2021 Subaru Forester facelift: Pre-orders open in Japan, with STI goodies!
Jason · Jun 17, 2021 11:00 AM
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The order books for the facelifted 2021 Subaru Forester have been opened. If you want to know what improvements have made to the facelifted model, read on here. Good? Now let's get to the hot bits.
Subaru Technica International (STI, Subaru's performance arm) has released a catalogue of tantalising-looking performance and dress-up parts for the facelifted Forester. It focuses on three aspects: handling (strut bar and flexible draw stiffener), response (exhaust muffler), aerodynamics (full-body aerokit).
You can feast your eyes on all the parts in the e-catalogue here! What's even cooler, STI has recorded the exhaust note of the sports muffler for your listening pleasure. How flippin' cool is that?
There are also other STI accessories like push-start button, oil filter, wheel lug nuts etc. Here's hoping these parts do make their way into Malaysia, when we get our facelifted Foresters.
In Malaysia, the pre-facelift Subaru Forester (CBU Thailand) is powered by a 2.0-litre, naturally aspirated flat four engine (156 PS, 196 Nm), paired to a Lineartronic CVT transmission. Personally, this is one of my favourite SUVs because it is as capable on-road, as it is accomplished off-road.
Jason's foremost passion is all things automotive, where he spent his formative working years as a Product Planner and Trainer. An Advanced Driving Instructor by training and an all-round enthusiast, Jason loves going into intricate details about driving dynamics. Will drive anything with 4 wheels and a steering.