kia Sportage (1572 gross sales).
“Subaru Forester continues to be a well-liked alternative for drivers on the lookout for a flexible car, with its legendary Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, superior security options, and spacious inside,” stated Subaru Australia managing director Blair Learn.
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Facelifted fifth-gen Forester -
“We’re proud to have reached the 300,000 gross sales milestone for Subaru Forester in Australia.”
“With the Forester’s gross sales success, Subaru Australia stays dedicated to offering progressive, high-quality autos that meet the wants and expectations of Australian motorists,” he added.
“The Subaru Forester has turn into an iconic car within the Australian market, and the 300,000 items bought cements its place as one of many nation’s favorite SUVs.”
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