12:22 22-10-2025

Subaru Forester in Malaysia: RM221,500 price, specs and safety

The latest Subaru Forester is priced at 221,500 Malaysian ringgit before on-the-road costs and insurance, placing it above the previous range-topper, the Forester GT Edition EyeSight, at 188,800 ringgit. The gap underscores Subaru’s confidence in the new model’s added substance.

For Malaysia, the Forester comes with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder horizontally opposed gasoline engine rated at 185 hp and 247 Nm. It pairs with Subaru’s Lineartronic continuously variable transmission and the brand’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, a familiar setup that favors smoothness and traction in everyday use.

The equipment list is generous: Dual X-Mode, eight airbags, EyeSight 4.0 with two stereo cameras, a wide-angle monocular camera and a 360-degree monitor, a wireless charging pad, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a hands-free power tailgate. The mix reads safety-forward and convenience-rich rather than merely chasing spec-sheet superlatives.

The latest Forester sits on an updated Subaru Global Platform that delivers a 10% increase in body rigidity and a 30% gain in torsional rigidity. Dimensions are 4,655 mm in length (+15 mm), 1,830 mm in width (+15 mm), 1,730 mm in height (unchanged), with a 2,670 mm wheelbase (also unchanged versus its predecessor). The modest growth and stiffer structure suggest a push for greater refinement without abandoning the model’s well-judged proportions.