Announced for the broader European market in January, the Forester e-BOXER combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 147 hp coupled to an electric motor producing 16.5 hp and. It also sports a 13.5 kWh battery pack.
This powertrain offers three distinct driving modes; Engine driving, EV driving, and Motor Assist driving. At low speeds, it is the electric motor alone that powers the vehicle while at medium speeds the electric motor is joined by the four-cylinder engine. At higher speeds, the four-cylinder alone powers the Forester e-BOXER and recharges the battery.
Subaru has also equipped the 2022 Forester with its fourth generation EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. This system includes Automatic Emergency Steering, Adaptive Cruise control with Lane Centering, and Lane Departure Prevention.
The Forester’s Driver Monitoring System has also been updated for the 2022 model year and sports a gesture control function. This system allows the driver to raise and lower the temperature of the climate control system through hand gestures.
The Subaru Forester e-BOXER offers up to 509 liters of cargo space with the rear seats up and 1,779 liters with the rear seats down. It also offers a towing capacity of 1,870 kg.
