In entry-level Forester trim includes Subaru Symmetrical Full-Time All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE, power-adjustable, foldable, heated door mirrors and newly designed LED fully automatic and steering-responsive headlights. A 6.5-inch touch screen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay comes with a free 3-month trial of SiriusXM Satellite Radio with Travel Link. Heated cloth front seats ensure cold-weather comfort.
Moving up to the Convenience trim, 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, halogen fog lights, and a roofline spoiler are added. Reverse Automatic Braking is added to the driving assist suite and the interior comes equipped with dual-zone climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters for use with a 7-speed manual shift mode. A dashboard-mounted 6.3-inch colour multi-function display and a free three-year trial of SUBARU STARLINK Connected Services increases the resources at the driver’s fingertips. Lastly, the inclusion of a proximity key with push-button start puts the convenience into the trim name.
The Touring trim comes equipped with a premium 8.0-inch touch screen infotainment system. Driving assist systems gain Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection with Blind-Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Emergency Automatic Steering is added to the EyeSight catalogue. Further upgrades featured in Touring are a heated steering wheel, power-sliding sunroof, and power rear liftgate with height memory. Rear reclining seats are included.
The popular Forester Sport trim continues into 2022 equipped with Dual-Function X-MODE and features exterior orange accents along the bumpers, roof rails, and rocker panels. Inside, the orange accents continue, now joined by gunmetal trim on the dashboard, doors, and instrument panel. Contrast orange stitching on the steering wheel, seats, door panels and dashboard tie-in to give the Sport trim a unique interior finish. Fog lights are upgraded to vertical LEDs. 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a polished single-tip exhaust finish off the Sport appearance.
All-new for the Forester lineup, the 2022 Forester Wilderness has revised CVT gear ratios, oil cooler and a revised final drive ratio. These changes enable the Wilderness to trek further and tow more, with a towing capacity of up to 1,360 kg. Off-road tuned suspension with an increased ride height coupled with Yokohama Geolandar all-terrain tires, aluminum engine and steel rear differential skid plates make the 2022 Forester Wilderness prepared for when the pavement stops but the path continues. A front view camera and hexagonal LED fog lights provide extra visibility through obstructed intersections or a narrow trail.
The Forester Limited brings GPS navigation to its infotainment system and a 9-speaker Harman Kardon system with a subwoofer and amplifier. DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System provides yet another level of driving assistance. Inside, leather upholstery adorns all seating surfaces including the contoured rear bench with one-touch flat-folding 60/40-split seatbacks; outboard rear seats come equipped with heating. With gunmetal grille accents, chrome surround window trim, and 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, the Limited trim offers enhanced looks to complement the upgraded equipment.
The top-line Premier trim level for the 2022 Forester takes enhanced looks to the next level, with bumpers and rocker panels adorned with black and silver accents. This trim is equipped with chrome door handles, satin chrome door mirrors, chrome accents on the grille, and chrome surrounds of the round LED fog lights. The 2022 Forester Premier boasts a trim-specific brown leather interior and exclusive 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design for a more premium presence amongst the model line.
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